I just wanted to let you know this is *the Best* video I have seen on building a rat or mouse rack. I have watched dozens of videos on building these to try and come up with the perfect rack for our needs. Though your rack is not perfect for what we need your video was.
Hey thanks for such a detailed design! I used your design to build mine! I did 5 levels with 2 large tubs per level. I didn't need as many tubs as you did. Thanks Again!
I got the tubs from the dollar store. They had to be modified to fit in the rack because they had a raised part on top that would have kept them from sitting flush against the mesh. I had to cut that part off. The rack is 5' tall, and 7' 1 3/8" long. that allowed me to space the runners exactly 12" apart. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if there is anything else you would like to know.
Already done! I think I mentioned in the video that I had planned to do that. There was no way we were going to mess with 35 water bottles... Thanks for the comment!
I got those bins from Dollar Tree. I had to modify them slightly to make them usable. They are a little flimsy, but for $1/each it was the best way to go.
one think i would recommend is that you stick blocks in between each level in the middle (front and back side). I've done the same thing with making these long. They will start to sag . If you go and make another one. when you build it, design it so you have a 2x3 or 2x4 built right on the the front and back. And to get straight 2x2s get a 2x4 and rip it in half. I'll be talking to you , i can give you some tips. Everyone i build is modified if some way. haha.
You have the same set up as I do. I have the same white tubes and did the same thing with sanding down the handles. But I use them for the mice. I found rats with chew through thin plastic like this so i was kinda iffy if you wanted to do this or not. You dont have an issue with chew throughs? I need to make a couple more mother racks, but I been using the expensive steralite tubs from walmart. They are $5 vs $1. I cant afford 5x80. Well i can, but i rather not if i dont have to.
Hello I just seen your video, Do they make holes in tubs I read thought your commets blow I seen where you got them just wonted to ask because im thinking of make an Rack for my rats ....... And I like the way yours was done up
In the video I used 1x2's. They ended up being too narrow, and the tubs were falling down. So I had to take them off, and use 1x3's. For spacers I used 1x2's cut down to the exact height of the rim of the tub. Hope that helps.
My favorite part of this video are the child's giggles at the 3:15ish mark. Super cute. Happy kiddos! Thanks for the video
I just wanted to let you know this is *the Best* video I have seen on building a rat or mouse rack. I have watched dozens of videos on building these to try and come up with the perfect rack for our needs. Though your rack is not perfect for what we need your video was.
absolutely amazing. Thank you because I am starting to build my own. You were simple and to the point. Thanks from a beginner
I really like your design it has answered a lot of questions I had about building a rack system thanks for sharing!
Hey thanks for such a detailed design! I used your design to build mine! I did 5 levels with 2 large tubs per level. I didn't need as many tubs as you did. Thanks Again!
I made spacers out of 2x2 to space the levels and hold them in place as I fasten them to the 2x4 legs. The spacers worked great
I got the tubs from the dollar store. They had to be modified to fit in the rack because they had a raised part on top that would have kept them from sitting flush against the mesh. I had to cut that part off. The rack is 5' tall, and 7' 1 3/8" long. that allowed me to space the runners exactly 12" apart. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if there is anything else you would like to know.
Glad I could help. I will definitely be posting more updates on the super fire. Thank you!
Already done! I think I mentioned in the video that I had planned to do that. There was no way we were going to mess with 35 water bottles... Thanks for the comment!
thank you for being straight forward & to the point!!
I got those bins from Dollar Tree. I had to modify them slightly to make them usable. They are a little flimsy, but for $1/each it was the best way to go.
The lip is too high and I noticed you cut it down which is my plan as well...what tool did you use to cut them flush? Thanks!
I know that you made this year's ago but didn't you have problems with chew outs
one think i would recommend is that you stick blocks in between each level in the middle (front and back side). I've done the same thing with making these long. They will start to sag . If you go and make another one. when you build it, design it so you have a 2x3 or 2x4 built right on the the front and back. And to get straight 2x2s get a 2x4 and rip it in half. I'll be talking to you , i can give you some tips. Everyone i build is modified if some way. haha.
nice video. this is exactly what im looking for. thanks for uploading :)
You have the same set up as I do. I have the same white tubes and did the same thing with sanding down the handles. But I use them for the mice. I found rats with chew through thin plastic like this so i was kinda iffy if you wanted to do this or not. You dont have an issue with chew throughs? I need to make a couple more mother racks, but I been using the expensive steralite tubs from walmart. They are $5 vs $1. I cant afford 5x80. Well i can, but i rather not if i dont have to.
why is the food on top of the mesh? how do the rats get to it? just curious.
Great video. Thanks!
Hello I just seen your video, Do they make holes in tubs I read thought your commets blow I seen where you got them just wonted to ask because im thinking of make an Rack for my rats .......
And I like the way yours was done up
Nice. I hope it works for you!
i havent finished the video yet, but how did u make or what did u use for spacers in the runners
Thsts awesome... Great job
are you breeding them to feed or to sell/keep as pets?
how many 2×2 is needed and what size spacers & guide are they?
yeah you did :) just hadn't gotten to that part of the video yet :)
I built this rack. I built 2 they work great 😊
Could you also use Litter boxes from dollarstore ???
what are the wood sizing that you are using?
Thank you!
Thanks!
Nice job...
Also what size tubs are they?
What size are those tubs
What exactly are you using for the runners?
In the video I used 1x2's. They ended up being too narrow, and the tubs were falling down. So I had to take them off, and use 1x3's. For spacers I used 1x2's cut down to the exact height of the rim of the tub. Hope that helps.
where did you get the bins from?
good job thanks ;)
OWESOM vid bro
THATS ALOTTT of water bottles lol, go to auto water :) much easyer