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Anchoring a handrail

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BkCountrySkrMO2
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so i'm gonna go to the dump like every weekend till i find an old handrail, but when i do, how do i put it in my yard and make it stable? obviosly my rents won't let me dig a hole and concrete it in, and we don't get enough snow to bury it deep enough, what are some other techniques?
Dec 3 2006 1:09PM
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eLevate
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does it have feet? if it does, then just packing the snow should keep it somewhat stable, if that doesnt, sandbags over the feet worked well for us, but we never had problems without em
Dec 3 2006 2:55PM
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kabozo101
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if it doesn't have feet you better start digging holes and put it in there and pour some concrete in there so anchor it
Dec 3 2006 3:41PM
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tBatt
Posts: 9632 - Karma: 580
with and anchor.... DUH!

but really... if your not aloud to dig holes either hope the one your find has feet or bring it to a welder. they can probably weld some on for you.
Dec 3 2006 5:22PM
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HeathR
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if it doesent have feet and you cant get sombody to weld you some you can just make them out of wood. Just drill a hole the size of the rail into a [img]4x4.http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4164644[/img]
Dec 3 2006 9:05PM
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HeathR
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Dec 3 2006 9:06PM
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HeathR
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one more try i am retarded

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Dec 3 2006 9:08PM
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fillup
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dig holes about 7-10inchs wide to a foot or so deep

then get concrete

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Dec 3 2006 9:22PM
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