Ajax's Play Stand: IN the Making

[dancelady]

I'd love to get the plans, too, so I can make it -- I also have been trying to put all the items down so I can buy them -- anything that I should know about it, like the final list of parts and amounts, etc? It is a great playgym and I hope that the boing works for your bird!

[babypiggy]

i got it in a words document that i'd be happy to email it too

ummmmmmmm u can adjust the size as ajax has missing/shortened digits

u could also adjust the height/width and length... pretty much everything

so depending how much room u got iny our place and what kidna bird u have

also i found that i had about 15 ft extra
LOL

i must of miscalculated somewhere

[babypiggy]

Originally Posted by dancelady

I'd love to get the plans, too, so I can make it -- I also have been trying to put all the items down so I can buy them -- anything that I should know about it, like the final list of parts and amounts, etc? It is a great playgym and I hope that the boing works for your bird!

u probably wont need the different sized parts as i see on your list u only got lovebirds (not too sure)?

so i think u'd use the 1/2" pvc

and u probably do not need as much pvc length as u may be building a smaller one

i think all together i've used 50ft of PVC
but i ordered 65 ft

from what i've learnt PREP the PVC first
like sanding it, getting the print off, and i highly recommend WASHING your cut pieces(because most placed store the pipes outside)

also i think i may may modify the center piece where all the perches stick out and put a thick wooden dowel into it as it is a bit top heavy and leans a tiny bit

in the end to secure everything i used SS screwed to anchor the joints together

it's pretty hard to find a 5 way connector (i didn't)
but u may have better luck

if u cannot find a 5 way connected
screw a end cap to a 4 way (had to use 2 screws so it won't spin) but if u want it to spin u can use 1 screw or if u want it to spin freely u can drill bigger holes and use a bolt and nut to hold it together

errrrrr i dunno what else i cant remember as i built it sometime ago


oh yeah
MEASURE 5 TIMES and CUT ONCE

lols

its easier to cut your pieces from a larger piece of PVC than findign u cut something too long and taking 1" off it

do everything outside (except putting the parts together)

it makes a really big mess and when u are cutting sanding the pvc it will heat up a bit and release some sort of chemical into the air ( yum yum melting plastic smell)



well today since i had extra pvc
i decided to make ajax a car perch

i just need to pick up a end cap to slip on so i can put a eye hook in there to attach a toy on the perch (it's my imitation shower perch) with a toy adapter

[dancelady]

Thank you babypiggy, those instructions and parts are a big help. I do have lovebirds, 8 of them, so I don't have to worry about them making it keel over, but I may make it a little smaller. BTW, I will be making it outside and doing all the washing and cutting, etc. out there on my deck. I think someone mentioned using alcohol to get the manufacturer's stuff off, and the 1/2" pvc will work just fine. I will look for the 5-way connectors at HomeD, or Lowe's (besides the others) and maybe use some dowels or branches also on the heavier perches. I have a lot to do to make it similar to yours, but I will try my darndest to do it. I'll bet I have some parts to re-cut and all that, but it will be fun to make! I left you a message on the "poop tray" thread, it is a clothes washer tray for underneath the washer, for containing leaks. It is very sturdy and comes in several sizes around $10 USA around 32"x32" or somewhat larger. I have one here and it works well for the washer, Home D. carries it. My email is danceladyjan@comcast.net for the word document.

[dancelady]

I tried to get the 5-way connector at HomeD and no luck. But I got most of the other stuff. So I will start working on it and hope to get it together soon. Got that doc? -- it might help me a lot!

[babypiggy]

i've been having issues for the past 4 months with getting onto birdboard

msot of the time it won't ev en load the page

sorry for the delay

but i sent it via email
:)

if u can't get a 5 way connector get a 4 way and a pvc cap and put 2 screws on it to make it sturdy

;)