Countertop Greenhouse

Step 5 Add the hinges and other final bits

Ok, now all the vinyl is cut and glued into place, it's time to do the hinges. I just used scrap pieces of vinyl I cut and glued to the back. I took a 3/32" drill bit and drilled in a 1/2" deep pilot hole for the #8 screws. The vinyl is tough and flexible, it should hold up fairly well.

Now for the string to hold the roof in place. That was simply drilling a pilot hole on the side of the roof frame and the top of the base frame, screwing in the #8 panhead screw, and tieing the string in place. Holds up well.

And with that it's done! And all for under $20 in materials. I hope mom likes it and I hope you do as well.

Comments

[kenif]

UV exposure and a few cycles will take care of your hinges, but help is at hand. Richco make a plastic strip called Living Hinge (SLH-16-1). It's polypropylene with a high cycle life even at cold temperatures. Plus, there are no abrasion particulates so you can use it in a clean room!

[johnjay]

Canvas or leather would work well here too.