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Dragoon · #1 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 01:11 PM

HI everyone i am new here and i am building a new cage. I have the wood already but i just need to cut it up. I was wondering what would be the best way to make the doors. And how expensive will the doors be.
Thnxs.
HK

captrob · #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 03:35 PM

you can go with glass and tracks.

tmfleo1 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 04:29 PM

well you can also make hinged doors framed with glass you can make either a single door or double doors this will give you the option of a bigger opening

dfreeman1313 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-19-2005, 01:00 PM

This has been my dilema too. I have the plywood (free) so besides heating, this looks like it will be the most expensive part of the project. What size cage do you intend to build? What I found is I can go to a thrift store and pic up a piece of furniture (stereo cabinet, etc) that has a large piece of 3/8" glass for real cheap and either cut it to size myself or have a hardware store cut it for $5. The same glass would cost me much more if I went to the hardware store and bought it seperately or purchases acrylic. Just a thought.....I'm cheap!

Nexus · #5 (**permalink**) 10-19-2005, 04:15 PM

You may have a problem recutting the glass if its the same as in the UK it has to be toughened for furniture use and after toughening you can't recut it.

dfreeman1313 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexus

You may have a problem recutting the glass if its the same as in the UK it has to be toughened for furniture use and after toughening you can't recut it.

Nexus,
Thanks for the heads up! I didn't realize they did that. I"ll make sure before I buy anything!

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