hubs Geodesic Dome Kit - Scalable - DIY - Garden Building - Architecture - Buckminster Fuller - Arbour - Fruit Cage - 26pcs

Easy to work with! But it would be nice if it there were an option to use these with PVC pipe. I built a 16 foot diameter dome, it collapsed with the first storm it was in, but it was the wood that broke and not the hubs. Don't use pine or any soft wood if you can avoid it!!! Unfortunately it was the only material in my budget so I took the risk. The good news is that the hubs can be re-used when I invest in stronger wood.I really feel like PVC would be ideal and I hope they add some kind of connector, there are DIYs out there but they're all pretty awkward to make work with these hubs.

Great build instructions, although on my side on the pond it required some conversions from metric to feet/inches (easy to find simple calculators online). Also, lots of supporting info and photo gallery on their website for alternative doors/openings, covering materials, uses, etc. It's a fun build project. I went overboard (causing self-induced issues/frustrations) by using PVC pipe that then requires inserting "plugs" in the pipe ends to hold the screws for the ball connectors.

This kit was excellent. We made it for a 12 foot diameter. The most difficult thing was cutting all of the brace pieces - and that only took about 30 minutes. Negative: Making adjustments to the sections so that all of the base laid flat was time consuming and frustrating even with two people; and moving it into its final position was also cumbersome. Positive(s): high quality components supplied, easy snap together units, and strong once assembled.

LOVE this system. We had our 4500mm dome up in an afternoon. It took longer to cut and stain the sticks than it did to assemble the dome. Instructions are easy to follow and the calculations are done for you using the online calculator. We are using as a duck house and are almost done covering all the triangles with hardware cloth. Can't wait for the finished piece!

The kit was good quality; stainless steel, chunky plastic, instructions were clear, etc. I used cheap 1" x 2" treated wood from Home Depot to make a dome to replace my old fruit cage, so I don't have to remove the netting this winter. Seemed a bit expensive - the wood cost less than the kit, but with an enjoyable day's work I got a 14' wide fruit cage I can stand in for less than $300. Happy.

These HUBS are horrible! Do not buy them with the intention of building anything over 4 feet tall. I wanted to build a 14’ diameter green house and It was a nightmare. I’m a metal worker by trade. I also asked my brother, superintendent carpenter, for help. Spend the extra money for metal. I’m super disappointed.

Pretty easy we built this dome in about five hours with three people. A little bigger than they recommend it’s 18 feet in diameterI would consider the hubs more of a toy than serious building product

I think this is a great product. Great creative toy, tool and project in one. The only change I think I would want is it to be metal. This was fast and easy to use. I actually think I will buy a second set.