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trustey88
Posts: 147 - Karma: 10
Hey I would like to build an a-frame about 3 feet tall on the flat with each side being 7 feet and the top to be all pvc... how can i make the frame for the a-frame?
Feb 27 2007 10:40PM
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trustey88
Posts: 147 - Karma: 10
also how can i connect the pvc and frame so it is fluent?
Feb 27 2007 10:46PM
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fillup
Posts: 4904 - Karma: 568
for the connecting the pvc, cut them at angles so they are flush and give the angle of the a-frame you want

like if you want it mellow something like 5-20 degrees?
Feb 27 2007 10:51PM
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trustey88
Posts: 147 - Karma: 10
ya what should i cut it at?

i want it smooth enough so that i can just ride it if i want but i also want to be able to clear the flat
Feb 27 2007 10:57PM
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magic_steve
Posts: 544 - Karma: 10
what math you in? well anyway
64.62306647 degrees
if the height from beginning of the A to the top is 3 feet and the length of the up and down are 7 feet
Feb 28 2007 4:40PM
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PatVigorito
Posts: 405 - Karma: 12
you should post some pics, it sounds real sketchy though
Mar 1 2007 6:50PM
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-NY-STeeZE-
Posts: 2114 - Karma: 23
you could build a steel one

This is at my local hill,(my friend dan is in the shot

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Apr 8 2007 9:09AM
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SkiMN
Posts: 4005 - Karma: 38
Unless your mad good with a plastic welder make the frame wood.
Apr 8 2007 11:27AM
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