OK I am in the middle of building a Vegging box to accomadate around 6 plants up to 18 inches or so high. This box will be done on a budget of around $100 but still be a serious piece of equipment.
Now I have started at home depot and bought a couple of those cheap 4 shelf galvanised shelving units, for $15 each. With a little creativity and VERY MINIMAL tools, I will turn them into an efficient grow bow that will sit in the garage under my tool box, and pose as a tool cabinet.
I will post pics tommorow but so far, I have spent $30 on the two shevling units, $5 on a $120mm computer case fan, 1 tube of builders adhesive @ $2, ! tube of cheapo gap sealant @ $2, some nuts and bolts to mount the fan @ $3, 1 peice of plywood for the grow shelf @ $10, on piece of white corragated plastic sheeting for the rear paneling @ $8, and a second hand 400w hps and ballast off ebay @ $40 (bargain).
Now I have also used a couple of things I had lying around the garage, but with a little imagination and some positive attitude, you can create some awesome things. I still have to get two more computer fans, one for air intake, and one to blow air on the plants, as well as a timer and thermometer, but I reckon another $20 and it will be fine. Around $120 for a total veg box.
Those cheapo galvanised shelving kits can be amazing for constructing stuff with a bit of creativity.
Will have some pics for you tommorow.