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Hey simulator nerds,
I thought I would post a little information and review about my enclosure build here.
I picked up a Carl's Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit with Impact Screen. It's the 8x8 1:1 screen (space requirements). I'll continue to update the thread as I get through the process.
I bought my kit from Amazon for $899.95. I had some amazon gift cards, so Amazon was the way to go. I received the kit in about 4 days and it promptly sat for a few days while I focused on work.
The kit is comprised of the impact screen, bungee ties, velcro weight bag for the bottom of the screen, black nylon baffling/curtains for the enclosure, and steel corner fittings to build the frame. It is important to point out that this is not a complete kit. To complete the kit, you need to purchase about 9 lengths of 1" EMT conduit tubing from you local hardware store. I was able to get these from Home Depot for $10.92 each, or a total price of $106.39 after tax. This brought the total price to $1,006.34.
You will also need to factor in how you plan to cut the conduit. I already had a handheld angle grinder, so I dropped another $2.00 on a cutting wheel. If you don't have an angle grinder, you could 1) use a hack saw (have fun) 2) use a large tube cutter, which won't actually work and you'll waste the $38 for the tube cutter, or 3) spend $25 on a cheap hand held angle grinder. A friend of mine who works at the local Home Depot indicated you could rent an angle grinder for about $10-$15 a day, or if you're really nice, take the tubing down to the tool rental area and they might cut it for you.
Upon first inspection, I am impressed with the construction of the corner fitting. They are not thin or cheap metal. I think they will hold up well. Each has a tension bold in it to tighten down the conduit. I will say that the welds on the fitting are pretty rough. If you're putting this on a wood for (for example, like me) you'll want to protect the floor in some manner.
I was able to cut all of my tubing in about 30 minutes. It's a fun way to piss off your neighbors at 11:30 at night while you're cutting away in the garage. If you've never cut steel pipe before, you'll want jeans, boots, long sleeves, eye protection, and probably a mask. Cutting this type of pipe throws off a good deal of sparks, so just be careful. The kit calls for seven lengths of 95.24" tubing and four lengths of 54.25" tubing.
I will be assembling a finishing late tonight after I leave the office, so I should have more updates and pictures going forward. I was working by myself last night, so I was unable to get any good pictures. I'll take some tonight.
I thought I would post a little information and review about my enclosure build here.
I picked up a Carl's Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit with Impact Screen. It's the 8x8 1:1 screen (space requirements). I'll continue to update the thread as I get through the process.
I bought my kit from Amazon for $899.95. I had some amazon gift cards, so Amazon was the way to go. I received the kit in about 4 days and it promptly sat for a few days while I focused on work.
The kit is comprised of the impact screen, bungee ties, velcro weight bag for the bottom of the screen, black nylon baffling/curtains for the enclosure, and steel corner fittings to build the frame. It is important to point out that this is not a complete kit. To complete the kit, you need to purchase about 9 lengths of 1" EMT conduit tubing from you local hardware store. I was able to get these from Home Depot for $10.92 each, or a total price of $106.39 after tax. This brought the total price to $1,006.34.
You will also need to factor in how you plan to cut the conduit. I already had a handheld angle grinder, so I dropped another $2.00 on a cutting wheel. If you don't have an angle grinder, you could 1) use a hack saw (have fun) 2) use a large tube cutter, which won't actually work and you'll waste the $38 for the tube cutter, or 3) spend $25 on a cheap hand held angle grinder. A friend of mine who works at the local Home Depot indicated you could rent an angle grinder for about $10-$15 a day, or if you're really nice, take the tubing down to the tool rental area and they might cut it for you.
Upon first inspection, I am impressed with the construction of the corner fitting. They are not thin or cheap metal. I think they will hold up well. Each has a tension bold in it to tighten down the conduit. I will say that the welds on the fitting are pretty rough. If you're putting this on a wood for (for example, like me) you'll want to protect the floor in some manner.
I was able to cut all of my tubing in about 30 minutes. It's a fun way to piss off your neighbors at 11:30 at night while you're cutting away in the garage. If you've never cut steel pipe before, you'll want jeans, boots, long sleeves, eye protection, and probably a mask. Cutting this type of pipe throws off a good deal of sparks, so just be careful. The kit calls for seven lengths of 95.24" tubing and four lengths of 54.25" tubing.
I will be assembling a finishing late tonight after I leave the office, so I should have more updates and pictures going forward. I was working by myself last night, so I was unable to get any good pictures. I'll take some tonight.
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