Looking to build an 8' high, 20x20 enclosure for netting over blueberry bushes, comprable to this: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2707/6934/files/diy-emt-conduit-ukulele-cart-maker-pipe-connectors-page-086.jpg?v=1770753413.
A couple of questions:
Each side will have 3 posts, one on each end and one in the middle, extending from the top plate to the ground. They'll each be 10' apart from each other, and the bottoms will be strapped to a PT lumber frame at the bottom. Looking at photos it seems like some people put a horizontal purlin between posts about halfway up, and some don't. Since it will be netting there won't be a lot of shear stress, but it does seem like a tall post to not need some additional support.
Similarly, it looks like some people use 45 degree braces and some don't. Thoughts from those who have/haven't?
One of the videos mentions that fabric clips good for holding the netting onto the conduit are available in the store, but MP doesn't seem to sell them anymore. Any tips on a good source for these?
I see one gate hinge option in the store - has anyone come up with others?
This page promises a downloadable book, but no link to download it! Anyone have another source? https://makerpipe.com/pages/gardeners-book
Thanks, all!