Recent content by anderrob

OK, a couple of questions as I finish up my box. I know this is a nit, but what are the approximate dims of the heater guard inside the box? I ask because I assume your heater guard had to accommodate several mini-oil-heaters over the years – and I’d like to only build it once. Also, do you...

Ah, yes, simply on the outside face of the front is where the hinge attaches. I was overcomplicating it. Thanks!

Hi, Tom Thanks so much for your replies as I build my version of your double box. As I get closer on my project, I have a couple of details to sort out. 1. How does the door attach to the frame of the box? I’ve included the 3D rendering of the door below and I understand how the hinge...

Thanks, Tom. I hope I get the same life out of these that you're getting. I'll stick to your original dimensions and I've already ordered one of the heaters you linked to. And I'm glad you mentioned the flat style - that was a fallback option for me if I couldn't find a mini -- thanks for...

Thanks, Tom - not sure why I couldn't find these - it might be because the large ones are pushed to the top of the long search result list. I did find a Jasun heater on Amazon that was small, but it was "currently unavailable". I guess you haven't had any issues with finding these "mini" ones...

Well I have searched online at Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon, and others for an oil-filled radiator-style heater that will fit the height of the enclosure and I have literally not found one that is available under 23 inches. I see some older models that are around 16 inches, but they are all...

Hi, Tom! Thanks for your reply. I'm busy assembling the house for our tortoise, Pangea. Thank you for your plans and your many contributions to this forum. As the construction continues (darn, I should post some photos) I think it's time to buy the electronics I'll eventually need. Your...

Hi, Y'all I'm new to the Tortoise Forum, but I did read the intro thread - so hopefully I won't make too many mistakes. I have been researching how to build an enclosure for my Sulcata since last fall and I have decided to build Tom's Double tortoise night box. I am starting this thread so I...