DIY Bowser New Home

[Josh&Bowser]

Ok thanks I actually did find an 18" at a local hardware store that I did not know existed.

 

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Second coat I used non sanded this time let me say we easier to spread.

 

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And here is the background

 

[Josh&Bowser]

Added Third layer of Grout today. Sorry no Pic will post in the morning im to tired to take them.

 

[Josh]

Wowee! This is coming along fantastically! Thanks for the step-by-step photos. This is a really great how-to for anyone building a custom bearded dragon enclosure

 

[Josh&Bowser]

Thanks I want to build another one but i want to include a real step by step more pictures.

 

[Josh&Bowser]

Ok as promised here are the new pictures please excuse the saw dust I just cut my light holes. I have one light install to show you.

Im also going to build a box to cover the lights on top so they will be contained and hidden.

 

[Josh&Bowser]

Oh also my local pet store wants me to build them one for their store front.

 

[sean8172]

I plan on doing something like this soon. I know I'm getting ahead of you, but I'm guessing one light is for heat, the other two for UVB, correct?

 

[Josh&Bowser]

I plan on doing something like this soon. I know I'm getting ahead of you, but are you planning on boxing in the recessed lighting? I'm guessing one is for heat, the other two for UVB, correct?

yes I am going to box them in. the one on the right is for heat the other two just for light I will put ambiant lights in them low watts. I have an 18" tube light going in behind the right can light. That will be installed tonight I hope.

 

[sean8172]

yes I am going to box them in. the one on the right is for heat the other two just for light I will put ambiant lights in them low watts. I have an 18" tube light going in behind the right can light. That will be installed tonight I hope.

I actually read your last post after I posted mine, and edited out accordingly. I was more interested in the lighting than anything. I honestly think that, if you felt compelled, you could make this a business. Seriously. I would pay you to make these.

 

[Josh&Bowser]

I actually read your last post after I posted mine, and edited out accordingly. I was more interested in the lighting than anything. I honestly think that, if you felt compelled, you could make this a business. Seriously. I would pay you to make these.

I sent you a PM

 

[Josh&Bowser]

Be picking backup on the build after the weekend.

 

[Josh&Bowser]

Ok I installed the rest of the lights today.

 

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I also started building the cover to the lights.

Im going to add hinges to the top of the box so if I need to do any maint on the lights I can get to them. Im also going to install a light switch to the small box that way I can just hit the switch to turn my lights on.

 

[Josh&Bowser]

Tomorrow I will secure the top box to the bottom and seal the rest of the structure that I built for Bowser to bask on. Then all I have left is to paint the outside and install the glass doors. .

 

[Josh&Bowser]

Started the wiring today. Well my friend did me and electricity don't get along.

I also finished the top box and secured it with small L brackets.

 

[Josh&Bowser]

Other then painting the outside I am pretty much done. I am going to add a few more coats of Mod Poudge to the basking spot but other then that it is complete. I will update finished pictures soon.