How to build a simple PVC Sukkah

[justadad95070]

If you want a copy of any of the materials shown in the video contact me.

[airsoftairbornteam]

Can this work for a batting cage with a net?

[justadad95070]

@airsoftairbornteam, If you use the schedule 40 PVC materials it should be as strong as some of the commercial batting cages around. Just make sure its big enough to accommodate your home run swing.

[calichigal]

Very nice! You should open an account on the Instructables web site and write up an instructable on this.

[smokesperson]

Did you use PVC cement? If not, how did you stabilize it? I have tried and mine keeps collapsing!

[justadad95070]

@smokesperson I don't use cement, somehow it stays together. It's true that not all schedule 40 pipes are identical. Either the connectors or the pipe diameter varies so i tried pre-fitting before cutting.

[deborahadugger49]

Hey ..thank you so much ..

[mcomeslast]

This is awesome! I couldn't afford a premade. This I can do!

[justadad95070]

The parts list are available for download at files.me.com/dave95070/z2gnmq. The link will be available until Nov 2011.

[forestcats]

@justadad95070 Thanks, built it alone last year much easier than this year. We (husband joined me and "helped") needed to realize you started building the middle, then the top and finally the bottom legs. We use quilts that I make for the walls each year.

[cutepocolypse]

Love your sukkah! Is there any way you can post your instructions again? This looks great to us, but we can't read the measurements page too well. Thanks!

[pahrn]

I contacted this very kind man and got detailed instructions. I took me (single handedly) about 5 hours to measure, cut and construct the Sukkah. I took the extra step of color coding the parts (ends of PVC/ and corresponding joints) so I can quickly assemble it. This will last for decades; it's easy to put up/ take down, stores conveniently, is sturdy, and best of all, looks lovely!

[KingOystar]

wow great sukkah idea! Yasher Koach and Hag Semach!

[RonRay]

@justadad95070

The material list, cutting diagram, and other diagrams are no longer available for download at files.me.com/dave95070/z2gnmq

Can you give another download location or email them to me?

Thank you.

[AmosPressley]

One tip:

Notice the cut he is making 0:15 takes him a lot of sawing back and forth? It looks like he either has a cheap and dull hacksaw blade, or it has fine teeth, usually used for metal cutting.

PVC pipe will be easier quicker to cut if you make sure that the hacksaw blade you have is 18 teeth per inch. I personally also like to sometimes put the hacksaw blade in backwards so that it cuts on the pull and the push, and it doesn't bind.

[lichott]

I've tried to link to the materials list, but it's not coming up. Can you email me a copy — lichott@yahoo.com

[justadad95070]

Changing any of the dimensions is a matter of scaling. I made a miniature version version as a demonstration a few years ago. It was a matter of determining the scaling factor and applying it to all pieces. The great thing about PVC is that it allows a lot of flexibility, people have communicated to me variations on the design. If it works for them that's great.

[justadad95070]

Material list, cutting diagram, and other diagrams in video are available for download at files.me.com/dave95070/z2gnmq. The link will be available through the end of October. It's time I started myself. Happy Construction.

[barakthecat]

Can you email a copy of the parts spreadsheet? Thanks.

[caviarcbr]

hi there, can you send me the materials list please?

[justadad95070]

@caviarcbr link for downloading materials list is files.me.com/dave95070/z2gnmq

[caviarcbr]

@justadad95070 Thank you so much..the entry is on the 12' right? I think I will have to make changes to have the entry on the 10' part, not sure how I will make the changes, any suggestions?

[TheTandjmom]

Can you please send me materials list and the cutting diagram.

Thanks,

[leebreitz]

like the video would like to build one could you send me the cutting diagram as well as the material list

thanks

[bruc33ef]

Outstanding! It would also make a great inexpensive permaculture shadehouse attached to the north side of a house or cabin. It would act as a wall and roof trellis for growing edible vines. It would also cool the air which would enter the house through an open door or windows and thus help cool the house. It would be a great place for sitting outside in the summer during the day or evening and could easily be dismantled in winter.

[vaccavo]

Congratulations, my friend! Was it designed by you?

[justadad95070]

@vaccavo No, I found the design in a magazine at the library and thought I'd give it a try.

[Lindsay39]

I would like to get the materials list. thank you!

[pwolly2]

Hi, how big is this Sukkah? Length X Width X Height--- I'm looking to build it on my deck!

[justadad95070]

12' L x 10' W x 7.5' T

[wocheyney]

@justadad95070

Can you send us the directions and cutting, we bought all the supplies and we are stuck :)

[gumdropmom]

This looks really great - and I've just had a really frustrating experience trying to make a sukkah from a diy on-line page.

Can you provide a more schematic model of this that might be easier to duplicate? Something that showed where each particular pipe length goes???

Best,

Emily

[justadad95070]

I can send you an excel spreadsheet that has the materials list + cutting diagram

[dangerzone550]

can you send me on please i would realy apreciate

[MrWileyCoyote]

Excellent video -- thanks for encouragement -- Happy Sukkos!

[FramerCid]

aw man for a minute there I thought you were building a Sukkah for elves, LOL. Very nice design!