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by RatPackKing on 20 March 2010 - 02:03
All aluminum A frame......Is there a market for this?
RPK
by GeisthausGSD on 20 March 2010 - 02:03
if the cost was rigtht i would think about it.
by hodie on 20 March 2010 - 02:03
In order to be really useful, such a frame must be adjustable. There already is an aluminum frame that has been on the market for some time. There is also a steel frame on the market and it is adjustable. My experience is that the frame must be very study to hold the plywood and the carpeting and take the abuse of the dogs jumping on it over and over. It cannot move or there is the potential for an accident or making the dog move. The steel frame works very well and the only drawback is that it does take two people, or perhaps three, to move it around.
Just my opinion........
Just my opinion........
by VonIsengard on 20 March 2010 - 03:03
Hodie, can you link those frames? I need an A frame, asap!
by RatPackKing on 20 March 2010 - 03:03
Hodie,
I understand your concerns. I built this frame with a continuous 14 gage hinge at the top. The bottom has on each corner a 3"long heavy wall stake cylinder that receives a 9/16" x 1/2'' x 12" stainless steel stake. The 4 staples that are welded on the the side accommodates a 51" bottom span that sets the proper height of 71 inches.
For young dogs, all anyone would need to do is to stake it at the preferred elevation and height . Lengthening the chain from staple to staple would add assurances if there is any uncertainty about the stability. Did I answer your concerns?
RPK
I understand your concerns. I built this frame with a continuous 14 gage hinge at the top. The bottom has on each corner a 3"long heavy wall stake cylinder that receives a 9/16" x 1/2'' x 12" stainless steel stake. The 4 staples that are welded on the the side accommodates a 51" bottom span that sets the proper height of 71 inches.
For young dogs, all anyone would need to do is to stake it at the preferred elevation and height . Lengthening the chain from staple to staple would add assurances if there is any uncertainty about the stability. Did I answer your concerns?
RPK
by RatPackKing on 20 March 2010 - 03:03
by hodie on 20 March 2010 - 22:03
Kczaja,
RPK has already placed the link to one A-Frame on the market. I have never seen it, but I will say that many of the items I have purchased from the company were defective or did not last long and were poorly constructed. I cannot say whether the A-frame is or not, but I would not pay their price. My steel frame came from a man in Texas (first name is Al and he and his wife are involved in SchH or were). At the moment I have brain freeze and cannot remember his last name but if anyone has an idea, I can confirm. His steel frame cost a few bucks (if I remember perhaps $300 or less), but no where near the price of the product whose link is above. Then I finished the rest of the wall for about $100. I have replaced the carpet once in 5 years and though that was a pain, it was not difficult or terribly expensive.
RPK looks like he has created a good frame. My only concern is that it might not be sturdy enough, but without seeing it, I cannot tell. Assuming RPK has seen many an A-frame, maybe he can tell you how he would finish it, what it would cost to ship the frame to you and let you build the finished product. I personally don't like the chain idea, but there are ways to get around that issue, even with what he built. I don't want my wall giving at all when the dog/pup is on it. But again, not having seen RPK's wall, perhaps this too is a moot issue.
RPK has already placed the link to one A-Frame on the market. I have never seen it, but I will say that many of the items I have purchased from the company were defective or did not last long and were poorly constructed. I cannot say whether the A-frame is or not, but I would not pay their price. My steel frame came from a man in Texas (first name is Al and he and his wife are involved in SchH or were). At the moment I have brain freeze and cannot remember his last name but if anyone has an idea, I can confirm. His steel frame cost a few bucks (if I remember perhaps $300 or less), but no where near the price of the product whose link is above. Then I finished the rest of the wall for about $100. I have replaced the carpet once in 5 years and though that was a pain, it was not difficult or terribly expensive.
RPK looks like he has created a good frame. My only concern is that it might not be sturdy enough, but without seeing it, I cannot tell. Assuming RPK has seen many an A-frame, maybe he can tell you how he would finish it, what it would cost to ship the frame to you and let you build the finished product. I personally don't like the chain idea, but there are ways to get around that issue, even with what he built. I don't want my wall giving at all when the dog/pup is on it. But again, not having seen RPK's wall, perhaps this too is a moot issue.
by gsdsch3v on 21 March 2010 - 20:03
If the price were right definetly. the frame looks sound and if finished correctly should hold with the chain. Hopefully the length of the foot spikes can be tailored for our sandy soil. I hate the sand, I swear you need a masters degree in gardening just to grow a lawn around here. thank God for bermuda grass, the only thing the dogs haven't killed off. Just wish it would green up faster.
by RONNIERUNCO on 21 March 2010 - 20:03
NICE BONDAGE RACK. HOW MUCH YOU ASKING?
by MBPlayer on 21 March 2010 - 21:03
LOL
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