German Cages ??

[Kent Hamster]

I was looking at the German style cages and have deciding to try to create one! but I have found a bit of a problem, I can't find anywhere veneered particle boards or any plexi glass!, I have looked on the B&Q and Homebase websites but no luck
Any thoughts at all? (I am a beginner to D.I.Y)

[evel_lin]

Lots of people use the detolf shelving unit from Ikea and turn it on it's side. Then I think you just need to make the roof for it. I've avoided finding out too much about the construction in case I feel inspired to make one

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I think Plexiglass is a brand name, if you search for Perspex (also a brand name) or Acrylic glass you might have better luck?

[Kirsty1987]

Have you tried travis perkins?

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The Ikea Expedit range is also popular, many people modify these in to hamster cages.
IKEA Hackers: Expedit hamster home

[Kent Hamster]

Thanks everyone! I really should of know it a brand name! just looked at Homebase and its there

[Kissa]

For the "wood", look for contiboard (brand name)/MFC (melamine faced chipboard) I know it's the stuff people use to make vivaria

[Sanctuary]

These do perspex cut to size, cheapest I have found

Clear Perspex Acrylic Cut To Your Size Requirements

[Kent Hamster]

Thank you Sanchuary ! and Kissa

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When I built my Perspex tank for pixel and inch, I went to my local glass palace and found they could get the Perspex cut to size cheaper than I found online.