Canopy Builder

[lnevo]

Looking for someone who can help me with a canopy build. I have all the dimensions and know exactly what I'm looking for. Preferably someone local.

Thanks,
Lee

 

[duromega]

Lee have you consider DIY ???

 

[lnevo]

I always consider DIY!

The problem I have is that I'm not equipped for carpentry. I don't have access or the experience to do it the way I want, but I am good at technical drawings and have a really nice sketch-up of what I need. I can come up with a cut list and things that I need, but just need help with the execution.

I don't mind paying someone to do it in full or if someone can give me a hand with all the cuts and the construction, either way is good for me. I can do the finish work no problem.

 

[lnevo]

So thinking about doing it myself more and more. Home Depot carries 1" or 21/32" pine boards. Thinking of going one inch but not sure if that will be too heavy? Any thoughts?

 

[bertyboy69]

depends on what u need really , if you post the sketch up it will be much easier to help , if your making a tounge and groove with a center panel then 1 inch stock is recomended thats what i used when i made my canopy, and weight shouldnt be a problem the canaopy shouldnt ever have to be removed if theres proper access for the lighting and feeding cleaning ect

 

[lnevo]

That's the thing, I don't have any tools for joinery. I was thinking of getting one of them small jigs for pocket screws and just using finish nails and glue on the trim.

Here's the sketchup file http://bit.ly/1pTNLmY

 

[bertyboy69]

that may work , i personally didnt like the pocket jig i prefer using the router for joining wood , i actually got a cheap craftsman router with a small plastic table for 99$ and it works for the small projects i do , where are u located , im on staten island if u wanted to i could help you here

 

[lnevo]

Thanks man appreciate the offer. My dad gave me a friend of his contact who is a cabinet maker. I'll see what that route will look like before going any further.

 

[bertyboy69]

okay sounds good , im not carpenter by any means but i have to say it did come out very good , i have little patience when it comes to finishing wood , the staining process is not my strong suit but the actual carpentry i do well with , but by no means a cabinet maker lol , if you need help though shoot me a pm i only require some beers to finish the job ! haha

 

[lnevo]

So what's good paint and seal to use. I was told my stand is paint and clear coat.

 

[winsbxnyc]

Hit up tttony he built mine he is on mr

 

[lnevo]

Already did. Not an option. Thanks though. It's getting built already but I'll be doing the finish.

Mods can this be moved to DIY?

 

[crox99]

I guess you are going to paint it black. You can use rust-oleum for your project.