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Old 30-11-2007, 11:59 AM
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Default Building a viv

Just got all me wood delivered this morning ready for sundays build of a new iguana viv, Just wondering if anyone knows what sort and size screws are best used? Mdf is 18mm thick, also what size pilot holes etc... Thanks for your time,
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Old 30-11-2007, 01:19 PM
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not really sure, I built a 2',1',1' viv out of old veneered chipboard I had lying round for a quick fix to a problem, I used wood screws that had about 15mm of screw after top piece. Just drilled hole big enough for screw to fit through then screwed it in the rest. Result; not professional but safe as houses. Don't know how to upload pic to show you.Hope dis helps.
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Old 30-11-2007, 11:31 PM
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I use 15MM mdf. I used size 6 1.25" chipboard screws. I used 2 sizes of drill bits for the pilot holes. The bit was a bit smaller than the screw shank for the top bit (size 4 I think) and very small (size 2) for the rest. Also used a countersink so the head went in nicely.
You will probably need to go a bit bigger for 18MM. I guess iguanas are quite rough with their vivs?
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Old 30-11-2007, 11:40 PM
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4mm drill for any through holes and a 2mm or 3mm for pilot holes.
4mm screws are fine x 60mm or 80mm.
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