Good question, it'll depend on your local lumber prices but you should do it right consider it an investment. Lumber isn't cheap here, but I'd estimate you'll be looking at $10-15 in 2x4s, $15-25 in plywood, $10 in screws and investing several hours of labor (probably 3-4 for your first attempt if you don't have a lot of experience with woodworking). I can be done with handtools, but for this project I used nearly $800 in tools.
Yes, I know I could have used other techniques to cut it out rather than using a reciprocating saw for first a rough cut and following with a flush cut once it was screwed down, but without a manufacturing jig we found cutting the plywood to shape first invited problems.
what is the height in the end of the A frame
tomhighii 2 months ago
Good question, it'll depend on your local lumber prices but you should do it right consider it an investment. Lumber isn't cheap here, but I'd estimate you'll be looking at $10-15 in 2x4s, $15-25 in plywood, $10 in screws and investing several hours of labor (probably 3-4 for your first attempt if you don't have a lot of experience with woodworking). I can be done with handtools, but for this project I used nearly $800 in tools.
slacklinejoe 2 years ago
so how much is it to make one a frame?
ashpaw2 2 years ago
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slacklinejoe 3 years ago
Yes, I know I could have used other techniques to cut it out rather than using a reciprocating saw for first a rough cut and following with a flush cut once it was screwed down, but without a manufacturing jig we found cutting the plywood to shape first invited problems.
slacklinejoe 3 years ago