dibblm Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Well it's almost done. The SS mesh I order was wrong and I am still waiting on replacements for that but for the meantime, I thought I would share with others what they too can build for 1/3 of whats being asked on the Internet. I still need another coat of stain on base. The light needs recessed yet. And locks and a door handle. If anyone needs custom plans made or if you want the plans to make one like this yourself, I would be happy to make any size drawing you like so you can build one yourself. Post edited by: dibblm, at: 2009/02/09 00:41 Post edited by: dibblm, at: 2009/02/09 00:43<br><br>Post edited by: dibblm, at: 2009/02/09 00:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rierie Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 That is really pretty. I love oak.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Wow! Very nice. Thanks for sharing this photo. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 That is a very nice looking bird cage, it looks almost too pretty to put a bird in, thanks for sharing a pic of it with us, would be interested in seeing the final product when finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Posted a couple new pictures. Almost done. <br><br>Post edited by: dibblm, at: 2009/02/12 23:22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 1. <br><br>Post edited by: dibblm, at: 2009/02/12 23:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thats going to be a really nice looking bird cage and your grey already likes it,so when will it be finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Gorgeous handmade cage. You do lovely work, thanks for sharing your masterpiece. You grey must definitely love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hoping to finish this weekend. Had a hold up on the wire mesh I ordered. First order wasn't what I ordered so I had to wait for replacmeents. Lets see: Whats left to finish. Still need to fabricate the plexiglass layer on the right hand side. Mesh the Right and top. Build a waste tray and a sliding shelf for the food. Then fill with LOTS>>>> of toys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thank you for all the great comments. It hasn't been that hard. I have roughly 1000.00 invested. Plus or minus a few here and there. I figured it was gonna be 500-1000 for metal cage. 1000-1500 in SS. My wife by no means is ordinary and she wanted something diffrent and basically told me to go to work. If anyone wants one custom made to whatever size they want give me a shout, I'm not looking to make any money on these because for me it's relaxing and calming. I plan to make a smaller one for a local bird store and put on display and maybe generate some business that way. Also if you look at kingsoloman cages or cagesbydesign. The same (similar) cage is going to run around 3000 - 50000 depending on options. I looked and there was no way I was spending that much when as demonstrated. I could build one for half.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pynkzephyr Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 thanks for letting us see it - that is absolutely gorgeous. looks like you have designed it to be easy to maintain as well as easy on the eye you do excellent work!! pynk<br><br>Post edited by: pynkzephyr, at: 2009/02/13 05:27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 maintenance will be a breeze. The whole inside walls are all acrylic. little water on a rag. Inside wipes clean. Bottom tray slides out. Spray it off and your basically done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Very nice!! It seems your Grey has taken to it very well also. There is certainly plenty of room in it and it is truly a nice piece of furniture. You a very talented at this obviously. Thanks for keeping this thread updated. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleysMom Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Wow,wow,wow!!! I am completely blown away, it's gorgeous. Did you need a lot of specialty tools? Like a router, or biscuit joiner? I'm really interested in making one, I love how it looks like a gorgeous piece of furniture. Amazing job, I am really impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 well i must say I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YOU that looks the dogs bol**cks wish i had 1 maybe i could make the same im a level 2 joiner so wat you think my friend thanks for letting us see it :ohmy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Sorry I hadn't posted back. I have a few more pictures to send in and haven't gotten time to upload them. However to those that asked. Yes any AMATEUR can build this. The base was made from 3/4 OAK ply as I didn't want to go through joining 1 X 8's. The Frame is 1 X 4's with a 1 X 6 header and 1 X 12 footer. The joints can be fastened with either a biscuits, dowels, or as I used. Pocket screws. I went to Lowes and bought a 30.00 Kreg pocket joiner kit and made the whole thing in this manner this way any dissasembly could be easily done by just unscrewing it. I will see about making some drawings and posting this way you can have and idea of how it goes together. If anyone has a specific size there looking for let me know and Ill make the drawings to scale based off your needed dimensions. Specialty tools needed: ? Just the Kregg joiner and a miter saw. If you wanted to go all out you could plane all the material to make sure it's all in spec but something this large your able to work around the minuteness of changes. Routing was done but not necessary. It just depends on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 I decided to make some drawings based on my scale. The first is the base. Base Dimensions are : Length: 48" Depth: 24" Height 24" What Im basically trying to show here is how the cage sits in the base. Just resting on the 1 X 2 verticals. The lower braces you see are for the casters and the opening is access to the lower grate, cleanout tray, and storage shelf. This is where I made the mistake. The wife wanted the opening here till we got it into place. Once in place she wished I would have made it in the front with 3 seperate doors to open. I agree and wish myself thats the way i would have designed it. Post edited by: dibblm, at: 2009/02/23 02:44<br><br>Post edited by: dibblm, at: 2009/02/23 02:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Here's the middle section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblm Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 And assembled. Minus the TOP. This mainly shows how the 2 connect and you can see the middle section resting on the supports.<br><br>Post edited by: dibblm, at: 2009/02/23 04:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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