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Old 04-16-2019, 01:22 PM  
BethandLil
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Default Re: DIY cage in progress - MISTAKES

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Originally Posted by Shannonmcn View Post
Linnmon boards are plenty sturdy! They are cardboard in the middle but the majority of the structural screws go into the chipboard parts. It feels as solid as most IKEA furniture once it's together. I have a few screws in the cardboard part as well to hold perspex and they feel solid enough if you only need them as backup restraint and nothing integral. You won't need them if you're going with glass tho.
That is so good to know!
I was basing my judgement on the tutorial video but glad to know from someone who has first hand experience

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If you go for the b&q melamine boards you might have the seal and paint some edges? With the Linnmon all the open edges are on the bottom so you can't see them.
Yes, that is definitely one of the appealing aspects of the linnmon option
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