Well I just got back from Horrible Despot.
I'm looking for suggestions, they are really in love with their stuff right
now.
I like the Simpson Strong Tie ABA44Z 4x4 post bases, but at $11 each I am
going to need an alternative.
Here's a few of them on auction just so you can see what I am talking about:
http://tinyurl.com/4ygz2w9*
*Same thing with the Post Caps at $8 each.
I like these things but I don't love them.
Just those galvanized pieces with additional fasteners specifically for them
will set me back $400.
I could use pressure treated wood bolted to the concrete then fasten the
uprights to that.
Maybe I can find a deal on Craigslist someone might be trying to get rid of
some of this stuff.
Rick (maybe a tent?) Bastedo
On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 10:23 AM, Leo <60bugeye@cebridge.net> wrote:
> Go to the materials section in Craigslist before you head to the lumber
> yard/ You can find some deals there if you know what you are looking for
> and have a couple of weeks before you start the project
>
> Leo
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick Bastedo
> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 11:47 AM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Canvas shed for Spridget cover?
>
> Before pulling the trigger I will go to the Home Despot and see how much
> lumber I can get for the same $700 or so.
> Probably not enough for the uprights and a roof.
> The other plan has been to erect a wood structure, starting with the
> uprights and a roof then fill in the walls, doors, windows as funds allow.
> Long term this is the best plan, short term it doesn't get me a dry spot in
> my backyard very soon.
> I'll take my calculator and yellow pad and see if I can get enough
> materials
> to start the thing for that kind of money.
> I have doubts.
>
> Rick Bastedo
>
>
> From: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
> Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:46:15 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Canvas shed for Spridget cover?
>
> I had one of the $200 ones as well, lasted maybe a year or so out in the
> weather. I thing these are meant to be very temporary party tents.
>
> That $600 one on amazon has bigger 2" tubes (think of a frame made of
> exhaust piping). The cover should last longer, but you'll still probably
> only get 5 years out of it. If it's anchored well, the tubes are pretty
> sturdy, unlike the $200 ones, which crumple if you look at them funny.
>
> Just my experience.
>
> -=Chris
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