Geodesic Dome Construction

Marking the Lengths

 

Construction Materials

 

Clamping the Pipe with a Vise

 

Sawing the Pipe

 

Pounding the Ends Flat

 

An Example of a Well Flattened End

 

Aligning the Pipe to Measure Between Holes

 

Using a Punch to Mark the Hole

 

Drilling A Hole in Each Pipe End

 

Close Up of Drilling

 

Preparing to Bend the Pipe

 

Using a Level to Calculate the Bend

 

Bending the Pipe

 

Precision Bending

 

An Example of a Bent End

 

Manufactured Parts Ready for Use

 

The Dome Erected for the First Time

 

Two Domes in Comparison

 

Painted Ends

 

Painting the Ends

 

View from Inside the Geodesic Dome Frame

 

Geodesic Dome Erected with Cover