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William asks…
So I’m working on my Eagle Project, and I am making a concession stand for my former middle school. I have been asked to make a structure that is:
Portable- it will be moved to and from the softball and football fields with an industrial forklift of some sort. Which means the stand must be able to withstand periodic movement.
It will rest on cinder blocks, to keep it off the ground, and make for easy transportation.
The dimensions need to be 10 x 10 ft.
The structure will be made with wood.
It needs to have three of the four sides made with wooden counter tops, for selling snaks to customers. The back side of the structure will have a gate for workers.
It must have a sturdy roof to provide shade and protection.
Slotted floors (like a deck) are a must.
If anyone could please post some plans that would give me an idea of what I’m up against it would be much appreciated. Thanks for reading.
Thanks a lot Danny, I will definitely be using triangles in my design, i recall that fact from a math i took. Using screws are a great idea, and I have been looking for plans online for a while now. I look forward to the actual construction of this project, thanks again.

Everything sounds good, except the “portable ” part.
This thing will be heavy. So, assuming the industrial forklift can pick it up, the next thing will be “rigid”.
Go to a Barnes & Noble or other place with good books on such projects, relax, and peruse DIY books on lawn and garden structures of suitable size. Pay particular attention to framing detail, likely to involve first building a platform. Plan on adding additional bracing in your case. Note that a triangle is way stiffer than a rectangle, so even adding a small, diagonal 2-by brace at joints can work wonders.
Think it out, and get to know it. Think strong and light. If plans call for 16″ on-center floor joists, use 24″ on center to save weight. For the counter tops, disregard advice to use sturdy stuff like 3/4″ plywood, but rather think of a 1-by frame with a 3/8″, or even a 1/4″ top, if less than say 24″ wide.
Check out Torqx screws for framing fasteners as opposed to nails. Won’t get loose and sloppy.
If I recall correctly, there was a saying that to build a winning car for the Indy 500, just
“Simplify and add lightness”.

Joseph asks…
My friends and I will host a small party for someone’s birthday. We plan to have a hexagonal camping gazebo with UV protection and waterproof because our party will go outdoor but the weather may be poor.
Have you ever purchase gazebos online?Plz give me some suggestions!

Hi, You can get a hexagonal camping gazebo here http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=hexagonal%20camping%20gazebo&tag=recommended0b-20&index=aps&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 Hope this helps.

Robert asks…
a plan detail to erect a gazebo

It, the question, really has to do with the size of your wish. There are kits at Lowes and the like you can purchase that have full DIY instructions. I would just say it you have never built anything that is structural, please don’t attempt it. You will hurt not only yourself, but occupants in the future.
There are also many plans you may obtain from the Net.
Books at the Library.
I would suggest that if your asking, please hire a carpenter that you trust, and have him build it. You are going to be money ahead and won’t have to deal with potential of an overhead accident.

Thomas asks…
By the lake there is a gazebo (Sorry, if it’s spelled wrong) where me and my friends always pass while at the park and since Summer Break started today I wanted to have a big party there in about 3 weeks. I plan on having about 30 people, music, food, and sprinklers. Is there anything I need to do? Thanks!

Call your city offices.
In our city, you can reserve park locations (used to be free, may cost a small fee now). The night before you put up your city issued sign showing that the area is reserved.
Or – just risk it – and all meet there. Perhaps it will be available, perhaps not.

Carol asks…
Would like to plan either a garden wedding, park wedding, or in a gazebo.
Need any ideas for an outdoor ceremony only in October. Reception will be indoors.
Any reception halls that have an outdoor gazebo, etc. would be appreciated.
Getting married in Chicago, IL or possibly Ohio .

There are lots of tips you can get for wedding planning, out door weddings can be risky, so it is advisable to have a gazebo, and they are usually used for out door weddings. What you should do is get a family planning course, they are not usually very expensive and can be used as a reference guide, weddings are common events so, it is highly unlikely that wedding planning guide not accounting for the out door wedding, and giving suggestions…
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