Wooden platform ideas

[Hamtastic]

I've built more wooden platforms recently and thought I'd share them with you for some design ideas.

Here is Isabel's current set up with DIY platforms on both sides:



For reference, the aquarium is 36" long (91cm) and 13" tall. The wheel is 9".

The left set of platforms has a digging box area (far left) as a part of the complex. The right platform is a simple rounded platform that was pretty easy to make out of an unfinished wood corner shelf from Home Depot.

Decorated wood molding is from Home Depot--I just cut it to size.

Originally, the platforms were supposed to be in 2 levels, with a ramp going from the second level to the digging box:



But I decided not to use the top small platform and instead just use the bottom + digging "box"






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These are the platforms in Maxwell's home:

The left one is the same as the right rounded platform I have for Isabel, except I added dowel pins as a border to keep bedding put



The right platform is made of plywood. I connected the two platforms with OVO tubing, though they can also be connected with a long bridge that has railing.

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This is my robo's set up (8" wheel):



The platform to the right is simply a wooden box for knives and forks and such that I lined with contact paper and attached legs to. The far left small platform is made of a wooden IKEA cutlery holder standing on its side with a piece from Karlie Wonderland Treehouse attached on the right, and a platform made of plywood attached on top of the whole structure.

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One of Lucy's old set ups, but the platform is a constant



(I've since shortened the legs, as seen above)

[Keflan]

I am jealous of your homes! Looks great. Sometimes I wish I was a hamster, you'd have a load of fun in some of the houses that you see on this forum. Seems so entertaining.

Loving the platforms on the first set of pictures. I need to make some platforms for my bin cage.

[Cupcake]

Your DYI skill is...wow. That's all I gotta say! I wish I was that skilled
Great setups and gorgeous platforms/ramps! I really need to get into DYI!

[gutterglitterxx]

You've got skills, girl! They all look great and are made so well.

[hammy_luver]

Fabulous!!! You should give classes, make some extra cash. I was gonna buy that kidney shaped dish just yesterday but then decided against it, cause I have no room left to put it, lol.

[sully]

Really good!!!

[Kissa]

Wow, they look awesome! So jealous of your skills

[StarlightSerenity]

These are fantastic - I love all your cages, you must have some very, very happy hamsters

What tools do you use to make them? I'd love to do some myself one day but I have to admit I don't know where I would start. Maybe you could do some tutorials? Pretty please

[samzyzg]

They look amazing.. and i'd definitely like to hear a bit more of how you started, materials... kind of like step by step instructions xD since i would like to include some platforms into my current cages.

[MommaHammie]

They are all so nice. Almost everything is made of wood!
I just bought the same corner house that you've got on the last pic. Waiting for its arrival lol