Adjustable DIY Rack

[fuzzylogix]

my first attempt at a rack. shelves are foam board, but not as sturdy as i would like. next one will be made with 1/2" expanded pvc sheets. used 6' long 5/8th inch threaded rod, bottom shelf is 2' x 4' 1/2" sealed hardwood sheet. completely adjustable and expandable. for now i have heat cable running in a zig zag pattern across the backs, but that's temporary until i get the flexwatt run for belly heat. total cost without heat, 60 dollars.

closeup of hatchling/young racks

closeup showing different tub sizes

 

[Autra]

Since you said 'without heat.' how much did you spend on heating elements?

 

[fuzzylogix]

i already had about 50' of heat cable, think i spent a total of 20 dollars on those. as far as the flexwatt, i have a 10 foot strip of 11" but only have one set of clips and a rheostat. i think for the flexwatt, clips, cable, and rheostat shipped i paid about 40 dollars. i plan on cutting the flexwatt into smaller strips but its going to take a while as im going to directly solder the wires to the flexwatt instead of using clips. so total investment with heat should still be right at or under 100 dollars.

 

[Autra]

Sweet.

Thanks for being another insomniac and giving me a quick response, it's appreciated.

Hahaha

 

[fuzzylogix]

Sweet.

Thanks for being another insomniac and giving me a quick response, it's appreciated.

Hahaha

:main_thumbsup:

 

[LepoInc]

I love this idea. I'm glad I found it. Gives me a new perspective at putting a rack together

 

[tb144050]

If it isn't stickied, it should be! A++ Great theory for custom-sized homebuilt shelves!! Also, increasing the Depth and bracing the 4 rods together will maximize stability.