Our Geodesic Dome Connector

Our Geodesic Dome Connector - How it Works!

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www.ZipTieDomes.com - This video is about the design and fabrication of the Zip Tie Dome Geodesic Dome Connector / Geodesic Dome Hub. This Geodesic Dome Connector is very easy to use and allows the construction of a Geodesic Dome without the use of tools and in a minimal amount of time. The video describes the patented locking collar that surrounds the Geodesic Dome Hub, and how this outer collar controls the axial angles of the struts to create a much stronger geodesic dome than other types of Geodesic Dome Connectors. The video also describes how this is the only geodesic dome connector that can handle struts made out of non-standard size struts, such as metal rebar for concrete domes, or geodesic dome struts made from wooden dowels. This geodesic domes connector also works for building domes made from bamboo and other non-standard size struts.
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@zacharysmith5947 2 жыл бұрын

After watching the video all the way to the end I was going to personally call you and thank you for making the world a better place. I will do it hear as not to disturb your processes. Thank you!!!

@ZipTieDomes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. I appreciate your words of encouragement for our work. Thanks again, John Hurt

@darrenwerner1829 4 жыл бұрын

For as long as people have been building domes you finally made them viable. Great contribution to the world. You could build a log dome with six inch diameter logs and it would last a lifetime.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

It would probably last forever. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@SashaGalashka Жыл бұрын

Here's the hidden 💎 Special thanks for providing axle angles for all levels of curvature. This one solves the major problem of geodesic domes as well as gives plenty of room for developing. Excited to check more of your videos. Thanks.

@ZipTieDomes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@Mtnfarmer55 6 жыл бұрын

Bucky would be very pleased to know that you folks have done this and made it possible for so many people. Thanks so much for all you have done.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment. John

@orishejuukuedojor2736 4 жыл бұрын

The spirit of Bucky is smiling

@mariweed100 4 жыл бұрын

try hanging from the middle

@julieenslow5915 4 жыл бұрын

John Clark You are so correct!

@bellakaldera3305 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, I have made pilgrimage to Bucky's grave in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. "Call me trimtab" is his epitaph.

@johndeggendorf7826 6 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. The last minute or so especially. I wasn't sure people like you still existed.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your comment. John Hurt

@rocki_bb 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZipTieDomes I agree with him! I ended up here because I'm trying to come up with cost effective ways to enrich our home & yard for our autistic son since he has to do virtual school. I literally teared up at the end!

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

@@rocki_bb Thanks, I appreciate your comments. John Hurt

@jill_fisher 4 жыл бұрын

As one engineer to another: Love it! So simple, and as we in the UK would say: "Absolutely bleeding obvious, that is: once some genius has thought it up!"

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. I have a neighbor from Yorkshire and I love to hear him talk. His accent is very thick, and they have a lot of sayings in Yorkshire that are unique. Thanks again for watching the video and for your positive comments. John Hurt

@Mr850man Жыл бұрын

Super smart design for a complicated geometry

@johnmorales7415 4 жыл бұрын

Super cool dome!!! Thank you for sharing

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@saccoman88 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the project and for sharing and helping so many people!

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@newbaca 4 жыл бұрын

Oftentimes, the simplest solutions are the best! Well done!

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fodank 6 ай бұрын

Liked and subscribed. You explain domes and hubs well.

@MasterIvo 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool! would love to build several of these and connect them together to live in. Different sizes for different spaces. Very inspiring!

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your creativity. John Hurt

@sparklemonkey11 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making domes easy and low cost.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Sparkle. Thanks for watching. John Hurt

@alistairwilson5344 6 жыл бұрын

Very smart,sturdy,simple and elegant solution-Brilliant!I've lived in various domes on and off over the years and that was the sticking point with all of them.We never got any further than your first example with the single ring and an oversized hole to give the poles wiggle space.Been using alkathene piping for years too,nice and light,doesn't warp and like you say,looks great after years of use.Right,you've inspired me!I'm off to the shed and drag the old frame out for a refit.Thanks for sharing such great info and really admire your whole philosophy and ethos.Had to subscribe on the strength of this.Cheers.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alistair, I appreciate your comments. John Hurt

@zacharysmith5947 2 жыл бұрын

You made a huge brake through with this design. Brilliant ! Thank you!

@ZipTieDomes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mdube391 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome design

@ZipTieDomes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John Hurt

@RealGoldRealWealth 4 жыл бұрын

Bucky would be proud of you and your work. Thank you for covering every aspect of the design and for thinking about ecology... after all Bucky did that too. Well done.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@choimdachoim9491 3 жыл бұрын

This is an astoundingly simple and useful creation/invention. PVC will deteriorate in sunlight so I paint it for my garden greenhouses, etc.

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, painting the PVC is a great idea. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@SevtapThurston Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks a lot for making and sharing.

@ZipTieDomes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@thewanderer9740 5 жыл бұрын

Love your domes. It's a brilliant idea to use a locking ring to take stress off the tie.

@ZipTieDomes 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sto90 5 жыл бұрын

Excelente www.academia.edu/19748963/domo_v4 Un saludo Vas a ocupar ver estos vídeos kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdN1eLqpvrvNl3k.html 1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8yZlcWmtbvPh40.html 2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btpphptqls2ZdYU.html 3 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8l-pKea3puVfGw.html 4 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptKSdZSgmcrHk30.html es.scribd.com/doc/296227284/domo-v4 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esyYgLx5ycmwZZ8.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLJpgpp1tq7enYU.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/md2HddObyt-2g2Q.html photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN1XTixO0lMR39NvK9bDH2reXibTiB_uuh5BqXQcW-z3fQyjqjmmgevjz0LEqkw4w?key=VlJtZjdQLUlqZFoyX2FNb3E3NjdTTDFLTnJHczBn www.deviantart.com/taffgoch/art/Nexorade-Concept-Illustrated-209480777 control-zeta.org/archives/2172? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/la5nlLNmkrO3m6c.html bayfiles.com/15P8Cbmbbe/DOMOGEODESICO_Resuelto_pdf www.academia.edu/37921179/DOMOS_GEODESICO_Y_PLANOS.pdf

@samb2945 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! Absolutely love it :-)

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Tsiri09 6 жыл бұрын

That is too cool! Wish I'd known about these hubs when I was homeless. I really needed a more stable and reliable shelter than the cheapest ozark tent I could afford. I'm glad you are involved. Thank you.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@md_free85 6 жыл бұрын

Tina Gallagher I been there...

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Redfeather, If you or anyone else can scrounge the PVC pipe somewhere, I will be glad to assist them. Here is an example of how we work with the homeless: www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/leighblock.htm I wish I could do more, but the idea is free to the homeless. "I was a stranger, and you took me in..." htmlbible.com/kjv30/B40C025.htm#V35

@tyleratchley8669 5 жыл бұрын

Me too, Tina! Hope things are good now

@steveraman4562 5 жыл бұрын

@@ZipTieDomes "I was a stranger, and you took me in. god bless you thanks

@energyhawk9930 5 жыл бұрын

BRAVO! You are beautiful! What a wonderful product! God bless you!

@ZipTieDomes 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kjarby69 4 жыл бұрын

Free information is always appreciated!👍🏻 I always like it when people post videos and share their knowledge.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mgrantom 6 жыл бұрын

We just went through a freeze here in Houston which made it necessary to throw together some pvc frames to protect our plants. I wish I would have seen this first. I would definitely be interested in making some large frames to cover vegetation. Easy to take apart and store until needed.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

We have a 20' wide 10' tall 2v dome, that is lightweight and large enough to cover most of a small garden. Other sizes too. You can also buy just the hubs and cut your own struts from 1" Schedule 40 PVC plumbing pipe. Thanks for your comments. John Hurt

@rowgler1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have been saving short left over pieces of EMT for a while now with the intent of building a three or four frequency dome. I don't so far have a size or purpose any more than an art project, but my sticking point to start has been the hubs. Symmetry haunts me and the idea of hammering the ends flat, drilling and stacking them just doesn't seem optimum. Your concentric cylinder hub seems like the perfect solution. To reciprocate and grow your invention, I know of two new products that could be used to skin a dome efficiently. The first is Spider Lathe glass fiber mesh and the second is a hand held, air driven mortar sprayer. It is like a poor mans gunite system. The mortar sprayer needs a large air compressor,but it makes a very uniform thin, hard shell. The advantage of fiberglass mesh is that it will never rust. I researched, purchased and used both these products to build a 3500 gallon koi pond water feature in our backyard last summer. I used the spray gun with type S mortar, (good), Stone veneer mortar(better, polymer fortified) and surface bonding cement( Best, fiber reinforced, waterproof, and polymer fortified). I hope my input is useful.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

That is good information. I knew about the mortar sprayer, but had not heard about the Spider Lathe glass fiber mesh. I appreciate your help, and if I can help you, call me at (931) 858-6892. John Hurt

@ntcarvalhal 3 жыл бұрын

So clever and inspiring! Congratulations for your work and thank you so much for sharing this knowledge! All the best to you

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@braxtonec 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and thorough design!

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@3utube4 4 жыл бұрын

I have wanted to build a geodesic dome since college, some 50 years ago. The main challenge has always been the hub. You have brilliantly solved that problem. I will be building a dome for my grandkids and their friends to play on. Thanks so much.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@KateInTheCity 6 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful hub design! I will recommend our local homeless shelter look into this option with you :)

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

They are welcome to call me at (931) 858-6892, I would be glad to talk to them. John Hurt

@foxmulder3980 3 жыл бұрын

This is junk.... Maybe it would work to cover a car or a greenhouse, but that's it.

@wildheart5086 3 жыл бұрын

@@foxmulder3980 it works for many materials. Your opinion is based on factual experience with different materials?? They use this for different environments as well. Great idea for homeless shelters. What might be your contribution to help others?

@foxmulder3980 3 жыл бұрын

@@wildheart5086 So you have evidence this is helping the homeless or did you come up with that as you were touching yourself to Justin Bieber photos on the internet?

@wildheart5086 3 жыл бұрын

@@foxmulder3980 John has stated himself that he helps homeless and would welcome those who help homeless to contact him. So, this has helped homeless. You deserve to be blocked for your disgusting perversion.

@NiVofHiR 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea, love your SPIRIT! Keep up the great work!

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jobarmure6169 Жыл бұрын

Love this video

@pauljs75 6 жыл бұрын

Should have branded it with the leverage/tensioning ring aspect, because zip-ties seem a bit wasteful for frequent dis-assembly/re-assembly applications. Rope or other cordage possibly has multiple uses and can do the anchoring job just as well. The difference in permanence would mostly depend on what knot is tied. I could also think of a way to replace one of the rings with a short tube, and some extra-holes for cinching down with an extra cord other than the one used for anchoring rods. Would work as a stand-off or displacer between the inside and outside, and one might get away with using a less specific hole size for any angle. My way of looking at it, it's not all that different from the cantilever slide thing used with umbrellas. I suppose that's some food for thought.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Those are great ideas. I have one friend that is working with Dyneema, it is a rope that is supposedly as strong as steel cables.

@pauljs75 6 жыл бұрын

Some of that stuff is stronger per unit weight in terms of tensile strength. And I'll agree that aramid fibers and plastics are a pretty interesting material.

@arnokilianski7889 4 жыл бұрын

Possible marketing idea: Lots of guys could use a shelter to put up over their motorcycles in fall, and take down in the spring.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@TempoDrift1480 3 жыл бұрын

Be nice for keeping my drums outside over a night or two.

@mannyespinola9228 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video

@Jestunes 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you care about the public to help those who can't help themselves. Bless you!

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate your comment, it means a lot. Thanks again. John Hurt

@521cjb 4 жыл бұрын

A transparent dome would be a great place to dry out firewood with the extra heat, takes over a year in the open.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea!

@mds1986ms 4 жыл бұрын

You need to start a store. "Supplying you and your dome with all your dome needs here at dome depot"

@ArtOfHealth 4 жыл бұрын

Ham Wallet They ship out of their manufacturing plant. If they sell through Home Depot or Lowes, their profit is reduced and then there is no sense in keeping a family owned business. They are very happy doing this. Contact them for pricing and ideas! Great people!

@mds1986ms 4 жыл бұрын

That was meant to be a joke... a joke see. Play on words with the dome depot and its also a reference to the simpsons movie.

@vasosvacios7694 4 жыл бұрын

I really can't tell you how much I thank you for sharing this with such detail; a great idea and so simple. best wishes for you and your loved ones.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your positive comments. It really helps. Many blessings to you and your family. John Hurt

@LEXICOGRAFFER 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the greatest things I've ever seen on KZfaq. Thanks for your great generosity!

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, and I do appreciate your comments. Have a great day, and actually, I live in Tennessee. John Hurt

@sjr7822 5 жыл бұрын

Zip Tie Domes I see parts are made in the USA! I was looking at tents and other ideas but, this might be the solution. Can this stand up to hurricanes?

@janwoodward7360 4 жыл бұрын

That would depend. How is it fastened to the ground? Is it covered? With what? I live in a 5/8 38 foot diameter and have for 40 years. We have had winds in the 90-100 mph range during storms and 2012 Derecho. Lost trees and several cedar shakes but no structural integrity. Your design does not allow any fasteners to be attached to struts without compromising the strength of the strut. Maybe you can tie on canvas but each attachment creates an additional stress point and does not triangulate for increased strength. That triangulation is at the heart of the matter. Hard material coverings add to the strength. Soft materials do not, acting only like sails to tear it all apart. You can use this structure for a playground maybe but metal would be stronger. What is your current load per strut? Per connection? Have you reduced the strength of the hub by drilling holes in it? This could easily support a tent type structure for temporary use, but would probably fail in hard use. Will be interesting to see any further research you do.

@jmontman 6 жыл бұрын

You should get together with a tent maker and see if they can make a canvas cover for the domes that are used for the homeless. My church and others in our community are working to find a solution for the 500+ homeless here in York county SC.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

I am hoping to work with a canvas maker this year. Billboard tarps are another possibility. Thank you for your comments. John Hurt

@mariusneumayer4419 6 жыл бұрын

Please put me down on your list. When you get a canvas cover for the domes !!! Door and windows will be a plus, and even a stove pipe acces will be awesome. PLEASE KEEP ME ON YOUR LIST. This is better than ANY tents. marius.neumayer@gmail.com

@MrPanchito62 4 жыл бұрын

If you were to build a second, larger dome that goes over the first one, covering both with some type of tarping system, it seems to me that you would create a very livable shelter, at least for winter.

@sparklemonkey11 4 жыл бұрын

Use tyvek. The material they use to wrap houses with. Its waterproof and comes coated wit U.V. protection against the sun.

@THEDUDEABlDES 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZipTieDomes zip ties are not a good idea. They will weaken over time

@PPO790 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations for the idea, as simple as it is interesting.

@ZipTieDomes 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video! John Hurt

@dvdinjp 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing helpful and useful information

@ZipTieDomes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@michaelbyrd2043 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you just don't know how y'all made me feel so stupid I have been trying to figure that out for about 20 years LOL

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

That's funny. Thanks for watching. John Hurt

@michaelbyrd2043 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZipTieDomes I hope you don't mind but I am building a underground home and I am thinking of using some of your architecture designs on my roof

@Merlinemryys 4 жыл бұрын

How do you prevent Solar degradation of the PVC pipe? Paint?

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

While latex acrylic paint does help in various ways. Here is some information: www.ziptiedomes.com/faq/PVC-and-UV-Degradation.htm www.ziptiedomes.com/faq/Protecting-your-Greenhouse-Plastic-from-PVC.htm Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@martehoudesheldt5885 4 жыл бұрын

try gray ele pvc it lasts and lasts

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

@@martehoudesheldt5885 That is also a good solution.

@SegoMan 4 жыл бұрын

Build it out of EMT steel tubing

@garyhoney2013 4 жыл бұрын

True. Solar degradation is a big factor. The only application this has is really for education, tents or temp shelters. Sorry, fella cant tell me latex is going to help. The crap won't even stay on a wall. Latex gets scratched away to easy. Plus, latex paint degradates too.

@anthonyrepetto3474 4 жыл бұрын

Genius! Few seem to consider the constraints of machining and assembly, and the impact of their choices on ultimate strength - you have solved both perfectly! Thank you :)

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments, I really appreciate them. John Hurt

@jimhofoss9982 6 жыл бұрын

brilliant design

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alpenaluna3541 6 жыл бұрын

I have several concerns, i live in the high desert, the translucent plastic sheet lasts at most three months here. If using this structure as a permanent building for example - green house, you would need to replace the cover at least four times a year. second in one photo it was covered by that blue tarp stuff, same problem, and replace more than four times a year but my major concern is the white PVC plastic hub units themselves. That stuff is highly degradable to UV light, after a few years it WILL turn brown, then warp as it turns black, cracks and disintegrates. This can be corrected but with a little more money and time involved. It's a simple process, just use permanent enamel opaque paint, whatever color you'd prefer. Use at least two coats for nearly permanent application. The extra cost?.....spray cans are expensive and you will need many more than one, but the extra cost is well worth it. An alternative cover that will last a life time and can get at Home Depot is Coroplast in 4 x 8 sheets. Hope this sheds more light in your green house, 😁

@Kyle-sg4rm 6 жыл бұрын

It's a brilliant design, but yes, you raise some valid concerns. It would be great if cellulose plastic (not acetate etc) was further along and more accessible. It is on some ways - I've been reading alot of papers on cellulose dissolution using sodium hydroxide and urea. So far, plastic films have been made, with excellent UV resistance and durability (depending how it's processed). I've begun experimenting myself to see if I can make something like it, for greenhouses, house windows, geopolymers, wood composites etc. Not to make $, but simply to have a more simplistic and natural way of making permanent/repairable/recyclable plastics that won't leech out BPA and other crap... Archaeologist of the future (assuming people are still around) will get quite the surprise when they dig through multiple layers of earth and suddenly hit the plastic layer. WTF were they thinking? Will likely be the question. Followed by great debate over the time period, as much of the plastic will still look brand new.

@dimik3855 6 жыл бұрын

The reason PVC is used for house siding is it's resistance to UV. There is little problem with using PVC pipe. As far as using poly-ethylene for a skin material, you may have to change it once or twice a year if you use the thicker sheets. I seriously doubt that greenhouses have to change it more than once a year, but I could be wrong. Wind buffeting may be hard on the plastic sheet too, especially if it is loose and constantly moving. I'm using my own common sense here judged from observation and experience.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Al. You are right, PVC reacts differently in the desert, and it should be painted. The UV only travels through the top 1/100th of an inch, but it is the extreme heat of the desert that cooks PVC and breaks it down. Thanks for your comments, they are helpful.

@garyronan5568 6 жыл бұрын

Zip Tie Domes Perhaps for desert use bamboo or EMT or something I found called Enviroking UV Resistant Clear PVC. It is made by G F Piping Systems and is available in all standard pipe sizes. No idea on cost of this stuff but it sounds like A winner!

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Here are 3 scientific papers from the PVC Plastics Industry that detail how PVC interacts with UV (Ultraviolet Light) from the Sun: www.uni-bell.org/blogs/technical-blog/uv-exposure-has-no-practical-effect-pvc-pipe www.nacopvc.com/c/tech-info/the-effects-of-sunlight-exposure-on-pvc-pipe www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=774 Thanks, John Hurt

@suckmyassloser3641 6 жыл бұрын

I plan to use this to build a Dyson Sphere around the Sun.

@strictnonconformist7369 6 жыл бұрын

Earth first: we'll strip-mine all the other planets later!

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Just send me a picture of your completed Dyson Sphere, and you are welcome to a free license to build all of the hubs that you need. Make sure you get the Sun in the picture too.

@tombraider77777 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@Bueller68 5 жыл бұрын

What’s up? Find your own suns, ive already started on the one we got

@talexander7217 4 жыл бұрын

It's been a year. Y'all done yet?

@dicelabiblia7461 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your work and for sharing. God Bless you and yours.

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments, I really appreciate it. John Hurt

@dieg0d682 3 жыл бұрын

SO simple thank you for sharing. 😊

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@0623kaboom 6 жыл бұрын

funny how the metal geodesic domes i see up here in canada have the metal version of that connector and it doesnt even need zip ties ... this has been around for over 50 years in canada btw

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

That would interesting to see. Perhaps you could make a video of them. Or send a picture. Thanks for your comment. John Hurt

@jameswyatt1304 6 жыл бұрын

O623kaboom, A picture and/or link would be handy here. Was looking at steel wire through holes in rebar, but that's a lot of tricky drilling even w/a drill press and v-block.

@jameswyatt1304 6 жыл бұрын

Good points. If disassembly is a requirement, this excels. NOT SURE ON THE COST without actual numbers. I'd need a reference to both, but these appear to be inexpensive. Do I have to purchase them, or are the sizing charts openly available?

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

The prices for the full kits are at this link: www.ziptiedomes.com/geodesic-dome-greenhouse/index.htm If you buy just the hubs, and cut your own struts from PVC pipe, the prices for the Hubs Only Kits are at this link: www.ziptiedomes.com/geodesic-dome-hub-kits/index.htm Thanks for your comments. You are welcome to call us at (931) 858-6892. John Hurt

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. John Hurt

@Smudgie 4 жыл бұрын

I really don't know what I clicked on to get this in my recommendations.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Don't you just love KZfaq? It is using some sort of weird computer algorithm to rule the world, so I guess it no longer needs to make sense to humans. Thanks for watching the video.

@DelbertStinkfester 4 жыл бұрын

Same here but I'm glad it did

@pamwebz5112 4 жыл бұрын

Me either

@dannycalley7777 4 жыл бұрын

ME TOO ????????

@balloney2175 4 жыл бұрын

Did you have regrets? Or you are nearing the age of senility?

@dopeymark 4 жыл бұрын

I have been a fan of geodesic domes since the 70s

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video.

@LC-ue6mp 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video and the wisdom. Thank You!

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your comments. John Hurt

@LC-ue6mp 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZipTieDomes You are very welcome. I am going to be a customer very soon. Keep on doing your magic.

@SM-A405FN 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe this is what the strange metal hexagons with hole's in each side were used for ?

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Maybe so.

@flowerpt 4 жыл бұрын

Derek, which hexagons do you mean? I can't find a reference on search.

@shredct3118 6 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. But just cut the part out where the guy cleans the drill bit off with his fingers. If OSHA sees this your in trouble.lol still its cool af.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I saw that only after I put the video together. I use a little wooden stick to clean off the drill bit now, especially after I had to replace all of my fingers with little wooden sticks. Thanks for your comments. John

@shredct3118 6 жыл бұрын

Zip Tie Domes awesome , this is such a great idea. Your talented.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@francineshea4723 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thank you for taking care of our homeless and special needs as well. A great learning tool for children as well.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MLFranklin Жыл бұрын

Nice idea!

@ZipTieDomes Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kuryentelektrik 2 жыл бұрын

SIMPLE AND GREAT, THANKS FOR THE IDEA

@ZipTieDomes 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@geoffevans2489 3 жыл бұрын

Great job

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@arjunbadi6038 4 жыл бұрын

Nice idea

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@oscarvasquez4023 6 ай бұрын

A great work !!!! More whit less. Simply great . Thanks

@ZipTieDomes 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@orishejuukuedojor2736 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are amazing! I really love this!

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate your words of encouragement. John Hurt

@tzunammi 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to have some sent to Ghana for similar projects. These are amazing and could possibility be a life changer for many... Thank you for such a great invention...

@ZipTieDomes 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@derrick_builds 3 жыл бұрын

I like it. Thanks for sharing the video and making this possible.

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@greenwoodorganics4681 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! I'm building one asap!

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tom. John Hurt

@HawaiiLimey 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! Great design work on figuring out a simple yet effective joint. I'll get round to building my own one day, Aloha.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and Aloha to you too. John Hurt

@pchiare 4 жыл бұрын

From a dome enthusiast in São Paulo Brazil: Your work is inspiring and amazing!

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your comments. John Hurt

@victorramirezvillanueva638 3 жыл бұрын

Gran trabajo!...exelente video

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@paxwallacejazz 3 жыл бұрын

PS your post (The Hidden History of the Geodesic Dome) blew my mind I knew about Black Mountain College and the very cool Bauhaus connection but not the 1st part and the real inventor of the Geodesic Dome. Y'all exude good karma wow ☯️✌👍

@JaisimhaAllalghatta 4 жыл бұрын

very nice and practical

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kekfreedomheritage5633 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thomasr1051 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are doing something awesome.

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jimhouse9961 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are good people

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your comments. Thanks again. John Hurt

@NWOTheories 3 жыл бұрын

Good Job!

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OmNamoBhagavate 2 жыл бұрын

Very clever!!!! Just an idea to improve stiffness: 1) putting a second internal pipe inside the pipe 2) injecting expanding polyuretane inside. This way the pipes will not bend.

@shawnfaulkner7889 3 жыл бұрын

I found this video to be very informative. I'm now thinking of making myself, a nice and easy descent sized tent for camping. 👍

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John Hurt

@LordRustyMcAlpin 4 жыл бұрын

I'll use your design anyway. Thanks. For helping me make a roof over my head.i love the strength and locking of the hub.

@brianbaker3767 4 жыл бұрын

You cant he has it patented. lol!

@arianadiego3709 4 жыл бұрын

@@brianbaker3767 exactly... 😲😲😲 but, looking at his video and comments, he doesn't seem interested in asserting his rights... 🤔

@brianbaker3767 4 жыл бұрын

@@arianadiego3709 im sure its not worth paying a lawyer

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Be sure to read how we maintain our patent rights: www.ziptiedomes.com/faq/Are-You-Making-your-Own-Hubs.htm If I can work with you, let me know. John Hurt www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm

@acuzamendoza 4 жыл бұрын

No parlo, ni entiendo el idioma inglés, pero el idioma universal de los vídeos didácticos-formativos apoyado en el hacer haciendo y apoyado con un paso a paso secuencial del tema del vídeo capté la construcción de las estructuras geodesicas. Gracias cuídense, quiero uno en español.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias por mirar el video. Lo siento, no hablo español, así que no puedo hacer un video en español. Pero un video puede traducir muchas cosas sin conocer el idioma. Y también lo hace Google Translate. Que tengas un gran día. John Hurt

@locomotive3845 6 жыл бұрын

I left out two five hole hubs for walk through access and covered the top with three 6'x8' blue tarps from NH Northern. It lasted all week and was still quite rigid. I don't remember what my out of pocket expenses were but the VBS staff(the Lady's) want another one this coming summer. I'm going to need a bigger ladder. Thanks again.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. Yes, it is surprising how strong a dome is with an entire section removed. Thanks for your comment. John Hurt

@russellyehl7619 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah that was a good video I do appreciate you doing it for the people thank you! : )

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@scottmcintosh2988 4 жыл бұрын

Consider using double thick yellow gas line pipe and use grey electrical conduits as they have U V protection ! Scott from NH.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, Scott. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@dreamingrightnow1174 6 жыл бұрын

OMG, YOU FUCKING GENIUS! I'm 60 years old and I've thought about hubs off and on since the 70's.. This is elegant and smart and easily done. I haven't watched the whole vid yet, but hope you make one about how this idea evolved.

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea for a video, that is, how I came up with the hub design, really by accident. I have been studying how new ideas are formed, and this hub design is very linear in inception as it rests on other ideas. Thanks for the comment. John Hurt

@thesage1096 3 жыл бұрын

well done

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MasterK9Trainer 5 жыл бұрын

I am always glad to hear people or companies offer to help the homeless directly. I feel even our government views them more as a problem rather than as people who need help and at the same time, tons of food and useful items are disposed of rather than given to those who would benefit. I would like to ask if a dome can be built from PVC and covered with concrete to create a storm proof shelter to withstand hurricanes here in central Florida?

@ZipTieDomes 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, a concrete dome can be built over a geodesic dome or even an inflatable air form as seen in this video by Monolithic Domes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJdoe8aBy7HaYXk.html I am working with several customers on building a concrete dome, but I don't have any pictures of one at this point. John Hurt

@MrHarraga 4 жыл бұрын

You are a Gift To humanity .

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

You are so very kind. May you be blessed in all that you do. John Hurt

@emilromanoagramonte9190 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder of wonder, great job...

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your comments. Thanks again, John Hurt

@2150dalek 4 жыл бұрын

very coOL.....ingenuity and practicality.

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrPhotodoc 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. That will work.

@ZipTieDomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@duelette 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding design! I have been a builder for just about 40 years and have studied domes since they came out with the idea! Just tierd of building homes the same way, everything square. For home building the best system in my opinion is the Hexodome. I did build a small one but the waste material was alot. But this design gives me ideas! Use more like concrete forms that are reusable. Thanks

@ZipTieDomes 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brad. There are a lot of good uses, it is all about finding the best application for an idea. Concrete domes are definitely a good form of shelter. We are also using the domes for 360 degree projection screens. www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/chrisbrannan.htm John Hurt

@orlandopalmieri8692 2 жыл бұрын

Good Job

@ZipTieDomes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sandropaulo3551 4 жыл бұрын

Muito bom não há limites para a criatividade

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Eu acho que é Deus que nos dá a nossa criatividade. Nós apenas temos que abrir nossa mente para a Sua orientação divina. Obrigado por assistir ao vídeo. John Hurt

@Wolf-cc9qv 5 жыл бұрын

That is a very cool design

@ZipTieDomes 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@loic33470 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Merci beaucoup !

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@45234523452345 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ..

@ZipTieDomes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Randy. John Hurt

@jorgereyna7622 4 жыл бұрын

What a Nice idea Congratulations I live in the fields of Guatemala here there áre Many por people It is great

@ZipTieDomes 4 жыл бұрын

Jorge, you are welcome to use any ideas from the video to make domes there in your country at no charge or anything. Blessings to you and your family. John Hurt

@jorgereyna7622 4 жыл бұрын

@@ZipTieDomes thank you very much Is possible i work with the comunity here in Izabal Guatemala then i Will propose the idea