Rory4 267 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Just wondered what size the compartments got be on a ferret box? also is it best to build a frame, have been lookin at peoples designs etc. all look like have just screwed threw ply into ply. was hoping make light as poss. so what would the thinnest ply i could use to make it strong enough to last. hope someone can help. cheers Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Just wondered what size the compartments got be on a ferret box? also is it best to build a frame, have been lookin at peoples designs etc. all look like have just screwed threw ply into ply. was hoping make light as poss. so what would the thinnest ply i could use to make it strong enough to last. hope someone can help. cheers As long as they can move round in it , you dont want something the size of a small hutch on your back really Quote Link to post
Rory4 267 Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 ya tell me about it. want no sizes before start makin it. Quote Link to post
TITCHY69 10 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 hi mate we use 9mm brazil ply and make them 400mm long by 200mm wide 200mm high are you putting a bow in the back if so i use 4mm ply so it bends easy, these boxes are big einough to hold t0 ferrets hope this hleps you a little Quote Link to post
perks 0 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Just wondered what size the compartments got be on a ferret box? also is it best to build a frame, have been lookin at peoples designs etc. all look like have just screwed threw ply into ply. was hoping make light as poss. so what would the thinnest ply i could use to make it strong enough to last. hope someone can help. cheers As long as they can move round in it , you dont want something the size of a small hutch on your back really Mines 450mm long 200mm deep and wide.big enuf for one hob or two small jills Quote Link to post
Rory4 267 Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 cheers for help. am gunna make three different compartments so is easy to get them in & out. 2 jills 1 hob. shall i make 1 bigger for the hob? was gunna try putting bow in the back Quote Link to post
The one 8,589 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Dont know about sizes but i like a nice sized box to take four jills good enough for me to sit on having a cuppa and a nice bow back to sit on my hip and not bumping about any other good points ?? Quote Link to post
Rory4 267 Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 thanks bud. defunly want it strong enough to be able to sit on Quote Link to post
PETEWINN 5 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 If you want it lightweight then use 6mm ply. Make each compartment a 9" cube which will hold 2 jills or one hob. Quote Link to post
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