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Post by vadogdriver on Oct 31, 2012 21:51:37 GMT -5
I'm looking to build a new dog box out of steel framing and could use any help or ideas (pictures would be nice too) you guys may have. I'm wanting something about 52" long 48 across and 26 deep. Any tips on how to get started would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by glynnsdawgs63 on Nov 2, 2012 17:19:28 GMT -5
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Post by vadogdriver on Nov 3, 2012 19:39:10 GMT -5
Great looking box. How much did that set you back to purchase all of the materials.
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Post by popcorn501 on Nov 4, 2012 8:01:46 GMT -5
Conduit isn't that much which is what that box looks Luke it is made out of. I built one a few years back out of conduit and with the pressure treated plywood top I want to say I had less than 200 bucks in mine.
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Post by glynnsdawgs63 on Nov 4, 2012 14:28:30 GMT -5
1 sheet 1/2 in ply wood
6 10ft 3/4" conduit
1 bundle 1/2" conduit
2 sets hinges
2 latches
welding rods
1" self tapping screws to attach ply wood
I had $139.00 + time in the box
Glynn
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Post by popcorn501 on Nov 4, 2012 17:46:46 GMT -5
You take the 3/4 and put 1/2 inside of it to make the hinge and save some money there.
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Post by wmadoghunter on Nov 5, 2012 11:55:20 GMT -5
You take the 3/4 and put 1/2 inside of it to make the hinge and save some money there. Hinges made that way rattle alot. I use 1/2" conduit cut with a tubing cutter so it has kind of a bevel to it. Then use 1/2" bolts as hinge pins. Sometimes you have to tap them in with a hammer, but they don't rattle much. Lately I've been using the security pannels or goat pannels( which ever one is 2"x4") for the sides, and just building the frame out of conduit. It costs a little more if your only building 1 box, but it really cuts down obn time. If you're building more than one, you can get about 3 boxes out of 1 pannel and it's cheaper. |
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Post by popcorn501 on Nov 5, 2012 22:09:41 GMT -5
You take the 3/4 and put 1/2 inside of it to make the hinge and save some money there. Hinges made that way rattle alot. I use 1/2" conduit cut with a tubing cutter so it has kind of a bevel to it. Then use 1/2" bolts as hinge pins. Sometimes you have to tap them in with a hammer, but they don't rattle much. Lately I've been using the security pannels or goat pannels( which ever one is 2"x4") for the sides, and just building the frame out of conduit. It costs a little more if your only building 1 box, but it really cuts down obn time. If you're building more than one, you can get about 3 boxes out of 1 pannel and it's cheaper. That is how I made mine and no rattle |
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Post by ikeleary on Nov 7, 2012 20:01:53 GMT -5
That's a nice looking box....I can say I got a price to have one made and the guy said 1300.....I'd let the hounds ride in the cab before spending that kind of cash...crazy talk....So instead, I have an old alum over the rail box and add a little something each year...The water tank is important...if the boys and girls know where to come for water they always come back  |
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Post by jp79 on Nov 21, 2012 10:09:32 GMT -5
just a suggestion, if anyone wants a good bottom in a box use a sheet of masonite, back side up. It will be a lot smoother, last a long time and wash out easier than plywood.
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