hubs dome How To Build Download Page 2

Parts checklist

2. 

To clamp-up the hubs

1. 

To build the dome

x6

x35

x30

x20

Allen key 

Used to hold 
the hub screws 
in position when 
clamping the hubs.

For the base

You will need 
another 10 wood 
screws or another 
20 ball connectors 
and 20 wood screws 
depending on which 
base approach you 
go for. These are 
included in the kit.
See the Completing 
your dome
 section 
for more.

x1

Hanging eyelet

Use this to hang 
something nice 
from the centre 
of your dome.

x26

Hub screw 

Goes through the 
centre of the 
hub for clamping.

x26

Locking plate 

Clamps the ball 
connectors in place 
once the dome is in 
its fi nal position.

x25

Wing nut

Screws onto the end 
of the hub screw to 
clamp the locking 
plate in place.

SHORTS

LONGS

Summary of Contents for dome

Page 1: ...How to build your dome Version 1 Waterproof and tearproof ...

Page 2: ...pending on which base approach you go for These are included in the kit See the Completing your dome section for more x1 Hanging eyelet Use this to hang something nice from the centre of your dome x26 Hub screw Goes through the centre of the hub for clamping x26 Locking plate Clamps the ball connectors in place once the dome is in its final position x25 Wing nut Screws onto the end of the hub scre...

Page 3: ... Insert and remove ball connectors in this alignment 2 Stay on the outside during the build 4 Lift the hub above to enable connection 5 Lift by the sticks above the hub 6 Only clamp up hubs when the dome is in its final position Moving the dome whilst clamped up will damage the hubs and ball connectors Use two if you can On its base Won t connect ...

Page 4: ...ion of domes comes at the cost of ultimate strength Domes built with hubs are still satisfyingly sturdy structures which are more than strong enough for their intended uses eg fruit cages garden rooms chicken runs etc Tip Wearing gloves minimises the risk Tip If a stick pops out just pop it back in Not a climbing frame Don t suspend heavy objects Hold sticks away from the hubs Keep fingertips away...

Page 5: ...onnection Connect a pair of LONGS into the left and right free sockets of the 6 way hubs keep the middle socket free Use 6 way hubs to connect the LONGS together to create triangles Place ten SHORTS in a ring around the structure so far Work your way around the ring connecting the sticks one at a time when you can t make a connection lift the hub above Connect a SHORT into the remaining free socke...

Page 6: ...roving tricky slightly loosening one ball connector helps The hub sits horizontally and a screw through the centre of the hub can fix it to the base It s also possible to use a hub screw if you embed an M6 threaded insert in your base wood screws included in the kit Lying down Temporary use It is possible to simply rest your dome on the ground using the lying down approach Stake through the centre...

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