Building a tort table out of an old water bed frame

[samercer]

Yes I'm crazy! Anyway we are super excited to build my tortoise a custom made table from a water bed frame my family has had since before I was born. The only issue we're having is what to put on the sides inside the wood to prevent wood rot from all the moisture. The bottom is getting glass but I don't want to put glass on the sides due to the weight. Maybe a thin sheet of plastic? .....
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Ideas go!

 

[TigsMom]

Water bed liner around $30.00 for king size
Shower Curtains (vinyl) around $3
Pond Liner 6'x12' around $30.00
Clear Vinyl (sold by the yard at hardware and home improvment stores) around $4.00 yd

 

[samercer]

You don't think that the tortoise will try to eat those things?

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You don't think that the tortoise will try to eat those things?

 

[mike taylor]

He will not try to eat it. The pond liner is the best does not rip easy.

 

[ascott]

OMG....What an absolutely juicy, plump beautiful tort....

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If at all possible---Absolutely kissable.....just look at the plumpie....lovely tort...

 

[DixieParadise]

I would think if you still had the water bed mattress you could cut and use it. It has been awhile but I believe they are pretty thick. Pretty cool idea if you ask me. Please provide us with pictures when you are done.

 

[samercer]

Thanks for all the input everyone. I unfortunately don't have the water bed mattress. I've been just putting regular mattresses in the frame since high school. I will be sure to send pictures when everything is done. We're going to give the pond liner a go.

 

[samercer]

Okay tootsies in her new home and seems totally happy! But unaware of what to do with the space lol Total project cost.... 10 bucks! So the glass tank is what she was in and then ill show it with just the wood and then with the tarp and everything finished just gotta paint it tomorrow.