how do you build a table?

tinymaze · 06-04-2013, 06:44 PM

hi everyone,
i hope some one can give me some pointers, im looking to upgrade my table as my two have outgrown there last, but as im off sick from work and im getting next to nothing in pay, so i have to do it very very cheaply, i've looked around locally (in friday-ad and gumtree etc for bookcases and wardrobes) and it doesn't seem like anything cheaps about i could use so im thinking im going to have to build one

i have no clue what im doing, I've heard B&Q can cut the wood for me so hopefully only coasting about £30-£40, i would look at making it 51"x36" to fit in a space, how do i go about putting it together and i want to add a shelf for them to go up about 15" long, does that have to be a bit smaller than the base to fit from side to side? sounds silly but do i just screw it together?
I've not ever made anything from scratch so this is all foreign to me? but it seems roughly the size i want i can't buy cheap so am at a loss and have to try building I'll have to get it right first time tho so not a lot of pressure lol!

harripete · 06-04-2013, 08:13 PM

I started mine from some tables from ikea. And secured kitchen kickboards to the sides with glue (mitre mate)

yuna1971 · 06-04-2013, 08:32 PM

Nice...the table above xx

watch the surface under the basking light though as that could get red hot. IMO..leave as soil. xx

yuna1971 · 06-04-2013, 08:33 PM

They'll also try and climb anything against the sides to try and get over the outer wall.
This could be a hazard as they may end up on their backs. I.e - the plants in the pots. Just a wee thought to consider. xx

harripete · 06-04-2013, 08:35 PM

The surface is some timber with reptile carpet over the top. Its been set up a while now and the temps appear ok. But I'll keep an eye on it, thanks.

yuna1971 · 06-04-2013, 08:38 PM

that's the best way. If you notice say that there's climbing round the sides especially round the basking area then you can just tweak a few things. Nice job though. I do like the set up you have xx

yuna1971 · 06-04-2013, 08:40 PM

Do consider removing the slate under the basking light though. I only say this as it will get red hot on there and there will be a risk of it being too hot on them. xx

Gordon · 06-04-2013, 09:05 PM

Hammer nails wood and voila

Stacey_Jo · 06-04-2013, 09:18 PM

I built mine with 2 tables from Ikea and some bed slats. That was the main bulk of it, plus a couple of strips of extra wood from B+Q. The tables and slats from Ikea came to £50 and my table can be seen here: http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68059

06-04-2013, 06:44 PM	#1
tinymaze Junior Member Egg Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 21	how do you build a table? hi everyone, i hope some one can give me some pointers, im looking to upgrade my table as my two have outgrown there last, but as im off sick from work and im getting next to nothing in pay, so i have to do it very very cheaply, i've looked around locally (in friday-ad and gumtree etc for bookcases and wardrobes) and it doesn't seem like anything cheaps about i could use so im thinking im going to have to build one i have no clue what im doing, I've heard B&Q can cut the wood for me so hopefully only coasting about £30-£40, i would look at making it 51"x36" to fit in a space, how do i go about putting it together and i want to add a shelf for them to go up about 15" long, does that have to be a bit smaller than the base to fit from side to side? sounds silly but do i just screw it together? I've not ever made anything from scratch so this is all foreign to me? but it seems roughly the size i want i can't buy cheap so am at a loss and have to try building I'll have to get it right first time tho so not a lot of pressure lol!

06-04-2013, 08:32 PM	#3
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	Nice...the table above xx watch the surface under the basking light though as that could get red hot. IMO..leave as soil. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025 Last edited by yuna1971; 06-04-2013 at 08:35 PM.

06-04-2013, 08:33 PM	#4
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	They'll also try and climb anything against the sides to try and get over the outer wall. This could be a hazard as they may end up on their backs. I.e - the plants in the pots. Just a wee thought to consider. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025 Last edited by yuna1971; 06-04-2013 at 08:35 PM.

06-04-2013, 08:38 PM	#6
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	that's the best way. If you notice say that there's climbing round the sides especially round the basking area then you can just tweak a few things. Nice job though. I do like the set up you have xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

06-04-2013, 08:40 PM	#7
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	Do consider removing the slate under the basking light though. I only say this as it will get red hot on there and there will be a risk of it being too hot on them. xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

06-04-2013, 08:13 PM	#2
harripete Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 183	I started mine from some tables from ikea. And secured kitchen kickboards to the sides with glue (mitre mate)

06-04-2013, 08:35 PM	#5
harripete Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 183	The surface is some timber with reptile carpet over the top. Its been set up a while now and the temps appear ok. But I'll keep an eye on it, thanks.

06-04-2013, 09:05 PM	#8
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	Hammer nails wood and voila

06-04-2013, 09:18 PM	#9
Stacey_Jo Member Incubating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 127	I built mine with 2 tables from Ikea and some bed slats. That was the main bulk of it, plus a couple of strips of extra wood from B+Q. The tables and slats from Ikea came to £50 and my table can be seen here: http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68059 __________________ 3 Hermann Torts: Arnie, Rexy & Shelly

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