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Urge to hoard power tools
I had a brain wave and went on eBay. I don’t need much in the way of power tools so found a knockoff rotary tool for under $30 and it has a drill bit included. (If I need different sizes later they’re universal right?)I specifically looked for the rotary tool with cutting discs because I also wanted to cut plastic tubs down to make larger more shallow litterboxes that are easier to step into.
The only problem is something so cheap is usb charged. Not sure if battery, probably.
And there’s the risk of either never getting around to it or stressing us both out with noise and/or cutting a finger off. I have cheap safety glasses and ear mufflers but no safety gloves.
I would try the tutorial I saw that used a heat gun or a hairdryer to soften before cutting but my hairdryer would die before warming the plastic much and a heat gun is more expensive. Also the heat gun might be more dangerous and the sharp box cutter could slip.
I have a mini hacksaw but there’s a chance that the plastic would crack. Perhaps I can try it out on the thick rigid seedling-trays-turned-litterboxen first, just so Melbcat doesn’t have to bend her little knees as much. Maybe it could work.
Alternative option for a large shallow litter box - try one of those cheap variety stores that sell lots of plastic containers. You might get lucky and find something in the shape you need. Another option, would a large size pot plant tray do the job? Bunnings sells them separately to the pots.
That’s a good idea, that’s what I was shooting for when I bought the seedling trays. I’m not seeing anything the right size or shape yet but might try to go in person and look
I've used an under-bed storage tub, the sides were about 12cm high but the width & depth were about the same as the standard 60L tubs you see. I think from Bunnings.
Easy for cats to step in and out of and big enough for them to properly move around. It held about 7kg of litter.
I’ve got one but would like the sides lower for arthritic knees