See how I screwed through the ends and into the last hoop. I predrilled these holes with a tiny drill bit

See how I screwed through the ends and into the last hoop. I predrilled these holes with a tiny drill bit

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A 20" length of furring strip is used to attach the ends of the hardware cloth to the base. I used 1 3/4" deck screws.

A 20" length of furring strip is used to attach the ends of the hardware cloth to the base. I used 1 3/4" deck screws.

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Hardware cloth is overlapped by one square then ziptied to the conduit. I put several close together at the base and space them out further towards the top. If you had a heavy predator load, i would put many zipties on.

Hardware cloth is overlapped by one square then ziptied to the conduit. I put several close together at the base and space them out further towards the top. If you had a heavy predator load, i would put many zipties on.

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See here how the bottom 3" are pounded flat, pre-drilled, then screwed to the base

See here how the bottom 3" are pounded flat, pre-drilled, then screwed to the base

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Hardware cloth is overlapped by one square then ziptied to the conduit. I put several close together at the base and space them out further towards the top. If you had a heavy predator load, i would put many zipties on.

Hardware cloth is overlapped by one square then ziptied to the conduit. I put several close together at the base and space them out further towards the top. If you had a heavy predator load, i would put many zipties on.

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  • Date added Aug 11, 2015
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Here is the hoop house with the ends on. The ends are 1/2 plywood. I screwed the whole sheet to the base once the hoops were on, traced the arc, then took the sheet off and cut it with a jig saw. I eyeballed the door with a circular saw.

Here is the hoop house with the ends on. The ends are 1/2 plywood. I screwed the whole sheet to the base once the hoops were on, traced the arc, then took the sheet off and cut it with a jig saw. I eyeballed the door with a circular saw.

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Firmly work the pipe around the arc. The end will not stay put, but this is accounted for when you attach the hoop to the base

Firmly work the pipe around the arc. The end will not stay put, but this is accounted for when you attach the hoop to the base

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Firmly work the pipe around the arc. Take your time so it doesnt kink

Firmly work the pipe around the arc. Take your time so it doesnt kink

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Firmly work the pipe around the arc. Take your time so it doesnt kink

Firmly work the pipe around the arc. Take your time so it doesnt kink

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Firmly work the pipe around the arc. Take your time so it doesnt kink

Firmly work the pipe around the arc. Take your time so it doesnt kink

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My redneck pipe bender. The pipe is slotted into the end 3" to leave a flat end for pounding/drilling/screwing leter

My redneck pipe bender. The pipe is slotted into the end 3" to leave a flat end for pounding/drilling/screwing leter

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My redneck pipe bender

My redneck pipe bender

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My redneck pipe bender. Notice that there are more scrap pieces in the first half of the arc than the second half. that is where the stress is highest

My redneck pipe bender. Notice that there are more scrap pieces in the first half of the arc than the second half. that is where the stress is highest

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My redneck pipe bender

My redneck pipe bender

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The base with the hoops attached. They must be exactly 24" on center apart for the hardware cloth to fit.

The base with the hoops attached. They must be exactly 24" on center apart for the hardware cloth to fit.

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The base with the hoops attached. They must be exactly 24" on center apart for the hardware cloth to fit.

The base with the hoops attached. They must be exactly 24" on center apart for the hardware cloth to fit.

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The bases got a test run by my dogs

The bases got a test run by my dogs

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The door is made from the bottom of an old wood screen door that i had laying around. The door on my other tractor is made from the square trimmed from the door hole. I dont care for that one because it is flimsy and warped so it it needs some work. This door is sturdy

The door is made from the bottom of an old wood screen door that i had laying around. The door on my other tractor is made from the square trimmed from the door hole. I dont care for that one because it is flimsy and warped so it it needs some work. This door is sturdy

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Here is the trough pulled out for filling.

Here is the trough pulled out for filling.

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