ferret boxes what to use

[loveferreting 2]

hi all i want to start up and make ferret boxes and terrier boxes ect what the best stuff to use

 

thanks

[Ryan_b_09 18]

for ferret boxes i would use 6mm ply n 3mm for bow on back

[moxy 617]

Three quater inch thick MDF, 16 gauge 4" nails, pritt stick and a bit of bailer twine for carry straps.

 

Cant beat a bit of free enterprise.

[long dogs 580]

orange waste pipe just cap the ends off and place a door on and bit of seat belt for carrying strap

[loveferreting 2]

i like that moxy lol haha quality

[moxy 617]

[moxy 617]

Have you a design in mind?

[loveferreting 2]

moxy just seen your boxes very good where you get your catches from

[loveferreting 2]

yea i like the bow back ones do you jig saw themout or router them to get the bow

[moxy 617]

Catches are from a local hardware supplier.

[moxy 617]

yea i like the bow back ones do you jig saw themout or router them to get the bow

 

The bow is achieved by using a router and jig and the ply is curved to fit using a jig and other methods to make it workable.

I have made countless boxes that have ended up in the bin with a lot of swearing and dissapointment. trial and error is the way forward untill you get an idea as to how the pieces fit togeather. 9mm isnt the easiest to work with but it can be done

[loveferreting 2]

do you screw your if you dohow you get it to split i am a carpenter so i should be able to do it will 12mm ply be ok to do it with so it dont split

[moxy 617]

No i dont use screws on my ferret boxes other than the fittings and if i were to i would certainly pilot.

 

12mm + is fine for terrier boxes, i use 9mm for ferret boxes because its light.

 

The right choice of ply type will also help and make ease for a strong construction and good finnish

[loveferreting 2]

what about the the straps how you put them on and where to get them from

 

sorry about all the question

[moxy 617]

do you screw your if you dohow you get it to split i am a carpenter so i should be able to do it will 12mm ply be ok to do it with so it dont split

 

"I am a carpenter" ,id assume your also pissed by the state of your spelling