You said you want a grow tent for under $50?

PappaBear

PappaBear

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I don't know if this has been done before but over the next few days I will show you how to build DIY tents.. Sturdy construction, light sealed, strong enough to hang an hid + filter inside. Now these tents can be any size, I had a 20''x20"x2' for when living with a girlfriend who's parents were both cops..eek!.. to 8'x8'x8' for a in home setup. That little one only costs about $10 to build and was fluorescent driven.
For you jerks who have something to say about CFL, ive done 2+oz dry weight with 4 bulbs on a single "beginner seed". (some people here call them bag seeds):finger:
I'm going back to bed.. In the morning to afternoon is when I will return.
-PappaBear

The strain that im burning is one of a kind, just received a BBM* saying in "drunko", You mother f*cker had the only seed that made it, the rest are in the birds!" .. grandmas suck :-(
If your interested in hearing more, just let me know..
 
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Give Me

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This would be great as I currently am growing in a bucket in a spot :( Loving it as I am learning so much :) I just recently have gotten an 400w HPS and look forward to continue my lessons. Teach away-keep in mind I had to ride the short bus to school LMAO Seriously thank you in advance for sharing your wisdom. Sub'd and +rep for the helpful thread
 
PappaBear

PappaBear

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My brain wouldn't let me sleep 'til this question was posted.
Would a video tutorial at the end of the "How-to" and pictures are posted, be something worth me doing?
I hate teaching the wind! bahaha
 
PappaBear

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Bahahahahahahahahahahahaaa!
I'm so medicated, thank god for flowers!

I thought of the funniest comeback to my last post:
-"Shut up PappaBear, you couldn't teach the wind to blow!"

You should always be able to get a good laugh in with yourself..:lol:
 
BCcannabis

BCcannabis

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PappaBear said:
Bahahahahahahahahahahahaaa!
I'm so medicated, thank god for flowers!

I thought of the funniest comeback to my last post:
-"Shut up PappaBear, you couldn't teach the wind to blow!"

You should always be able to get a good laugh in with yourself..:lol:
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lol....thats some funny shit.

I would love a video tutorial...looking forward to seeing your design
 
Little Tommy

Little Tommy

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I don't understand why cfl growers are so defensive. Teach on man - everybody has to find their own way. There are plenty of different ways to skin a cat. Horrible expression, thanks grandma.

apologies to cat lovers - me. I like great big dogs
 
PappaBear

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Here's a quick materials list.
Depends on how big you want it, if past I wanna say 4'x4' than 2x4's should be used.

-1"x2"x8' trim wood (they come long, but they cut em in house @ homedepot/lowes)
-black & white polyvinyl its $10 for 100sq.ft.
-duct tape
-a roll of velcro $3 (walmart in sewing section)
-nails or screws (i prefer to screw)haha
-razor knife
>optional
-white paint
-staples
 
PappaBear

PappaBear

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Little Tommy said:
I don't understand why cfl growers are so defensive. Teach on man - everybody has to find their own way. There are plenty of different ways to skin a cat. Horrible expression, thanks grandma.

apologies to cat lovers - me. I like great big dogs
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Good point buddy, everyone need their own way.
I was just putting out the anti-fluoros fire before they started.

I have grown with hid, led, fluoro, sunlight. Heck, I would grow by candle light if possible.
I just want everyone to get a fair shot.
 
PappaBear

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i want to take some pictures of the supplies and we can do part one.
Part 1- Building the frame
Part 2- Building your tent
Part 3- This might get changed around
 
Little Tommy

Little Tommy

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PappaBear said:
Good point buddy, everyone need their own way.
I was just putting out the anti-fluoros fire before they started.

I have grown with hid, led, fluoro, sunlight. Heck, I would grow by candle light if possible.
I just want everyone to get a fair shot.
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I hear you bro - I get a little tired of the "If you aren't growing with multiple 1000 watt lights you aren't really growing." I stated growing by vegging with flouros and my 400 watt bat wing HPS. It isn't how you are growing, but if you are growing! I have since upgraded as I could afford to but still love my 400 watt HPS with upgraded air cooled reflector. Old magnetic ballast and all.
 
PappaBear

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Wow! So im at a grow shop right? This guy is a complete douche!! I kept asking questions about products I was going to buy and he would look at me like I was molesting kittens. Its like damn, all I want to do is pay your income jackass. I asked about light fixtures, Hygrozyme, I even tried to get him to sell me advanced nutrients connoisseur.

His reply "Hey you got eyes?, Well the labels are right there!"

My reply "Hey you got lips?, well why don't you go suck a d*ck!" :clap: Score 1 PappaBear / Score 0 Grow Shop

Needless to say I didn't get the vinyl, he told me I wasn't aloud back or he would call the police.
So now I am going to have to postpone this until Thursday/Friday, I am extremely busy tomorrow and will only be able to pick up the the other 1''x2''x7' you need two of those by the way at least depending on the size tent wanted.

I am going to build a 20"Wx16"Lx30"H . You could easily put a 1 gallon pot or 4 16oz plastic cups. Perfect for low budget or low radar applications. Great for the CFL grower in this mini sized construction.

Sorry for any inconvenience, but this will give time for people who enjoy building while I post.
 
PappaBear

PappaBear

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Little Tommy said:
I hear you bro - I get a little tired of the "If you aren't growing with multiple 1000 watt lights you aren't really growing." I stated growing by vegging with fluoros and my 400 watt bat wing HPS. It isn't how you are growing, but if you are growing! I have since upgraded as I could afford to but still love my 400 watt HPS with upgraded air cooled reflector. Old magnetic ballast and all.
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Right on the nail. I started with Jesus, his daddy payed my electric bill! Bahahahaa
-Really though sun, than a 100w I " acquired off the side of my buddies house when he moved. We figured I needed it more than the new residents.;-) Than onto CFL back to HID. Now its sun/hid/fluoro.

I actually have a contest in mind for the fluoro.. I havent really spelled out the details but they will be clear and there will be prizes. It has to do with my DIY tents kinda. I have BADASS prizes ranging from $10-$90 (AS WE SPEAK). More prizes being added to the box. It would be worth it to enter, the "CUP" if you will, just to learn how to grow and if you already do than fantastic! So if you have been wanting to learn to grow or know how to grow and just want to win bad ass prizes and possibly a "CUP" trophy. Than keep posted.

By the way Tommy,
That grow shop I was at was so terrible that their plants on display were dieing and the guy behind the register acted as if he had been exposed to freebase.
 
Little Tommy

Little Tommy

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When I first started I had a grow shop near me. There was an employee there on Sat and I would wait for him to get free so he could help me. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. One Saturday he was no longer there. Everybody else there was a douche. When I needed assistance it was like pulling teeth to put money in the register. They said that they had to let him go. Long story short, he opened his own shop about 4 blocks from my house. I walked into the place as I figured if they had anything I needed I would rather spend my money there. I walked into the store and saw him behind the counter and I was so happy. He was happy too. We talked for about an hour. He said what do you need, I said nothing now. I was just coming in to check out the new shop in my neighborhood. He gives me 10% off everything I buy and his list prices are better than the old shop. I love it when I get to vote with my wallet. There was something that I needed and he was out of stock on the item. He called around and had it for me in the shop in 1 day. Great Service.
 
PappaBear

PappaBear

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Well I made it to the lowes for the wood. Its 1"x2"x8' Whiteboard Trim.
I am getting through the bubbler phase of any build. Bout to get the tools out and build this frame.
I am using sheet-rock screws, they work great for this sort of thing. Ill be back.
The wood is $1.98 per 8' stock.downsized_1027001705.jpg
 
PappaBear

PappaBear

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Little Tommy said:
When I first started I had a grow shop near me. There was an employee there on Sat and I would wait for him to get free so he could help me. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. One Saturday he was no longer there. Everybody else there was a douche. When I needed assistance it was like pulling teeth to put money in the register. They said that they had to let him go. Long story short, he opened his own shop about 4 blocks from my house. I walked into the place as I figured if they had anything I needed I would rather spend my money there. I walked into the store and saw him behind the counter and I was so happy. He was happy too. We talked for about an hour. He said what do you need, I said nothing now. I was just coming in to check out the new shop in my neighborhood. He gives me 10% off everything I buy and his list prices are better than the old shop. I love it when I get to vote with my wallet. There was something that I needed and he was out of stock on the item. He called around and had it for me in the shop in 1 day. Great Service.
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......lucky
 
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