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10-06-2014, 07:23 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 5
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Bin cage - best tools for...
I am attempting my first bin cage and need some tips on what to use to cut the plastic windows out with? I bought a 110 QUART Sterilite brand clear bin. Any tips, tricks or links to guides would be much appreciated!
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10-07-2014, 08:16 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Leicester UK
Posts: 1,827
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Re: Bin cage - best tools for...
I used an angle grinder with a 1mm cutting disc to cut my bin for meshing. Then used a small drill bit for the holes for the cable ties. Some people use hand saws, soldering irons, jigsaws (risk of plastic splitting / cracking), sharp utility knife or dremel type tool with cut off discs.
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10-07-2014, 11:42 AM
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Hamster Addict
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Highlands, Scotland
Posts: 910
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Re: Bin cage - best tools for...
I used an angle grinder when i was meshing the lid. I then used the knife to cut any sharp edges.
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10-07-2014, 12:48 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Leicester UK
Posts: 1,827
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Re: Bin cage - best tools for...
Best way i think. A knife peels away the rough melted plastic the angle grinder causes. It leaves a fairly smooth edge and can be smoothed with sandpaper if needed.
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10-07-2014, 08:12 PM
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#5
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 5
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Re: Bin cage - best tools for...
Sounds good...thanks. I was thinking of buying a hot knife to try out, I'm sure I'll use it for other future crafts
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10-07-2014, 11:51 PM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Manchester UK
Posts: 292
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Re: Bin cage - best tools for...
As I lack luxuries such as an angle grinder, I left the bin the way it was and just covered the top with mesh and cut a hole in the mesh for a top opening door.
So if you lack the tools, this is an easy alternative
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