I seem to remember seeing something at GI Joes, (Joes Sports or whatever it is
called) That had a corrugated roof with 6 metal poles. Under $200. Designed to
cover a small off-road vehicle. Probably at other sports places also.
> Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:28:27 -0700
> From: rbastedo@gmail.com
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Canvas shed for Spridget cover?
>
> 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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