The Trash Mahal Preview.

[cljohnson]

It's about time I build a bigger place for my Sullys.
I've been dumpster diving for months at construction sites.
First I found a big pile cut off strips of Italian clay tiles.
Then some leftover sandstone tile.
Some strips of oak from a cabinet job.
A broken glass shelf.
Reclaimed some other glass from a cracked aquarium.
Various chunks of plywood.

Here's what I came up so far.

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That's it so far. I should be done in a couple weeks.
I'll keep you posted.

 

[Jacob]

This is one of the best enclosure i have seen hands down, very nice.
& all of the scrap wood was leftovers and things you found at job sites?

 

[Len B]

I worked construction for almost 35 years, Always bringing things home to use later, Never built anything as nice as your enclosure though, Great job.

 

[macdeezy]

WOW! That is SWEEEET!! Especially since it is all second hand.... honestly I would have thought you would have spent a fortune on all that, if you hadn't told me!

 

[Tropical Torts]

Holy Cow! That looks fantastic, you did a great job. I love going around finding scraps and making it into something beautiful for my torts but this looks much much better than something I could ever have made! Agaain you did a great job!

 

[cljohnson]

I work on a lot of multimillion dollar beach houses in San Diego and South Orange County.
Say what you want about rich people and the one-percenters.
They definitely have the best trash.

 

[Missy]

Nice job

 

[Herphiles]

Wow that looks awesome! Definitely going to be looking out for stuff to make something along those lines sometime soon Can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[*Barracuda_50*]

BEAUTIFUL!! Cant wait to see it completed...

 

[cljohnson]

Unfortunately now I have to start spending money and buying stuff.
I haven't been able to find all the lighting and heating stuff I need in the trash.
I also need to seal and waterproof the inside and buy some plex to finish the railing.

 

[Angi]

Gorgous....I am shocked that anyone could make that out of scraps.

 

[Jacqui]

The construction itself is an awesome job. The fact that you recycled is a huge hit with me. Sure is also great when folks get great enclosures at a low money price, even if it means a bit more on the labor end. Building yourself just means more emotionally in the long run doesn't it? You must feel really good about this wonderful project.

 

[ascott]

Fricken awesome!!!!!

 

[JoshgOC]

good craftsmanship right there. Looks killer. I like how the soaking dish is recessed so it can't slide around, and the easy access hinges to the hide.

 

[Neal]

That is some skill. I have never seen a tortoise table that I liked until this one. I do like you're hide idea.

 

[6speedtitaniumr/t]

Very Nice, You have some skill.

Do you mind if i ask for the dimensions, as i really like this and may build something similar (not as elaborate) to temporarily house a Hermanns tort.

What is the Glass floor in the hide for?

Thanks, Ryan

 

[cljohnson]

Very Nice, You have some skill.

Do you mind if i ask for the dimensions, as i really like this and may build something similar (not as elaborate) to temporarily house a Hermanns tort.

What is the Glass floor in the hide for?

Thanks, Ryan

The dimensions are a little odd because I designed it around the materials I found.
The overall foot print is about 3-1/2 by 6 feet. 15 inches tall empty (12 inches after substrate.
The glass in the hide is for a substrate heater stuck to the bottom.

 

[Oogway]

wow thats amazing!

 

[lynnedit]

Fabulous. So well thought out.

 

[Zamric]

WOW! and I thought my Twin Enclosure was a project. Great work! How did you cut the stone?