Tomato Tent vs. Build-Your-Own. Thoughts, Opinions, Recommendations?

Off top of my head, if you have drill, bits, screwdriver you can probably do it. Definitely shouldn’t need to solder anyway. If you go 2x3 560mm strips would be ideal, but they would be a little long for most 2x2 tents. You can use 280mm strip there.

Example documented fairly well here