12 |
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Steel bed frames
Free from Co-op and can be found for cheap on Craigslist
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24 |
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Composite deck balusters
Purchased from Lowes. One box holds 14 pieces for $40/per box. (This was originally meant to save weight on the frame but it really wasn't worth it)
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200 |
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6"x6" mirrors (hand cut)
I found 3 (3'x6') mirrors on Craigslist for $20ea. Will need to find more!
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120 |
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2 1/2", 1/4" 20 All Thread bolt
These pass through the composite deck baluster and metal frame to attach Ball head mounts
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200 |
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1/4" 20 nuts
Used to lock down Ball head mounts
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200 |
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1/4" lock washer
Used to lock down Ball head mounts
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80 |
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1", 1/4" 20 bolt
These pass through just the metal frame to attach Ball head mounts
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200 |
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1/4" 20 Nylock nut
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2 |
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1/4" cobalt drill bit
You really need these to drill through the bedframes, it makes a world of difference compared to highspeed steel bits.
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400 |
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1/4" ID 5/8" OD Rubber bonded metal washers
Often used to make a seal between the screw and corrugated roofing material
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168 |
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1/4" washers
Needed because I used the Composite deck balusters
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1 |
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GAST compressed air motor
1.8hp bought on ebay
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1 |
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Permanent magnet Treadmill motor
Found in old treadmill
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1 |
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Treadmill tilt motor
Found in old treadmill. May possibly be used to tilt frames to track the sun.
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200 |
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Ball head mounts for camera tripod
Found on ebay for $1.50ea (free shipping)
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