Needed a sunshade...

DIYGuy · Apr 27, 2003

I needed a sunshade, but wasn't ready to spend $400 for a canopy. Attached is my solution. Total cost $40.

prosperity · Apr 27, 2003

I love it!
How about some details please?
Looks like a real nice solution - I've been shopping around for a canopy too.

DIYGuy · Apr 27, 2003

I have a few more details on my website:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1nh79/id13.html

I went romping through the woods with it. It seems quite stable, but I don't think I'll be hanging mirrors on it. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Last note: Not real visible on the site are the corner plates. Each corner has a 4"x4" triangle dadoed into them to strengthen the corners. Without them, I think the joint would fracture over time.

DIYGuy

Gary_in_Indiana · Jun 28, 2003

Is it just my old eyes or do I actually see a couple of large bolts through your ROPS?

Anonymous Poster · Jun 29, 2003

Nice work!

And let me compliment you specifically on your choice of <font color="orange">Kubota Orange </font> for the fabric!

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Bird · Jun 29, 2003

Yep, I much preferred the canopy I had on my B2710, but when I had the B7100 my brother made me something similar (but not as neat and pretty as yours). He simply welded up a frame of 1" square tubular steel, used some old RV awning fabric he had, put grommets around the edges, and made it big enough to come down below and around the frame with bungy cords stretched from one side to the other to hold it on. It sure beats umbrellas.