Questions about building my own basket (First Post here)

[LPJackson123]

Yeah so I'm new to this website but after browsing for a few decided to register, really good stuff.
Anyways, I have access to about 500 acres of land my cousin owns. I have been playing for about two years, and am interested in building a few baskets and making a small course out there. Money is definately something to consider, so I was wondering if I could get some tips on the best/most economical way to make my own baskets.

 

[basketcase15]

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thats what u call gettin prerubed, welcome to the site

 

[bcr123psu]

If you want professional-grade baskets, your best bet is to buy them. There's really no other way around it. If you just want something that catches a disc and isn't necessarily PDGA approved or pretty, then check out the threads that basketcase15 mentioned above, specifically the first one for the "Homemade Discatcher Gallery".

Welcome to the site!

 

[jtencer]

Chains will be your single biggest expense. You can make them single layer or maybe use some heavy rope to try and save some bucks though.

Also, I made the mistake of using tin flashing to make the sides of my basket and I wound up having to put a layer of duck tape along the top to keep it from gouging putters. Try to avoid really sharp edges if possible.

 

[prerube]

Instead of chains you can hang PVC pipe like a windchime if you are desperate to cut costs. It works, but it is ghetto.

 

[SmoothSailor]

I wish I had access to build on 500 acres...

 

[littlefriend]

I wish I had access to build on 500 acres...

No kidding! I keep trying to figure out where I'm going to come up with a million bucks for 360 acres in central WI for my disc golf ranch.

 

[basketcase15]

Instead of chains you can hang PVC pipe like a windchime if you are desperate to cut costs. It works, but it is ghetto.

ohh yea i saw a pvc basket in the hood just the other day