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07-22-2020, 04:54 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 2
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DIY platform help!
Hi
New forum member here! I've recently*adopted a little dwarf*hamster (Tim) who's in a 100cm x 50cm enclosure. I want to try and build a DIY platform to hold his water and food dishes so I can free up a bit more floor space for deeper substrate (I'm scared to put things directly on top of the deep substrate just in case!). Can anyone recommend*the best type of wood?*
There are a few places in the UK that will cut to size in-store or I can always order online but I'm just a bit unsure on which woods are safe (seems to be lots of conflicting information). I plan to treat anything with plastikote or similar after constructing.*
Would something like either of these be safe?*
https://www.woodshopdirect.co.uk/cut...ing/birch-ply/
https://www.woodshopdirect.co.uk/pla...-beech-timber/
Thanks very much in advance!
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07-23-2020, 12:39 PM
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#2
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 125
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Re: DIY platform help!
It really depends on whether your hamster is a chewer or not. My boy isn't so I have been able to use plywood for shelves coated with Ronseal Garden Paint, a pet safe paint.
If your hamster does enjoy nibbling wood then you can't use treated woods or those with adhesives (the latter eliminating plywood from your options) BUT I have seen lots of DIY projects that have used the IKEA Knuff magazine holders to create shelves and/or platforms.
So, I think a lot of people would recommend untreated pine but I have seen a lot of others use plywood (the Knuff).
I think get to know your tiny Tim a bit more and learn if he can be trusted with plywood or not, but regardless ensure he has plenty of chew toys (i.e. Whimzees) to keep him happy and healthy. xo
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07-23-2020, 12:57 PM
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#3
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2,593
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Re: DIY platform help!
I was looking into this the other day but in the end I ended up buying one of these platforms:
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/produc...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It might not be your thing or you might find cheaper, just thought I would mention it.
I had to chop a bit off the legs for what I wanted to use it for.
p.s Tim is very cute
Last edited by LunaTheHamster1; 07-23-2020 at 01:06 PM.
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07-23-2020, 03:05 PM
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#4
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: DIY platform help!
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Originally Posted by LunaTheHamster1
I was looking into this the other day but in the end I ended up buying one of these platforms:
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/produc...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It might not be your thing or you might find cheaper, just thought I would mention it.
I had to chop a bit off the legs for what I wanted to use it for.
p.s Tim is very cute
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Ha! I was looking for one of those for Rory's cage and will order one now. Thanks again.
Agree, Tim is a cute little hamster.
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07-24-2020, 02:51 AM
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#5
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Cosmic Hamsters
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2,593
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Re: DIY platform help!
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Originally Posted by Ria P
Ha! I was looking for one of those for Rory's cage and will order one now.
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Oh well if it didn't help Izzye at least i helped you Ria
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07-24-2020, 05:41 AM
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#6
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 303
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Re: DIY platform help!
Untreated pine is fine as wood for construction
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07-24-2020, 10:17 AM
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#7
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Spain
Posts: 13
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Re: DIY platform help!
I usually use melamine since it's water resistant and its really easy to clean if the hamster pees on it, also it's pretty cheap
I made this platform with a 1mm board and some dowels: https://i.ibb.co/3krxSvC/Whats-App-I...t-18-03-15.jpg
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07-25-2020, 10:42 AM
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#8
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: DIY platform help!
I bought the platform Luna mentioned for £8 something off Amazon and put it in my foster ham's Samla. I'm well happy with it and its very sturdy.
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08-10-2020, 11:44 PM
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#9
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 2
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Re: DIY platform help!
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Originally Posted by LunaTheHamster1
I was looking into this the other day but in the end I ended up buying one of these platforms:
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/produc...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It might not be your thing or you might find cheaper, just thought I would mention it.
I had to chop a bit off the legs for what I wanted to use it for.
p.s Tim is very cute
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Thanks everyone! I went with LunaTheHamster's suggestion and it's exactly what I was looking for (the little fluffball seems to approve too)
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08-11-2020, 04:56 AM
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#10
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: DIY platform help!
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Originally Posted by Izzye
Thanks everyone! I went with LunaTheHamster's suggestion and it's exactly what I was looking for (the little fluffball seems to approve too)
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That looks fab! I like the way you've set it up and Tim looks well happy. He's so cute!
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