Nice job. If you find the acrylic isn't up to the task and cracks, polycarbonate , while a little less scratch resistant, will take the impact better. Just a thought.
Awesome build Hosel, was just shopping for something to protect my incoming Square LM. This seems way more durable and secure than the acrylic casing I was going to purchase. Thanks for the DIY build, i think I will try to build a inner base inside the milk crate, box it in so the square stays in place about a 1/4 or less in the crate. Planning a DIY hitting mat with Sigpro insert, so might build something on the mat to secure the milk crate from moving also, probably some bolt on L shaped brackets on all 4 corners of the milk crate and attached to the mat, that should eliminate the need for the paver. The top i might do just do a cover that fit arounds and sits on top of the milk crate with a handle on top of the cover, made out of wood or aluminum, seeing that I work in a fabrication shop.
Appreciate the kind words! Sounds like you have some great add-on ideas so really curious to see what you come up with. I have seen a DIY build that has a hinge on the top cover to open/close. I like the idea of securing the crate to the mat. Just make sure the bottom of the Square is flush or slightly above your hitting surface. I have my milk crate on a section of the gym tiles which works out perfectly on height. Working in a fabrication shop, you should be able to blow mine out of the water 🤣
I have had a similar idea to this for awhile but haven't gotten around to do it yet. I had questions if the plexiglass would affect the monitor. Plus does the lip on the bottom affect the monitor. Right now I have my monitor sitting on another mat butted up to my hitting my and sometimes I feel like the crease between my two mats affect my monitor sometimes. Idk though.
So far, no noticeable affect of the plexiglass. Works great as far as I can tell. As for the lip, the second sheet of plexiglass is on the bottom of the milk crate so it sits flush!
Looks exactly like the CONTAINER that I posted a how to on the Square Golf Facebook page. Either way all is good just hope you do not shank and hit that paver and it ricochet back at you. 😂
Yeah a pool noodle or some kind of padding is definitely in order. And I must’ve missed yours. I’ve screenshot a few but they were all wood or just the plastic food container
Gotta make sure the LM is close enough to the acrylic, when I hade mine i placed the SQ a bit to far back and the reflection from the lights wouldn’t let it see the ball
@@acampbell3720 as long as your unit it level it shouldn’t be necessary. My hitting surface is on plywood so I’ve fastened mine to that, made sure it was level.
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Love this
Thanks boss!
The sim is looking better and better mate! :D
Thanks boss!
Nice job. If you find the acrylic isn't up to the task and cracks, polycarbonate , while a little less scratch resistant, will take the impact better. Just a thought.
Thanks for the info! Hopefully the acrylic doesn't have to take too many shanks 🤣
this looks awesome man!
Thanks boss man! Gotta protect that investment!!
Awesome build Hosel, was just shopping for something to protect my incoming Square LM. This seems way more durable and secure than the acrylic casing I was going to purchase. Thanks for the DIY build, i think I will try to build a inner base inside the milk crate, box it in so the square stays in place about a 1/4 or less in the crate. Planning a DIY hitting mat with Sigpro insert, so might build something on the mat to secure the milk crate from moving also, probably some bolt on L shaped brackets on all 4 corners of the milk crate and attached to the mat, that should eliminate the need for the paver. The top i might do just do a cover that fit arounds and sits on top of the milk crate with a handle on top of the cover, made out of wood or aluminum, seeing that I work in a fabrication shop.
Appreciate the kind words! Sounds like you have some great add-on ideas so really curious to see what you come up with. I have seen a DIY build that has a hinge on the top cover to open/close. I like the idea of securing the crate to the mat. Just make sure the bottom of the Square is flush or slightly above your hitting surface. I have my milk crate on a section of the gym tiles which works out perfectly on height. Working in a fabrication shop, you should be able to blow mine out of the water 🤣
I have had a similar idea to this for awhile but haven't gotten around to do it yet. I had questions if the plexiglass would affect the monitor. Plus does the lip on the bottom affect the monitor. Right now I have my monitor sitting on another mat butted up to my hitting my and sometimes I feel like the crease between my two mats affect my monitor sometimes. Idk though.
So far, no noticeable affect of the plexiglass. Works great as far as I can tell. As for the lip, the second sheet of plexiglass is on the bottom of the milk crate so it sits flush!
Looks exactly like the CONTAINER that I posted a how to on the Square Golf Facebook page. Either way all is good just hope you do not shank and hit that paver and it ricochet back at you. 😂
Yeah a pool noodle or some kind of padding is definitely in order. And I must’ve missed yours. I’ve screenshot a few but they were all wood or just the plastic food container
Gotta make sure the LM is close enough to the acrylic, when I hade mine i placed the SQ a bit to far back and the reflection from the lights wouldn’t let it see the ball
Yup! Experienced that with my original plastic container!
Is it necessary to go one step further with 4 leveling feet?
@@acampbell3720 as long as your unit it level it shouldn’t be necessary. My hitting surface is on plywood so I’ve fastened mine to that, made sure it was level.
@@Right1971 @acampbell3720 Agreed! Personally, I don't think it's necessary but can't hurt. I haven't had any issues!
Excellent idea
Thanks!!