New C&c Unit But What Do You Do About The Plastic Connectors Around The Base?

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I'm planning on building a new c&c set-up. I'm going to have a 6x3 on the bottom 2 grids high for 4 piggies then a 6x2 on top of that for 3 piggies. Only problem I can see with c&c is the big round fixing joints. When you have them on the bottom they stick in about 12 to 15mm so that if you build a correx base with sides on it has to only go as far as the connectors or if you put the correx base over it it makes the end scrunch up. The only way I can see to make it work is to get polystyrene sheets the same thickness as the connectors then cut semi circles in the edges to accommodate the round connectors. Then the correx base drops straight onto the polystyrene sheet & fits neatly against the sides of the outer grid walls. Am I missing something or is this what you all do?
 
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i use cable ties as it means i can sort of fold it out of the way when cleaning cos i dont use correx.
 
madguinealady said:
i use cable ties as it means i can sort of fold it out of the way when cleaning cos i dont use correx.
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I'm using cable ties to make it more secure than just using the plastic connectors. It will be a permanent fixture on a table top so the p clip idea is ideal as it will keep the base secure. I'm going to build it on the living room floor to get exact dimensions & build the biggest that will fit onto a 2440mm x 1220mm board. I think this will be 6x3 grids.
 
Looking forward to piccies Stewy, you get a great deal of satisfaction when you have built it yourself.
Watch the reaction when the piggies see their new home. Mine zoomed round like mad, up and down the ramp, upstairs, downstairs.
Archie my avatar ( sadly no longer with us) rushed round jumping in and out of his new bed, wriggling around so his legs were in the air, very comical to watch.
 
I've started it by doing a basic construction in the living room. I couldn't get it to work the size I wanted it because there would have been areas I just couldn't reach. I've now decided on a 2 storey unit. One floor for each group with extra height between them for access. It will be 3 grids high & it will be 6 x 2 in floor area for both runs. I cable tied the the back, each end & the top front & bottom front in readiness for assembling it at the weekend. I looked at lot's of other designs but none fitted what I needed. I'm going to do a stage by stage photo story so that anyone else can make one.
 
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