^will be a closed table
D.I.Y indoor table build... gonna be a lot of questions!
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had took me forever to find this thread again!
so finally after a bit of homework and some unplanned (and unrelated!) surgery it's finally build time.
have thrown every thought I've had out the window and have opted to attempt a build based on toms closed chamber.
think im all set with the how to now, lets see how it turns out!
so finally after a bit of homework and some unplanned (and unrelated!) surgery it's finally build time.
have thrown every thought I've had out the window and have opted to attempt a build based on toms closed chamber.
think im all set with the how to now, lets see how it turns out!
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so have managed to source tracks for sliding glass front, 
was wondering if anyone could recommend what thickness of glass to get? it'll probably be 2 sheets of around 3.5x2ft
i had also thought of adding in some ball barings into the track for glass to rest on and reduce friction and aid movement? have ordered rubber viv wedges so no chance of fido getting a claw into open.
any advice is gratefully appreciated
was wondering if anyone could recommend what thickness of glass to get? it'll probably be 2 sheets of around 3.5x2ft
i had also thought of adding in some ball barings into the track for glass to rest on and reduce friction and aid movement? have ordered rubber viv wedges so no chance of fido getting a claw into open.
any advice is gratefully appreciated
lighting this time... am toying with the idea of adding in LEDS, for additional light and aesthetics? does anyone know of implications? if so, strip lights?
got this far and battery goes on the drill!
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Nice, looks like it's going to be a nice size
we can only mange 6.5x3 ft , it's going to fill the maximum length possible in the space, but certainly a huge improvement on current table
starting to take shape
getting there! 
putting ALOT of faith in my work here...
putting ALOT of faith in my work here...
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hey I did the same when I build my table. If it can't hold our weight, how is it going to support the substrate? I like it, when are you going to have it set up?
hopefully won't be too much longer, awaiting delivery on a few things. still to order glass as well but hopefully be finished by next week
You are too funny. All you need in the third picture is a lily.
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Scottish tap water? the thought just occurred we have been using tap water for fido, is this safe enough?
i just presumed it is as it is for us?
i just presumed it is as it is for us?
practicing for Christmas, its wrapping time! 
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I live in Canada and my city is really bad with their tap water (you can taste the chlorine, it's like pool water) so i always use dechlor, no clue what it is like in Scottland though
base wrapped in tarp, posts and walls to follow, set back with glass
just going to order with track from glassiers, bit more expensive but wee fella deserves it
getting there
I would not depend on that blue tarp to protect your floor. It is, afterall, WOVEN plastic strips, and water sitting for any length of time will leak through. So best to put something more waterproof under it between it and the floor.
its going to be sitting on table that's already there, pulled it out so it can 'dry out' . will add in a layer between though thank you
. fido and table will out live me but trying to do best by both.Similar threads
