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Old 03-26-2012, 10:24 AM
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Here is my process for my new $20 shade house. Let me know what I did wrong. First, I used the frame from our old motorcycle "shed". The cover had rotted, but the frame was fine.

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Then I took a bunch of rough sawed lumber that we had and milled it down to what I could use.

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Next I got to work making the benches. I used some fencing that was left over from when the property was fenced in for the dogs.

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Now to fit them into the structure.

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And finally the shade cloth that a good friend of mine gave me.

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The shade house is 5 feet across at the bottom and 11 feet long. It sits with the open ends facing N and S. The west side will get additional shade in the late afternoon due to a row of huge pine trees that sits just across the property line. I put 2 layers of weed cloth on the ground and a third layer under the walk way. I still need to string some wire to be able to hang my mounts over the benches. And I am going to add "curtain" doors on the ends yet.

So, what do you all think??
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Old 03-26-2012, 10:55 AM
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Very nice, especially for cost!
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Old 03-26-2012, 11:14 AM
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Kind of what I thought. The price was definitely right, Bob!!
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Old 03-26-2012, 12:52 PM
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Good job. It's hard to believe that you could assemble that for only $20. Your orchids are going to love it. By the way what was the $20 spent on?
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Old 03-26-2012, 12:55 PM
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Who's Bob?
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Old 03-26-2012, 01:12 PM
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Bob as in Bob Barker.

The $20 was spent on screws and drill bits. Can't use the screws on white oak without drilling first.
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Old 03-26-2012, 01:24 PM
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Bob as in Bob Barker.

The $20 was spent on screws and drill bits. Can't use the screws on white oak without drilling first.
LOL!!! Went right over my head!!!
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Old 03-26-2012, 04:32 PM
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LOL!!
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Who's Bob?
I'm thinking it's in reference to the TV show "The Price Is Right" Used to be hosted by Bob Barker...hence the BOB
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Old 03-26-2012, 05:54 PM
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You got it, Bellini.
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