![]() Regular scissors will work, but a heavy-duty pair is better.Ĭable ties to secure connections or if you run out of connectors. What You'll Need (in addition to Cubes and Coroplast) Place the box inside the connected grids and you're all done - easy! A couple of wide strips on the outside work great. Secure the flaps with clear packing tape. Snap the edges away from the score line to form a box. Scoring with the grain takes less pressure than scoring against it.Ĭut all the way through the Coroplast at each corner, just 6" in, to create the flap to make the corner. Score the Coroplast along these lines using a razor blade or box cutter.īe careful not to cut all the way through. Measure and mark 6" in from all sides (the inner dimensions). A pair of heavy duty scissors or a box cutter is easier than regular scissors, but you can still use regular scissors.Ĭut lines depend on how big of a sheet you are starting with (partial sheet shown). Measure and mark the Coroplast (using a tape measure, yardstick and pen).Ĭut it to the outer dimensions with the scissors or box cutter. So,using the above measurements, you should get: In that case, you'll add a total of 18 inches to the original measurement from above, for one 12" side. If the cage is going against a wall, you may want to make the back wall 12 inches high to help prevent hay spillage. This gives you the outer dimensions to cut (photo is just to give you a perspective). With 14" grids, the measurements should be:Īdd 12 inches to the length and width for cutting dimensionĪdd 12 inches to the length and width for a 6 inch wall all the way round. Remember to allow space for the connectors (measure from the inner edge of the connectors). ![]() Measure the length and width of the inside of the enclosure You may also want a pair of pliers or a rubber mallet to help complete some connections. Some brands are harder to snap into the connectors than others. Drop the Coroplast box into the grids, add bedding and pigs!Ĭonnect the grids to form the perimeter of the cage.Cut, score, fold and tape the Coroplast.How to Make a C&C Cage Easy as 1-2-3 ! (really)
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