Redfoot tort table... So it begins!

redfootHbadger

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ImageUploadedByTortForum1381863236.825109.jpgat Home Depot and guy is looking at me like I am crazy with my lack of engineering skills
 
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Thise are some mighty fine looking peices if wood!
Good luck!
 

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Getting there.. Also any tips on cutting plexiglass? I completely ruined a whole sheet today
 
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To cut plexi glass, you have to keep scoring it over and over before trying to snap it. You can also use a saw. I just am not sure of what kind of blade would be the one to use.


Oh, and it's looking good.
 

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ImageUploadedByTortForum1381882725.463244.jpg it's ok my buddies 7 month prego wife figured it out and cut it out for me.
 
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Nicole said:
If u buy plexiglass at Lowes they will cut it for u :)

That is great to know! I dropped the one of the cover and broke a huge corner off Tyrone's terrarium and need to get a new one.
 

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redfootHbadger said:
almost done

I build something similar in size. Except did not put the pond liner on the inside i put it underneatht the table for leakage, also I used plywood instead of studs. Next step i am putting a hiding rooms in it as well as seperating the sleeping room. I am also putting a small piece of grass sod. Will share those pics as soon as I am done.
 
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Looks good! I have been busy with work and charity hockey game. Hope to finish it tomorrow.
 

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