Poly-Propagators Build Materials:
• 4 2x4 pressure treated lumber
• 3” Deck Screws
• Square
• Plexiglass
• Rolling wheels (if desired)
• Stainless Screws
• Wood drill bits (must have point on bit) - see photo
Building Process:
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Cut 2 2x4’s 25 1/2”for base
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Cut 2 2x4’s 28 1/2” for base
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Screw together using 8 screws - see pictures
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Cut 2 2x4’s 22” for uprights
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Cut 2 2x4’s 17” for uprights
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Attach as shown on picture. Make sure they are straight using a square tool. Both ways, temporarily attach with clamps - see picture. You choose height of angle desired.
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Mark upright wood & cut angles — test fit. If OK screw uprights using 8 screws
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Measure top boards ( approximately 30”). Make sure they are long enough on the bottom of board.
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Mark angle on both & cut (approximately 25 1/4”) - test fit. If correct, use 8 screws to attach front & back top boards. (be careful of the upright screws already in place).
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Install plastic using thin wood & staples & wire mesh, to hold plastic seeding trays. - see picture.
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We cut cardboard to make a pattern for the plexiglass - see picture
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To cut plexiglass use a skill saw, but turn the blade around backwards. Go slow, it will be messy. Use a flat file to clean up edges.
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Test fit the plexiglass; if it is too large, use a sander to adjust the fit.
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Use your special wood drill bit ( see photo) to cut holes in the plexiglass. Do no drill fast, let the bit do the work.
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I stall the plexiglass & attach with stainless steel screws. I use only 4 per opening.
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To hold the top piece of plexiglass I added 2 small boards on the top & bottom.(see picture)
The final product including sliding side door to allow easy access when polypropagator is on the table.
