How to make enclosure out of old CD cases

viper69

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I made a quick video to show where you cut the bottom, sides and top. The sides snap together, Glue on the base, glue the sides and glue
on the top. Hope this helps a little.

[video]https://youtu.be/TutA550jQCE[/video]
Tom, in your video, do the side panels have the thick blue portion removed too, like the bottom, or only remove the blue pieces covered in ink?

Here is the cutting video: https://youtu.be/gPtiAH3Gao0

Good job Tom, looks good. I'm glad to see you managed to build it :D
If someone else also makes an enclosure, please post a picture ^^
Thanks a lot, great idea!
 

Chris LXXIX

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I made a quick video to show where you cut the bottom, sides and top. The sides snap together, Glue on the base, glue the sides and glue
on the top. Hope this helps a little.

[video]https://youtu.be/TutA550jQCE[/video]
Nice music uploads man, btw.
 

TomKemp

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Cool thanks. ChrisLXXIX
And yes, everything blue is to be cut off. viper69
 

viper69

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Cool thanks. ChrisLXXIX
And yes, everything blue is to be cut off. viper69
Thanks! I wasn't sure if the thick blue region had to be cut off for all pieces or not, just the bottom piece. thanks!
 

inserirnome

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I came up with these.





CD cases enclosures really are awesome, but don't use them to house crickets. I didnt fill the holes well enough and they kept escaping everynight... It was quite troublesome.
 

petkokc

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Yeah they are, I see that your design is a bit different then mine ^^
 

Glitter

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Very cool! I'm going to try this as soon as I can get all the supplies XD
 

petkokc

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Hmm, since forum was changed link in my first post doesn't work anymore. How can I edit it? O:
 

The Snark

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Hmm, since forum was changed link in my first post doesn't work anymore. How can I edit it? O:
PM the admins or go to the first, original post, click Report Post and in the box that opens, state what you need. This thread should definitely be kept burning. Great stuff.
 

viper69

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I made a quick video to show where you cut the bottom, sides and top. The sides snap together, Glue on the base, glue the sides and glue
on the top. Hope this helps a little.

Hey @TomKemp , would you upload this video again please?
 

shining

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Amazing!
I wish I didn't throw away the thousands of cd cases I had ten years ago. :banghead:
 

petkokc

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I have been keeping tarantulas in them for over a year and so far non managed to open it. But when you are picking the case for top you need to pick the one that locks tightly. Some can be really loose.
 

viper69

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I'd love to but can't at the moment. Moving into a new place and my computer is in a box somewhere, lol.
Oh man, no problem. I'll keep bugging you to remind you! Good luck w/the move, I hate moving.
 

TomKemp

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Everything should be back to normal in a couple of weeks. My new T room should be pretty cool when it's all said and done.
 
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