Rick, I just re read that message & completely bust out laughing again. Is this what you meant by cross bracing?
Since I hardly have tools (except for a hammer, screwdrivers & a few small screws) & very limited resources, I had to be super creative & come up with something that would make the cage really sturdy. So, I found some decent branches & couldn't think of how I could attach them... Then it hit me. Nail glue! Same as krazy glue. It ain't going nowhere, it's very sturdy! Thank god I keep it on hand to mend a broken nail.
