Dome building methods - Beveled frame

The beveled frame method is the most flexible and efficient dome building system. You start by putting bevel down one side of the timber. 

Alternatively, use a thicker piece of wood and cut down the center so you get two piece of timber and there will be no waste.

The face of the timber frame is flush with the face of the panel

Prepare 3 struts with beveled edges. You then screw the 3 struts together and trim off the ends flush.

This gives you a triangle frame with bevel on all the outside edge. When you join another one to it, it kicks up and form the curvature of the dome.

With this system there is no central hub. The glass would then sit on top of frame using double sided glazing tape, silicon seal behind the glass and between the glass.

Advantages:

• Simple build method that is tolerant of DIY fabrication
• Cheap to make because there are no hubs to buy
• Very flexible, can be covered in pretty much any material
• Can be used on all building types, maybe not for tents

Disadvantages:

• Hard to cut the angles of the wood

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRbTyFK2m7s
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