Comments on: how to build a basketball goal – handmade and beautiful https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/ The Handmade Home is a full service rehab, construction and design firm with an exclusive product line, at The Handmade Home Studio. Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:51:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jamin Mills https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-798891 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-798891 In reply to Deepak.

Hey,

I have not tested it that way so I am simply speaking hypothetically here, but I would think it would be fine. Yes, there would be an increase in wobble, but I am not sure it would be a huge deal and you could block out the sides of the 6 x 6 with some more 2×4’s or 2×6’s to add width to that part as well as stability. I hope that helps, best of luck building!

]]> By: Deepak https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-798786 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-798786 Hey guys, Love from India!
I am currently working on building the same at my backyard(ps- on my own:)). Can I just attach the backboard with the 6×6×14 post without making a support for it. Is it going to increase the wobble or it will be just fine?

Looking forward for a reply.

Thanks

]]> By: Jamin Mills https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-793373 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-793373 In reply to Jacob Tarby.

Hey, It is very secure and it only wobbles when I dunk on it, haha. In all seriousness it has the same give as a traditional goal.

]]> By: Jamin Mills https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-793371 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-793371 In reply to Alex Hoeft.

Hey, “you could” but you would be giving up some stability and the goal would more likely bounce or waver under pressure from the use of the ball against the backboard. I don’t think it is a deal-breaker, but you just need to be aware of the downside.

]]> By: Alex Hoeft https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-793366 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-793366 In reply to DJ.

I hope you answer because this is an old post, but could we use a 4x4x14 instead of a 6x6x14? Lumber is crazy expensive right now and a 6x6x14 is going for $80-$100! Yikes! 4x4x14 is half that cost.

]]> By: Jacob Tarby https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-792993 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-792993 Hello,

Absolutely love this. I’m in the progress of building mine now! Just wondering how secure the whole thing was when up. Did it wobble much when hitting the backboard?

Also, how high was the rim from the ground?

Thanks!

Jacob!

]]> By: Jamin Mills https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-790355 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-790355 In reply to Luke.

Hey, I’m not sure if we have any pictures, did you check out the video? We simply screwed it in though.

]]> By: Luke https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-790312 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-790312 Nice work! I’m currently working on my hoop as well. I was wondering if you could post a pic of how you mounted the wood brace to the back of your backboard? I don’t see any pics on that specifically. Mine is a little bigger I think…I used reclaimed pallet boards and made it 54”x36” weighing in at 64 lbs with the hoop. Ha. However, I’m still not sure on how I’m going to mount it. Thanks for the advice!

]]> By: Jamin Mills https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-780691 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-780691 In reply to Lisa.

They are all in our Handmade Hideaway series which is linked at the top of the post.

]]> By: Lisa https://www.thehandmadehome.net/how-to-build-a-basketball-goal/#comment-780514 https://www.thehandmadehome.net/?p=53302#comment-780514 Could you share the brand and color names of the paints used on the backboard?

Thank you,

Lisa

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