Custom size birdcage mfr? (1 Viewer)

[ConsensualPresidency]

I had 3d printed racks made (thanks again Ken) for my 600 44mm CPC's that will arrive in Aug/Sept. The racks turned out great, however they are a 4x25 layout, which means they're too wide for any birdcages I've come across.

When stacked up three racks tall with chips, the dimensions are 7⅝”L x 3⅝”W x 6” H. Obviously the overall width of the birdcage doubles with the additional 3 racks on the other side, plus the width of the handle running inbetween.

I've done some searching and saw vague references to custom birdcages. In a perfect world I'd love to have the birdcage made of polycarb with some sort of UV protection to prevent chip color fade, but beggars can't be choosers -- i'll take what I can get if the fit is right.

And before someone suggests, I'm not interested in using different racks, I've invested too much time and effort into these.

Anybody have any suggestions?

 

[Marhault]

Those racks look fantastic

 

[allforcharity]

You can get a quote from your local acrylic fabricator.

I know that @T_Chan is planning to use an outfit to make some thicker-than-normal cages, but even in a run of 30-50 it won't come cheap.

 

[ConsensualPresidency]

@allforcharity - thank you for that information. I'll give T-Chan an opportunity to respond on this thread or I'll reach out to him via PM in a day or two.

I don't expect it to be cheap. Between the chips, the racks (and the real gold paint for the lettering on the racks), and the custom dealer button, I'm over $3k already. I want this to be the last set I ever buy, so I don't mind investing in protection.

Anyone else please feel free to chime in!

 

[BGinGA]

Have you considered using a non-birdcage solution, especially if going for UV protection? Claysmith, Versa, and similar hard case solutions may be a bit easier to find.

 

[ConsensualPresidency]

Considered, and I decided against it. I want a clear birdcage.

 

[T_Chan]

Polycarbonate is do-able though my source actually advised me against using it since it scratches a lot easier than acrylic.

 

[ConsensualPresidency]

@T_Chan - I hadn’t considered that, I had only suggested polycarb because of stories of acrylic cases cracking. I would take either material

allforcharity mentioned you were planning to use an outfit to make some thicker-than-normal cages - is that something i could get in on (at the dimensions I mentioned)? Or do you have a suggestion on who I should contact?

Thank you!

 

[T_Chan]

I've noticed that most acrylic birdcages that crack have very thin side walls. I made some recently that had 1/2" thick acrylic, but I'm toning that down to 3/8" which is still thicker than most birdcages. Sure, send me a PM and I can get something fabricated for you. I've been dragging my feet on this project a bit.