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The design uses a 4x4 piece of 1/2" plywood with a 2' 2x4 standing straight up and braced with 1/4" plywood triangles. The roof has an average slope at about 18 degrees so there are 3 cuts that must be made at that angle. | The design uses a 4x4 piece of 1/2" plywood with a 2' 2x4 standing straight up and braced with 1/4" plywood triangles. The roof has an average slope at about 18 degrees so there are 3 cuts that must be made at that angle. | ||
There is a 2"x2" shelf on the bottom edge upon which it should be possible to place some bricks for a load to stabilize the platform. | |||
In the parts list, the 1.5" screws are meant for the braces and the 2" screws are meant to attach the base plate components. | |||
Apply wood glue liberally. | |||
See the diagrams below. | See the diagrams below. | ||
== Parts == | == Parts List == | ||
# 1 x 2x4 board x 4' | # 1 x 2x4 board x 4' | ||
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== Diagrams == | == Diagrams == | ||
[[File:Roof-platform1-2-1.jpg|thumb| left | | [[File:Roof-platform1-2-1.jpg|thumb| left | 800px |Sloped-roof mounting platform for a dish antenna. Back view.]] | ||
[[File:Roof-platform1-2-2.jpg|thumb| left | | [[File:Roof-platform1-2-2.jpg|thumb| left | 800px |Sloped-roof mounting platform for a dish antenna. Front view.]] | ||
[[File:Roof-platform1-2-3.jpg|thumb| left | | [[File:Roof-platform1-2-3.jpg|thumb| left | 800px |Sloped-roof mounting platform for a dish antenna. Side view.]] | ||