Cattle panel hoop house 2 of 17

We used to use 4 X 4's for the skids, you don't need it, now we use 2 X 4's
Cut 2 2 X $'s each 121' long.
Cut one end of each "skid" at an angle to form the "skid" end. this "wedge" measures 6" long and 2" deep




Cut 2 2 X 4's 111 1/2" long (Cross Piece)
Cut a knotch on each end so this 2 X 4 will fit over the "skid" This sut out is 2" deep and 1 1/2" wide, this will form a tounge



Drill a 3/16" hole in each "tounge" tp prevent splitting when bolting together using 4" "Timber lock screws" from Home Depot.

Lay the skids about 108" apart, mark a line 6" from the back end. Lay your cross pieces so that they will be on this mark 6" from the back end.

Mark another line from the first 6" line 120" towards the front. The outside of the back cross piece is 120" from the inside of the front piece. (two cattle panels together wil be 100" wide, I add a bit extra so it is easier to get them in to place)

Bolt the cross pieces loosley together with the "timber Locks" and square the frame 152" corner to corner of the cross pieces.

Drill pilot holes for hooks about half way up on the front end of the skids, angle them a bit and install your hooks for the pulling rope.