DYI project, tarantula bookstand

[Nonnack]

I am not sure if 'bookstand' is good word, but google translate says it is;P Those steel warehouse stands are very practical and cheap, but I don't like look of it, it will just not fit my room, where most of stuff is made from dark brown oak wood, or at least imitation of it Wood stands from furniture stores are, either poor quality, either very expensive, and ofc I want dimension to fit my terrariums. I am steelworker not carpenter, but I decided to give it a try and make it from wood myself.

Materials :

Some pine stakes and planks made from furniture plates.

Sawing and painting:

For assembly I used mostly screw bolts and steel brackets, also some wood glue :

For more stability connected it to the wall with bolts.

And the final effect. I am very happy with it. Looks really fine, fits the room, and total cost was really low. Many hours of work, but I think it was worth it. Still needs to buy more led lights, some longer cable so I can hide it behind stand. And need to clean the floor, lol

 

[viper69]

Nice one, like the lighting too

 

[MetalMan2004]

That looks fantastic! I’ve been contemplating giving this a go. You may have motivated me sufficiently.

 

[beccadarling]

Looks amazing!!! I wish I had the time, resources, and talent it would take to make something like that XD The lighting adds a really nice effect to the case.

 

[MaggieAndJonathan]

We did this on Monday! We've had to make some adjustments to the terrariums themselves, and we need some lighting. I can't wait for my ivy to grow down the sides too!