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I'm trying to convert my planter post for lights into a sun shade
I'm trying to convert my planter post for lights into a sun shade. It was initially just for the lights but my wife asked if I could attach a shade. I drilled the eye hooks into the 4x4 posted and pretty immediately noticed some concerns. First, the wind. Recently moved to Florida and I realized I needed a quick release system. I was thinking spring carabiners and rope cleats Second, the wobble. The bases are top heavy, the wind makes them wobble a bit. I tied two down to the pergola nearby for now. I thought I could add a spring or bungee to absorb some wobble but it might be better to just widen the base and give it a foot or something. I had considered connecting the tops with something rigid, beam or pole but I worry that's getting into permanent structure territory which I want to avoid. I could also anchor the post to the house but at that point I should just put eye hooks directly into the wall. I did see something suggesting an initial fail point to help with safety. Overall I'm hoping to get ideas on how to make this safer in storms and more stable in general. All earnest input appreciated. Criticism tolerated. Planter post are just under 200 lbs each 80lbs concrete 50lbs rocks 40lbs soil 10lbs cedar post (4x4) +Plants and hardware submitted by /u/millennial_grimwell [link] [comments]
| | I'm trying to convert my planter post for lights into a sun shade. It was initially just for the lights but my wife asked if I could attach a shade. I drilled the eye hooks into the 4x4 posted and pretty immediately noticed some concerns. First, the wind. Recently moved to Florida and I realized I needed a quick release system. I was thinking spring carabiners and rope cleats Second, the wobble. The bases are top heavy, the wind makes them wobble a bit. I tied two down to the pergola nearby for now. I thought I could add a spring or bungee to absorb some wobble but it might be better to just widen the base and give it a foot or something. I had considered connecting the tops with something rigid, beam or pole but I worry that's getting into permanent structure territory which I want to avoid. I could also anchor the post to the house but at that point I should just put eye hooks directly into the wall. I did see something suggesting an initial fail point to help with safety. Overall I'm hoping to get ideas on how to make this safer in storms and more stable in general. All earnest input appreciated. Criticism tolerated. Planter post are just under 200 lbs each 80lbs concrete 50lbs rocks 40lbs soil 10lbs cedar post (4x4) +Plants and hardware [link] [comments] |
