Patternators Developed - 2010


SARE Patternator

The SARE patternator is based on using painted plywood panels to catch the spray from an air-blast sprayer. Parts and instructions are for building an 8 foot tall vertical patternator for vineyard use. It is divided into numerous sections that allow the user to quantify the amount of spray in each section. This design divides the patternator into seven sections of three feet by one foot. If a taller patternator is needed the design can be extended.

 

Materials for a SARE patternator

ItemCountper pieceprice
8' x 4' Lauan plywood 1 $9.97
2”x4”x8' wood stud 2 $2.25 $4.50
1”x3”x8' wood furring strip 2 $1.48 $2.96
5/8” J channel for vinyl siding (12.5 feet/section) 3 $6.17 $18.51
deck screws ($2.99/lb.) 14-1” - #6, 8-2” - #6, 4-2.5” - #8 $0.36
machine screws 14-1”-#8-32, nuts 14-#8-32, washers 14-#8, lock washers 14-#8 $5.46
wood screws 28-1/2” - 6X, 14-1” - 6X $3.92
primer 1 quart $9.98
high gloss enamel paint 1 quart $11.38
paint brush $1.48
3/16” aluminum pop rivets, grip 1/4” $4.97
steel T posts 6' each 2 $4.45 $8.90
wood blocks – cut from a 2” x 4”, 3.5” x 3.5” 2 $1.80
large plastic syringe (60 ml) from farm supply store-for animal injections 1 $1.79
silicon caulk 1 $4.97
rubber bands 1 $2.49
string 1
baler twine or some rope1
reused plastic containers or cans 7
1' long rod or stick1
Total $93.44

Instructions for constructing a SARE patternator

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Panels

 

 

 

Frame

 

Assembly

 

Measuring