Welding Tupperware containers

[LeaderLeprechaun]

I want to increase the size of my indoor enclosure for my redfoot. how can i weld the sides together myself?

 

[Jacob]

RE: Welding tuberware containers

I Belive Wielding is used only for metals!
What you can to is buy two and cut them to your specifications, then use something to keep them together
That will hold
Goodluck

 

[LeaderLeprechaun]

RE: Welding tuberware containers

xD haha thanks.

 

[Laura]

RE: Welding tuberware containers

duct tape

 

[Jacob]

RE: Welding tuberware containers

xD haha thanks.

No problem, duct tape or anything strong will hold

 

[LeaderLeprechaun]

RE: Welding tuberware containers

erm will gorilla glue be safe for my tort if i use it for the containers?

 

[Jacob]

RE: Welding tuberware containers

Yes, Just make sure you let it air out for a few days.

 

[Len B]

RE: Welding tuberware containers

plastic welders, and the needed supplies are available at harbor freight and other places.

 

[Jacob]

RE: Welding tuberware containers

plastic welders, and the needed supplies are available at harbor freight and other places.

Do you think the plastic would hold up, lets say if the tort was trying to climb out, if you used one of those plastic wielders len?

 

[LeaderLeprechaun]

RE: Welding tuberware containers

plastic welders, and the needed supplies are available at harbor freight and other places.

Do you think the plastic would hold up, lets say if the tort was trying to climb out, if you used one of those plastic wielders len?

Def. Im making a big project this summer and wanted to form 1/3 of my room into his terrarium. Ill be using high wall containers so he cant get out unless i pick him up

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but i think imma try gorilla glue and use my dads table saw ;P thanks yall <3

 

[Len B]

Most gorilla glues are activated by moisture and plastic doesn't take moisture so I would do a test to make sure it will hold.

 

[Zamric]

you can use a wood burner as a plastic welder. Make sure to cut the doors you want then just melt the edges together. DO NOT try to cut the doors with the wood burner! this will cause LOTS of melted plastic that can easily get out of control and cause2 and 3rd degree burns!

 

[Madkins007]

I use a plastic welder at work, and I am not sure I would trust it (because of the thin, flexible nature of the plastic), or just duct tape to do this job.

I think what I would do (as a thought experiment) would be to cut the ends off two tubs- to the place where the grooves on the bottom point in straight lines out the cut end, overlap them by about 3-4" (You'll probably have to cut away the top rim of the 'inside' tub), then use rivets to hold them together. 'Low profile' Pop rivets, or 'Quick rivets (from someplace like Tandy's Leather) should do it.

Before I riveted them, I would also smear a good seal of a low-odor silicone sealant/adhesive on the overlapping sections. This will help with holding it together as well as making the joint waterproof (long term dampness will screw up the duct tape.) Smooth the silicone down where it oozes out. If you get a good 'ooze line' over the entire bottom and sides, it should be a good seal.

 

[wildak]

I agree with the rivet idea, took the words right out of my mouth. Maybe put a strip of thicker plastic on the inside and outside of the lap and run the rivets through everything to keep them from breaking loose.

And also like Madkins said maybe a good aquarium silicon would work well. It's not low odor until it cures though (strong vinegar smell) but it's heavy duty stress rated stuff.

 

[wellington]

I use two totes. I made a tunnel that connected the two together. I put a hole in both, where the holes meet. Then I took a plastic cup, cut the bottom out and put the cup into both holes. He used it perfectly.

 

[LeaderLeprechaun]

I use a plastic welder at work, and I am not sure I would trust it (because of the thin, flexible nature of the plastic), or just duct tape to do this job.

I think what I would do (as a thought experiment) would be to cut the ends off two tubs- to the place where the grooves on the bottom point in straight lines out the cut end, overlap them by about 3-4" (You'll probably have to cut away the top rim of the 'inside' tub), then use rivets to hold them together. 'Low profile' Pop rivets, or 'Quick rivets (from someplace like Tandy's Leather) should do it.

Before I riveted them, I would also smear a good seal of a low-odor silicone sealant/adhesive on the overlapping sections. This will help with holding it together as well as making the joint waterproof (long term dampness will screw up the duct tape.) Smooth the silicone down where it oozes out. If you get a good 'ooze line' over the entire bottom and sides, it should be a good seal.

awesome idea!!! thanks xD

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thanks so much guys xD thing is, im connecting 4 or 5 of the tubs xD so this will be a big project. i love the silicone idea and if i need help dad can show me how ;P ty so much yall are the best <3

 

[Zamric]

I gotta agree with Madkins! That rivit Idea is AWSOME!

 

[Madkins007]

Thank you, thank you very much. I'll be signing autographs in the auditorium after the program.

 

[LeaderLeprechaun]

Thank you, thank you very much. I'll be signing autographs in the auditorium after the program.

LOL your silly xD