diy cage

[Sleaper88]

thinking of building my own cage for my cham, and i wondered what type of sheet wood do people use. Just curios as alot of wood bows when in contact with water!! cheers

 

[Decadancin]

thinking of building my own cage for my cham, and i wondered what type of sheet wood do people use. Just curios as alot of wood bows when in contact with water!! cheers

I used red oak for mine, but you could use poplar or pine for the frame. For the bottom I used a birch panel. It should not warp because it has been stained and sealed with polyurethane.

 

[Sleaper88]

I was thinking of using 2x4's for the frame, then ply sheets to wrap it nd coat the whole lot inside and out with polyurethane, and seal all the seams

 

[Tbittle511]

Is there a certain type of polyurethane & sealer to use for chams? I am looking in to building my own and want to be sure what I use is safe.

I used red oak for mine, but you could use poplar or pine for the frame. For the bottom I used a birch panel. It should not warp because it has been stained and sealed with polyurethane.

 

[ERKleRose]

Is there a certain type of polyurethane & sealer to use for chams? I am looking in to building my own and want to be sure what I use is safe.

Start your own thread or find a more recent one. I'm using Pentair Epoxy Paint

 

[Tbittle511]

Start your own thread or find a more recent one. I'm using Pentair Epoxy Paint

I did see that someone recommended water based polyurethane in another thread. I may still start one though.... this task feels pretty daunting...lol. thanks!

 

[Decadancin]

Look for low VOC sealers. The others will emit fumes even after dry.

 

[Tbittle511]

Look for low VOC sealers. The others will emit fumes even after dry.

Thanks!