This is a pretty standard design, but I figured I would share since I stole all of the ideas from other posts here. I just started this afternoon so the rack is still a work in progress.
- The tubs ($5.47 * 18 = 98.46) were the concrete mixing tubs from Home Depot. I checked the ones at Lowe's but they were a bit too flimsy.
- I got two 2'x25' rolls of 1/4" hardware cloth from Home Depot as well, which came out to $91.94. Hindsight... you can just get 4 rolls of 3'x10' and save like $20.
- All of the PVC, lumber, screws, water tub, etc. ended up costing around $150.
- I already had water nipples. These will run you about $75 for 18, plus shipping.
All together with tax and military discounts I'm into it for about $350, plus the water nipples that I bought a few months ago while building my other rack. About twice as expensive as I figured on when I first started thinking about doing this, but not too bad I guess.
Initial cuts:
- 1x2x8 - 24 28" cuts
- 1x4x8 - 24 22" cuts
- 2x2x8 - 12 67" cuts, 24 25" cuts
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...k/IMG_2222.jpg
Beginning the first frame:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...k/IMG_2225.jpg
I already built the first frame and attached and marked the rails to exactly where I wanted them. I took the rails off because I still have to put the hardware cloth on, but I used that first frame to mark exactly where I want the rails to go on each of the other frames. This should speed up the process a bit.
Note: Don't buy twisted 2x2s like the one I have in the middle there. I have to replace that one tomorrow :P
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...k/IMG_2230.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...k/IMG_2232.jpg
Here I am doing each tub individually, but you can use the 3'x10' roll and just go length wise across the entire frame. You should be able to cover 5 tubs with one roll, so use 4 rolls @ $18 a piece. $72 instead of the $92 that I spent.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...k/IMG_2233.jpg
Make sure you fold the cloth over the front and staple it down, otherwise your fingers may get stabbed while pushing in the tubs.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...k/IMG_2236.jpg
Testing the tubs. They slide perfectly, and the gap seems to be about 1/8" to 1/4" which should be fine.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...k/IMG_2238.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...k/IMG_2244.jpg
I can get a bit more detailed with the measurements and material list if needed. More pictures probably tomorrow!
