PappaBear's DIY Poly-Wood Cabin

This tent cost me less than $30 to build with loads of extra materials for future projects. Very portable and can be built up and taken down with a Phillips head.

EDIT:I realized I didnt explain myself very well.. I apologize. I have been building these for a long time. Single plant boxes to 8x8x8 rooms. Depending on the size of the room is the variable for which you decide on what size wood used. 1x2x8 for small jobs, 2x2x8 medium jobs, and finally 2x4x8 for large scale. In my case for this desktop build of 16x20x30" I used 1x2x8 and its fantastic. "Measure twice, cut once." Remember that before any build. Safety glasses are always a plus (oakley makes a nice pair). Decide your deminsions and then calculate what materials you need. Take your time and pay attention, the more you do the more left over materials you will have in the end.

-PappaBear

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Items you will need:
- 1x2x8 whiteboard or ceder furring strips
- 1 1/2" screws
- duct tape
- black & white poly-vinyl sheeting

Optional:
- drill
- scissors
- measuring tape
- skill saw
- paper masking tape
- card board
- stapler
- clamp
- pencil
- blade
- cardboard __________________________________________________ _________________________

Frame:
Measure twice, cut once. Start out by calculating how many planks you will need before you start. Get all supplies, tools, and medication necessary for the application.


1x2x8 are not actually 1"x2", that said I want my cabin roughly around 16"x20"x30". So I measured for 4x 16", 4x 20",and 4x 30". Cut your wood all at once, but check your measurements before each cut. The length will end up being about 17 1/2" when all said and done.


Now you have the base material for your build. It is always a good idea to keep all tools and supplies organized.


This is a general model. The planks are free standing to check fit. As you can see they fit just fine.

We start by clamping our joints together with a c-clamp. I have pre-drilled pilot holes for the screws as not to split the wood. Start with 1x 16" plank and 1x 20" plank. Make sure the longer plank is on the outer sides. Drill two screws evenly spaced starting in the 20 and ending in your 16. (You will be repeating this step for the crown of your cabin as well.)

Do this for both ends, attach the other side in the same fashion. There should be 2x screws in each joint rite now totaling 8x screws.

Finishing the crown you should now have a general idea of the square footage of your grow.

Two outer frames complete. You can now check to see how they match up. You should have little to zero variance in the two.

Now you are ready for your supports. Clamp the 30" plank evenly at the end of the two outer support. Drill two more pilot holes to connect the 20 to the 30. The 16 will need to anchored to the 30 between the 4x screws. (Example in photo). This will account with how sturdy your joints are.

Wow, we have come along way from a few planks of wood haven't we? Repeat these steps for the last two supports. Checking your work along the way. Putting tools back where they need to be so there accessible when necessary.

Check all joints. There should be 5x screws in each joint. 4x connecting the 20 to the 30 and 1 connecting 16 to 30.

Now in my case, I built this one perfect for either a single plant, insemination room, or multi-veg .
The cabin frame is not finished. You can use it this way, but I advise a nice white paint or at least some type of sealant. If done correctly you will be able to mark all the corners that meet and you will have a collapsible frame that can be assembled with a screw driver.
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Tent:
00.jpgHere we have our frame, post construction. Perfect for CFL clamps.

01.jpgUn roll the poly enough to place your frame with an excess on both ends.

02.jpgUsing an extra plank, cut off the excess poly. In my case it is 2".

03.jpgNow cut, but always remember. Measure twice, cut once.

04.jpgFinish your cut using the plank as your guide. The less mess-ups, the more material left over for other projects.

05.jpgNow lay frame face down on poly. Measure enough room for door to overlap top and sides a few inches, but NOT the bottom.

06.jpg Check your spacing.

07.jpgMaking sure you have the same amount of material on both ends.

08.jpgCenter the frame to bottom middle of door. Recheck spacing.

09.jpgUsing masking tape as a temporary hold, attach poly to frame.

10.jpgYou should now have overlapping sides taped to frame now with overlapping top still lying out.

11.jpgHere is the top overlapping piece. Notice I cut a strip of cardboard box the same width as the panel. This will be to reinforce the door.

12.jpgFolding the edges of the poly in, place the card board mid-center.

13.jpgMake sure the card board is locked in the crease of the fold.

14.jpgFolding cardboard filled poly over frame use stapler to attach the top of the door to top frame. Now tat it is attached to the frame, tear down will be a snap as it is only attached to one piece.

15.jpg A few good staples never hurt anyone. The cardboard reinforces the poly.

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17.jpgAfter standing upright, cut the overlapping crease. This flap will eventually be on the outside.

18.jpgThis is what te front should look like.

19.jpgUnroll the poly and lay the frame on its side. Remember to check spacing.

20.jpgUse an extra panel as to measure a straight line for the cut, allowing for an extra few inches on both sides. Cutting away excess material.

21.jpgHere is a side view. Now you can take the flaps of the door and tape them on the outside of the tent.

22.jpgNow place upside down on the sheeting, leaving excess on all four sides.

23.jpgYou should have something that looks close to this.

24.jpgMeasure out the tape, the attach for all sides. Making sur it stays inside the front door flaps.

25.jpgRepeat same steps for the top. Now you should have an extra flap for the front. Fold it down and attach.
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End:
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End result being your basic cabin, great for all of your growing needs.
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+reps are heavily appreciated. I will continue to post the extras and mods when I can. Any questions, comments concerns please pm or forward them to this thread: You said you want a grow tent for under $50? . I hate sour duds so please save the negative comments, thanks.

-PappaBear

Originally Posted by shishkaboy

+rep to papabear i was having trouble finding a diy tent i was thinking of using pvc pipe but i suppose the wood would be more stable. I think i am gonna just keep builing these things all over the house.
Question.
What is a honey pot?
i wanna build a diy carbom filter for this are there any designs that u would reccomend?

Thanks buddy, yes you really should build them all over the house lol.
A honey pot is a carbon filter I designed, easy to build and the cost is very low..
Add me and I will send you a message when I post the DIY. Since you seem to be in a rush I could put a hold on some things and try and make it to the hardware store.