ferret boxes

[burnzy 0]

this is my box i made

 

nice box mate but does that nylon rope cut into you ?

 

not really mate my cousin always carry's it

[scothunter 12,609]

this is my box i made

 

nice box mate but does that nylon rope cut into you ?

 

not really mate my cousin always carry's it

 

LOL

[higgins 75]

i ve steamed wood in the past to make the bows of horse drawn carriages,is there a different technique required to curve wood required in the making of ferret boxes,any tips greatly appreciated,

Higgins.

[will.f11 24]

I dont know about thatI have used an electronic steemer to straighten hazel poles for myself. But thats about it. If it works with carriages no reason it wont on a bow back box

[mattydski 560]

i ve steamed wood in the past to make the bows of horse drawn carriages,is there a different technique required to curve wood required in the making of ferret boxes,any tips greatly appreciated,

Higgins.

 

 

The two methods i have used, although not for Ferret boxes are:-

 

1. Use two very thin ply sheets, that bend easily, then laminate them together by gluing. It retains the bend very easily, because they are different radii and cant move once the glue is set.#

 

2. On the inside radius of the bend or thicker plywood, make regular cuts with a depth controlled circular saw, then apply glue to the cuts and bend.

If you have cut an arc in plywood making the top and bottom, it should be easy to hold in place with a few panel pins, whilst the glue sets. unfortunately, i cant tell you the frequency or depth of the cuts, because each application is different and it is only by experience you get it right.

 

HTH Matt

[poacher2 0]

i ve steamed wood in the past to make the bows of horse drawn carriages,is there a different technique required to curve wood required in the making of ferret boxes,any tips greatly appreciated,

Higgins.

just get 4 or 6 mm ply will bend easy or you can buy special bendy ply

[ferret boy charlie 0]

come on must be more out there

[Joe 2]

Mine before I fitted the catches and strap.

[ferret boy charlie 0]

Mine before I fitted the catches and strap.

nice

[will.f11 24]

Mine before I fitted the catches and strap.

Tis a nice box that. I have about 5 i think. 1 which was 2 quid from a carboot (a nice roomy square one for my big hob) and another single compartment double box, and a triple from ade33uk (very very nice box) and a double from the ferret box company and one big old thing I never really use but carries about 8 ferrets which is good for big jobs.

[bill88 6]

I made this one for my lad a few years ago.

 

 

[ferret boy charlie 0]

I made this one for my lad a few years ago.

 

 

now thats a fancy box

[ferret boy charlie 0]

COME ON LETS SEE SOME MORE

[victor 10]

alright ill go and get the camea, and you al can laugh at my dogey box lol

Edited October 29, 2008 by victor

[victor 10]

as prommised , here is my ghetto carry box, waqs free i got a mate to make it for me at his school, and it currently has to hold my 4 ferrets but is quiter big