Re: Dome shed simplicity

[Chris Hansen <chris at phred dot mine dot nu>]

}>    So, instead of a hub connector, maybe what we need is a *panel*
}>connector. Provide a cutting pattern for the plywood, and provide
}>angle to join panel edges, rather than hub/strut?  Cut panels, screw
}>the angle to the edges, join panels....done?  What would it take to
}>hear, "Boy that sure went up>
}>easy. Why did I ever mess with those old wood shed plans..."
}

I hope this makes sense, needs illustrated, I don't currently have that
capability, if it's completely unclear let me know and I'll start over.

I've seen pictures of a number of rectangular sheeting based domes, all
had holes, but they provided structure and partial shelter.  What if
we (for example) build (find, borrow) a 2/3 icosa out of 4x8 foot plywood
and measure the holes from edge of plywood to hole center.  Now take new
plywood and screw 4 measured pieces of plumbers tape to it at the center
of each edge.  Add one bolt per hole, screws(or power staples), and
bolt-on hole covers.

We now have a kit, the customer dumps the box in his yard.
Overlaps the pieces(assisted by patterns painted on the pieces if
necessary), puts bolts through the plumbers tape, starts all the nuts,
tightens all the nuts, and he has a dome.

Screws, bolt-on hole covers, and a door appropriate to use(shed, small
garage etc.) finish it.

C