Post #124029 by dmilkman on Sat, Nov 6, 2004 7:17 PM

Thanks for the replies.I kinda drew a picture of what I wanted and went from there.I just bought a bunch of 10 foot lenths of 25 gauge galvanized steel channel and studs.They are all screwed together with 1/2" zinc pan head sheet metal screws.The poles are in 5 gallon buckets with 5 minute pole set mortar,then screwed into the frame on the gound and up to the top.I researched building one of these for a while on the internet,books and looked inside the ones they sell at BBQ's Galore and Lowes.
It was much easier using steel rather than wood.Especially on the angles.Tin snips,a chop saw,a magnetic level,and a screw gun.Plus my labor.I saved a ton of $$ by doing it all myself.
I hooked up 4 different electrical boxes,a stainless water line for the mister system around the perimiter of the Palapa,wired for a TV and DVD AM/FM home theater system with 4 flush mount Sony 6x9's.
More pics as soon as it's done!!
Thanks again for all the replies!

[ Edited by: dmilkman on 2004-11-06 19:24 ]