Playstands: Homemade vs Store bought

[Tricia Mullins]

ahhh, hey I am always learning somthing new! what size pvc do you think would be best for Tic Tac?

[jimpierce7]

here are a couple I made with PVC and wood dowels.






after I dressed it up.

[jenniferag]

Originally Posted by Addicted to Tequila

It may be a bit cheaper... but takes a LOT of time.

I made the decision to DIY so that I could get what I wanted... none of the pre-made ones had everything I desired. Mine has a regular ladder, a spiral ladder, a swing, a cargo net, a training perch, lots of toy haners, climbing chains, and their Hoopball or a boing can go in the middle. Up top, there are food and water cups and a toy/foraging basket for the foot toys they adore.

Mine is here in unfinished state:
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I need to post pics of the thing done!

That is SERIOUSLY the most amazing play stand I have ever seen! There is one we were going to get that's the HALF that size and they are asking $300 for it!

You should make and sell those, I know you said in your other post you would sell it for $200........ you should make and sell those for $500!!!!

[Addicted to Tequila]

I want to know where they get the freaking textured PVC!

I have googled until my fingers started to bleed.

Anyone have any idea where to get the textured or "woodgrain" PVC?

[Tricia Mullins]

also, what kind of rope to use & best place to get it.

[bethn]

Tequila, I think the textured pvc is done with a dremel tool. I have seen pros and cons regarding it, concern over small pieces and pvc dust cons -better grip pro. I have never used it, just passing along what I have read.