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Old 04-16-2019, 05:02 AM  
BethandLil
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Default Re: DIY cage in progress - MISTAKES

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Originally Posted by Serendipity7000 View Post
Plywood can also off-gas formaledhyde from the glue. Unless it's described as non toxic plywood. It may be ok for a small piece for a shelf eg but not for a whole cage.

Melamine is also easily wipe clean without needing waterproofing paint.

Even if you don't get the Linmon table tops, you can buy whole sheets of melamine board in diy stores and they will cut them to the size you want.

Apart from the off-gassing of the paint and chipboard, it could also be chewed and contain a range of chemicals. That's just my two-pennyworth
No, that's all really helpful Serendipity. Thanks for your help!

I was re purposing the chip and ply boards so i've no idea of there exact specifications but i'm quickly going off the idea of using any of it.

I will look into melamine boards.
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