Golf simulator enclosures are the framework within which a golf simulator is built. They provide protection and how to build a golf simulator enclosure structure to your simulator build. They have to look good and ideally won’t cost a fortune either. Many golfers choose to build a DIY golf simulator enclosure at home. This article will explain all you need to know about building a DIY golf simulator enclosure at home.
This is an in-depth article will explain the tools and materials needed to build a home golf simulator enclosure, with key considerations, planning tips, and pitfalls to avoid. Use the Table of Contents to jump to sections that interest you.
Lengths of metal pipe to act as the frame of your enclosure (see below for how to measure your enclosure frame lengths)
6 corner connectors
Choose either netting or blackout fabric for the sides of your enclosure. You could use both for added protection against balls flying through the enclosure and causing damage to your room. I prefer blackout fabric. You could use neither, opting for a open enclosure setup with foam panels to protect your walls and ceiling as we talk about below.
Tools as listed below
Impact Screen and appropriate attachments or fixings (for example bungees).
What tools do I need to build a DIY golf simulator enclosure at home?
You will need to use the following tools in order to build your golf simulator enclosure (not all of these tools are needed in every enclosure build, this depends on where you buy your materials):
Pencil, tape measure and paper
You will usually use a rigid frame built from lengths of metal piping. This may be aluminium or similar lightweight metal. Sometimes, electric conduit piping is used. Some vendors sell (and ship) the metal piping with an enclosure package, some will require you to source the metal pipes yourself (we’ll come on to this later).
An electric saw capable of cutting metal.
You will only require a saw if using a metal frame and if you need to alter the lengths of metal piping after delivery – sometimes the piping will be shipped ready to build in a pre-defined size – which is great!
Also note that you may be able to avoid using a metal saw, by using a handheld tool called a pipe-cutter. It can be hard to achieve a clean cut using this method though.
A tool for tightening joints in your frame, this could be a spanner or wrench, or a drill or screwdriver, and you may need appropriate screws.
You may use a straight edge, set square or spirit level to check everything is nice and geometric.
Bungees or zip ties for attaching your impact screen to your enclosure
You may need staples or other fixings when working with netting or fabric for your enclosure sides.
Safety equipment – I really recommend being stringent with safety procedures when building a golf simulator enclosure. You simply must use eye protection when operating a metal saw, and I recommend ear protection too. You should have a fixed-position bench with clamps in order to hold your materials in place when using tools.
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