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Posted by JNelson on September 13, 2000 at 20:46:05:

In Reply to: This message is close to setting a record for length.....sorry!! LOL posted by Harry's Dad on September 13, 2000 at 15:27:00:

: J.

: There's a way to mount a corner cage without even hammering a nail!!! Yes, that's right you can install a corner cage without even putting the first nail into the wall.
: I sat down just awhile ago trying to use Paint Shop to draw you the cage designs but my head is throbbing so I'll have to do it later after some rest. If my scanner worked right, I'd just draw the stuff out on paper and scan it, but until I have that fixed, it's Paint Shop Pro or nothing.
: I can give you some of the information by typing and maybe your better half will know what I am talking about? !! LOL
: To mount a non-anchored wall in a corner you will have to have an extra board on top and on bottom of the wall. It needs to be unattached to the rest of the wall for the following reasons:
: NOTE: as you read this I would suggest drawing out the pieces as I explain it
: 1) The 2 extra boards need to be as long as the top and bottom of the main wall of the cage. ( draw the cage wall first) Let's call the extra boards Board A and Board B
: 2) Next draw a board above the top frame of the cage wall ( NOTE leave space between the board and the top board of the wall) This Board will be Board A. Do same for the bottom
: 3) Mark spaced evenly, 5 holes in the bottom of Board A and do the same with the top of the cage frame. These 2 sets of holes MUST line up exactly with both boards Board A and the top of cage frame. Do same for bottom
: 4) The holes should be drilled halfway into both boards. Drill size should be around 7/16"
: 5) You will need to purchase all thread, this is a threaded steel rod ( Lowes carries it) you will also need per hole 4 washers and 4 nuts. The washers need to fit the steel rod and the nuts have to thread onto the rod too.
: 6) Cut the all-thread to around 3" ( this measurement will have to be decided once you have built the main wall. You will need 5 rods for the top and 5 for the bottom.
: 7) thread on the nuts to the center of the rod 4 per rod, then install 2 washers and place the rod in one of the holes on the top of the cage. Next, install the other 2 washers on the top of the rod, do this with all 5 holes on top and bottom.
: 8) next install Board A and B to top and bottom of frame. Lift the wall up into place where you want it, have someone hold it there as you tighten each set of nuts on the rods.
: Here's what it does: Board A should push against the ceiling and against the top of the frame of the wall, same goes for Board B on the bottom, until you have a firm wall. I would suggest going back after about 4 days and checking the nuts again for tightness, then check after 1 week and finally after about 3 weeks. The wood will dry out some and the nuts will become loose, this is why you should check it, under the wood settles some.
: Hope this helps some.....I'll try my best to get you drawings.
: HD
: PS I call this design the Sandwich wall, because that's what you will be doing, sandwiching the wall between the ceiling and the floor.

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: : J. : : There's a way to mount a corner cage without even hammering a nail!!! Yes, that's right you can install a corner cage without even putting the first nail into the wall. : : I sat down just awhile ago trying to use Paint Shop to draw you the cage designs but my head is throbbing so I'll have to do it later after some rest. If my scanner worked right, I'd just draw the stuff out on paper and scan it, but until I have that fixed, it's Paint Shop Pro or nothing. : : I can give you some of the information by typing and maybe your better half will know what I am talking about? !! LOL : : To mount a non-anchored wall in a corner you will have to have an extra board on top and on bottom of the wall. It needs to be unattached to the rest of the wall for the following reasons: : : NOTE: as you read this I would suggest drawing out the pieces as I explain it : : 1) The 2 extra boards need to be as long as the top and bottom of the main wall of the cage. ( draw the cage wall first) Let's call the extra boards Board A and Board B : : 2) Next draw a board above the top frame of the cage wall ( NOTE leave space between the board and the top board of the wall) This Board will be Board A. Do same for the bottom : : 3) Mark spaced evenly, 5 holes in the bottom of Board A and do the same with the top of the cage frame. These 2 sets of holes MUST line up exactly with both boards Board A and the top of cage frame. Do same for bottom : : 4) The holes should be drilled halfway into both boards. Drill size should be around 7/16" : : 5) You will need to purchase all thread, this is a threaded steel rod ( Lowes carries it) you will also need per hole 4 washers and 4 nuts. The washers need to fit the steel rod and the nuts have to thread onto the rod too. : : 6) Cut the all-thread to around 3" ( this measurement will have to be decided once you have built the main wall. You will need 5 rods for the top and 5 for the bottom. : : 7) thread on the nuts to the center of the rod 4 per rod, then install 2 washers and place the rod in one of the holes on the top of the cage. Next, install the other 2 washers on the top of the rod, do this with all 5 holes on top and bottom. : : 8) next install Board A and B to top and bottom of frame. Lift the wall up into place where you want it, have someone hold it there as you tighten each set of nuts on the rods. : : Here's what it does: Board A should push against the ceiling and against the top of the frame of the wall, same goes for Board B on the bottom, until you have a firm wall. I would suggest going back after about 4 days and checking the nuts again for tightness, then check after 1 week and finally after about 3 weeks. The wood will dry out some and the nuts will become loose, this is why you should check it, under the wood settles some. : : Hope this helps some.....I'll try my best to get you drawings. : : HD : : PS I call this design the Sandwich wall, because that's what you will be doing, sandwiching the wall between the ceiling and the floor.

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