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So it arrived today.. Other half has built it... Lots of moaning and annoying sounds from him so I stayed away.... It's sat on the table where it will stay but he is talking about screwing the cage grids to a board to stop it moving about ....... I am sure this ain't a good idea... Already he made holes in the top of the Correx and put additional cable ties but then the Correx wasn't sitting on the actual table .... I don't want him to do this so any other tips to keep it more stable on the table ?!?! Although I think it will be fine!
 
I am no expert by any means but what about , a baton frame attached to the table to sit the grids in , you know the ones you get for putting curtain rails , maybe a picture might help.
 
tallulahmay said:
I am no expert by any means but what about , a baton frame attached to the table to sit the grids in , you know the ones you get for putting curtain rails , maybe a picture might help.
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he has just shown me what he means ... he is worried that as the Correx and cage are not attached together as such, that if it should ever get knocked off the table ( god forbid ) it would fall apart.. if that makes sense..
 
As long as the table is bigger than the cage I don't see why it wouldn't be stable! Mine has lots of cable ties holding it all together and it's pretty stable anyway, but even if it's not I don't see how it would be a problem as long as the correx is sturdy :)
 
HansPiggies said:
As long as the table is bigger than the cage I don't see why it wouldn't be stable! Mine has lots of cable ties holding it all together and it's pretty stable anyway, but even if it's not I don't see how it would be a problem as long as the correx is sturdy :)
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the table is slightly smaller than the cage but i can't have it on the floor cos of my bad leg and back.... might have to add a bit to the table...
 
I don't think you get the grids for the base , but if you were worried about it falling apart then adding grids to the base would keep its form and stop the correx falling through ,but probably not necessary guess someone is going to knock the cage off the table.
 
thanks everyone... slightly stressing after waiting so long for one and now feel like i know nothing !
 
Aw no don't feel like that. There's always problems during building c&c cages. :) I think your partner has got a good idea attaching the correx to the grids, I shouldn't think you need to add anymore once he's done that.
 
Chief Guinea Pig said:
Aw no don't feel like that. There's always problems during building c&c cages. :) I think your partner has got a good idea attaching the correx to the grids, I shouldn't think you need to add anymore once he's done that.
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he had a tool like a hole puncher and it was ok.. maybe if he lowers them a bit then the Correx will sit better on the table..
 
It'll be ok, grids for the base would seem the best solution or a bigger table lol Could you use the grids from the loft to use for the base for now and just have a 2x4 then add the loft at a later date when you get some more grids?
 
HansPiggies said:
It'll be ok, grids for the base would seem the best solution or a bigger table lol Could you use the grids from the loft to use for the base for now and just have a 2x4 then add the loft at a later date when you get some more grids?
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I daren't suggest that now he has put it all together and put loads of cable ties on it lol ! Just hoping they can make it up the ramp.. it does seem a bit steep but when the fleece etc is on it they will have some grip !
 
Did you get 4mm correx , I think it would be fine , I have 2mm but it's on the floor so substantial enough , 4mm secured with ties would make it sturdy
 
tallulahmay said:
Did you get 4mm correx , I think it would be fine , I have 2mm but it's on the floor so substantial enough , 4mm secured with ties would make it sturdy
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the Correx came with the cage, its from C&C guinea pig cages so we got the whole lot together .. its green.. not sure what thickness ..
 
I can fully appreciate your worries if the table is slightly smaller than the cage base and as the grids are cable tied to the correx, effectively it's the correx base bearing the majority of the weight. In a perfect world you'll want a table(s) either the same size or slightly larger than the base.

The idea of placing the whole cage on a wooden base is good. Maybe secure it by using the small white clips that are used to tack cables to skirting boards? Simple and cheap.

Or you could get additional grids and make a base which will give extra stability?

Or possibly use a bigger table?

In the short term, is it maybe worthwhile placing it on the floor, just for piece of mind?

I've got the exact same C&C (2x4 with a 2x1 loft) on my daughters bedroom floor. It is fantastic but can still be a pain crawling about the floor to clean out. I made my own ramp and used fleece too. My 2 boys took to using it within an hour.

Whatever you go for I hope it works out.
 
GordyC said:
I can fully appreciate your worries if the table is slightly smaller than the cage base and as the grids are cable tied to the correx, effectively it's the correx base bearing the majority of the weight. In a perfect world you'll want a table(s) either the same size or slightly larger than the base.

The idea of placing the whole cage on a wooden base is good. Maybe secure it by using the small white clips that are used to tack cables to skirting boards? Simple and cheap.

Or you could get additional grids and make a base which will give extra stability?

Or possibly use a bigger table?

In the short term, is it maybe worthwhile placing it on the floor, just for piece of mind?

I've got the exact same C&C (2x4 with a 2x1 loft) on my daughters bedroom floor. It is fantastic but can still be a pain crawling about the floor to clean out. I made my own ramp and used fleece too. My 2 boys took to using it within an hour.

Whatever you go for I hope it works out.
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Thanks @GordyC ... We are going to place it on a wooden base.. I would just go and get more grids or a bigger table but that won't go down well ( they were in a hutch outside which still needs to be sold !) ....the piggies won't be put into it until we are both happy it is completely safe. Thanks for the tips.. I am hoping they will manage the ramp, they did manage the one in the hutch ok.. X
 
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