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Post by Pete on Jan 26, 2024 19:26:58 GMT
You likely recall that their 20x12 canopy blew down about month ago. I was told that they were just going to scrap it.
So this afternoon I spent 2 hours taking it apart. Wasn't really hard since the support poles, like pipes, were joined together by one inserted into another with one pole having a protruding button that pops into a hole in the other. Some corner support poles required unscrewing bolts.
Before disassembling the framing I removed all the side & top vinyl tarp-like panels. Folded those up & piled the framing atop those so the wind wouldn't blow 'em away.
Did it all when both neighbors weren't home so they'll be surprised to see that pile in their yard.
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Post by Hank on Jan 27, 2024 18:01:49 GMT
Itching to use your new tools were you!
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Post by Pete on Jan 27, 2024 19:16:05 GMT
Henry, no, didn't need any of those.
Only thing I needed was a hammer to knock some pieces apart once in awhile. Most of it was done by hand. It was alot easier to take down than it was to erect.
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Post by Hank on Jan 28, 2024 5:42:20 GMT
" Some corner support poles required unscrewing bolts."
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Post by Pete on Jan 28, 2024 12:42:02 GMT
Henry, yeah, I realized after my last post that I'd forgotten for a moment that you've got a good memory & don't miss much. So figured you be responding to my 'bolts' comment.
Anyway, those bolts are small, about 1/2" long & had wing nuts. So I could loosen those nuts by hand. They weren't all that tight even though they were fastened with tools. I suspect that they loosened from the canopy swaying in the wind for months.
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