ideas for canopy that is EASY to move

[sid700]

I am planning to build a canopy (wood) for an AGA 120 (4'x2'x2'). I would like to be able to easily remove the canopy. I was thinking of using a pulley system. Anyone have any ideas they want to share? Pictures can help a lot.

Thank you.

 

[8BALL_99]

I built one for my 72 Bowfront a couple years ago.. I built it with a 1x2 and 1x3 Frame then skined with 1/4 Birch plywood.. It was very Light.. I could lift it on and off by my self.. Pretty much with one hand..

 

[sid700]

Thanks 8ball. I'll try and make it as light as possible.

Anyone else have ideas?

 

[Cody Ray]

Never done this myself, however you could build a canopy with four legs that reached down to the floor. The legs would have wheels, so it would be a simple matter of rolling it forward and away.

 

[prugs]

I don't have the doors on the front, but the whole unit is very light. The lamps lift out for servicing or to make the canopy even lighter.

 

[NumnuT]

Gday Guys,

we cut our 6x2x2 hood, lengthways, then put in a few hinges. Now the front 4 inches of the hood lifts up & folds back, so we can get at anything in the tank easily...

 

[stugray]

You dont need to make it light,

Just make it accessible

More pics in gallery

Stu