[jdubbya]

I'm constructing a skeleton cage; top and bottom are 16 inch square. Opted to go square instead of round for a couple reasons. Bars will be 3/4 inch pvc. I'm trying to get the dang spacing right but no matter what I do it's off. Can someone throw out a formula or better yet, a measurement for spacing the bars evenly, both from the edge and between each other. I'm also really tired and can't focus on this. It's probably simple but I'm not getting it. I'm looking at 4 bars on each side with the corner bars being common (12 bars total).
Thanks for any help

 

[ScareFX]

How about the spacing in this diagram? Put the center points of your holes in each corner one inch off each side. Repeat for all four sides.

http://64.226.23.133/woodycarr/images/bar_spacing.pdf

 

[gmacted]

Wow! Talk about service with a smile!

 

[jdubbya]

I do believe this will work! Thanks Woody!
Very much appreciated.

 

[ScareFX]

You're very welcome jdubbya.

 

[jdubbya]

Yup! Worked out well. Really have to force the pvc into the holes. I may try a bit of grease just to help it along. Then I can put a small screw into each to hold it. It's shaping up though. Thanks again!:jol:

 

[JustMatt]

You can also check your home and garden store, they have 2', 4', 8' and 10' plant stakes for 99 cents each (2 months ago, maybe cheaper now). They are steel with a green plastic coating, and little ribs every 6 inches. The bars will be narrower but you can't beat the price.

 

[krypt]

Yup! Worked out well. Really have to force the pvc into the holes. I may try a bit of grease just to help it along. Then I can put a small screw into each to hold it. It's shaping up though. Thanks again!:jol:

i can help with the grease look into lithium grease little goes a long way.....its not a heavy grease so easier clean up ....it wont be realy messy .....get at autoparts store

 

[jdubbya]

i can help with the grease look into lithium grease little goes a long way.....its not a heavy grease so easier clean up ....it wont be realy messy .....get at autoparts store

Thanks. I actually just bored out the holes a bit and they fit good. Put a small screw through the wood and into each pipe for extra hold.

 

[roadkill]

And the pics of this new prop are where exactly?

 

[jdubbya]

And the pics of this new prop are where exactly?

I'm one of the unfortunate few that doesn't own a digital camera , however...I know some folks who will lend me one. I hope to do this soon as I put a couple other things together so with any luck, I'll have some up in a week or so.:jol: