Modified Purina Coop with full instructions and pictures (STAGE 2)

[nikka77]

Hi Sam and Domino.

Am referring to the beginning here, viz., "Step 2 "Add 2x4 sections into base flooring." You lost me there. Am not modifying the Purina Plan, so am not sure what you are referring to when you say there are openings for mice.

Can you help with a simple interpretation. Am referring to the Purina Materials listing for the Floor Assembly: the listing seem to differ from their drawing.
E.g., They list (4) 2x4 - 42"
E.g., They list (2) 2x4 - 45"
E.g., (1) 3/4 plywood - 45"x45"

Their Floor Framing Drawing shows two sets of widths & lengths dimensions: Internally arrows 45" x 45", and another with external arrows 38" x 41"
This is confusing to me. I can understand the plywood dimensions. It will fit the internal arrows 45"x45". But, where do the 38" x41" dimensions fit? What do I do with the external 2x4s? I had Home Depot cut me (4) 2x4s that are 42" in length and (4) 2x4s that are 45" in length. So I have the lumber but am not sure of the meaning of the 38"x41"/

Please tell me what they mean! Will really appreciate that. Am just beginning!!!

The internal part is the inside of the floor and the part that shows 38" and 41" is to make the frame flush with the outside legs. Without it mice would get in. Make sure that you check your measurements again, since HD did them for you because sometimes the cuts can be off.

 

[PinkRooster]

This is going well, I would again like to thanks the OP.. This is great, I will be building this once the final drawing are in.. don't want to rush in!

 

[Sam and Domino]

Here is a PDF (rough one) of the sizes, etc.. I will post the autocad drawing within a few days!

I had to upload off this site.. they don't allow attachments!

here is the link, hosted on MediaFire: http://www.mediafire.com/?cn9fc8h5pa1lggi

 

[Sam and Domino]

OK, got the materials for the roof, entry and back doors and soffit vents too.. that is what is on tap for Stage 3!

 

[Sam and Domino]

Sorry for the delay, we have a family emergency at home, we will get the third stage up as soon as we can.

Sorry

 

[bamafan87]

I am in the beginning stages of building this coop. I am no where near attaching the nest boxes but I have been browsing through the pictures and was just wondering how do you attach the nest boxes? I don't have the best carpentry skills but I'm learning while building this coop!

 

[browneyegurl35]

I'm making the same coop and the floor is heavy, which is a good thing. You can reinforce it by making braces for the legs but you will not need. It

 

[hondo58]

I am in the beginning stages of building this coop. I am no where near attaching the nest boxes but I have been browsing through the pictures and was just wondering how do you attach the nest boxes? I don't have the best carpentry skills but I'm learning while building this coop!

The nest box is framed with 2 x 4s which are used to attach the sides to the floor. Since the opening is cut 2" less than the size of the nest box you can run screws from the inside into the 2 x 4s. Then screw down into the cleat to hold the bottom to the cleat.

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[bamafan87]

what about underneath the boxes?

 

[hondo58]

what about underneath the boxes?

Not sure what you are asking. There is a 2 x 4 cleat underneath. Do you see it on the plans?