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Metal rails

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snowXrider540
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before i start...yes ive tried the searchbar so dont hate.

so i was wondering like what kind of metal to get for a backyard rail if any is better than the other?

and some ideas for rails would be great too!
Apr 2 2007 10:04PM
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DJSTEVEINNIAMIXX
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not aluminum
Apr 2 2007 10:07PM
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Uncle_Remus
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mild steel works real good the bigger the better and 2 x 6 square it the absolute best though most expensice
Apr 2 2007 10:09PM
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eheath
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What? Aluminum is prime!
Apr 2 2007 10:09PM
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snowXrider540
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well price doesnt matter, my dad can get any metal he wants from his work. they have a plasma cutter, $10,000 welder basically the whole deal plus free metal. so like i said the money isnt a factor...
Apr 2 2007 10:10PM
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snowXrider540
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bumpin it up before bed....

suggestions please?!?!
Apr 2 2007 10:29PM
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eheath
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Dude, steel. It's really obvious.
Apr 2 2007 10:32PM
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cofreeskier
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Hot roll steel...make sure not to get galavanized steel it will not end up great.
Apr 3 2007 12:56AM
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cofreeskier
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Well...only if you're planning on welding that galavanized steel after you get it.
Apr 3 2007 12:57AM
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Killa-Gorilla
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ive only grinded medaphorical rails, Duhh!
Apr 3 2007 12:59AM
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*DrewT*
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well then I'd go for platinum
Apr 3 2007 1:07AM
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Mykel
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a basic 1020 steel tubing would be fine. That's what we use, either rectangular tubing or cirular 1/4" wall thickness. Any decent metal supplier should know what you need.
Apr 3 2007 1:15AM
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eheath
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1/4" isn't needed, thats way think, i used .120 gauge which is similar to 1/16th inch i believe, but it may be 3/16th inch.
Apr 3 2007 1:19AM
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R.Fahey
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Cold Rolled Steel actually. I promise. Get it with 1/8 inch thick walls.
Apr 3 2007 1:23AM
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Mykel
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yeah you're right, 1/4" is a bit much. I was visualizing 1/4 cm, I don't know inches, I just know the designations for most mats you have to get here in the states is inches. lol, a quarter inch is almost 1 cm ... yeah 1/16 would be fine
Apr 3 2007 1:23AM
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eheath
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Word.
Apr 3 2007 1:23AM
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Jahhsss
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wow u are coool!!!
Apr 3 2007 1:26AM
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throw_um_bigger
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why did u congratulate that n00b? he obviously can't do pretzles on rails
Apr 3 2007 1:49AM
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Jahhsss
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i can do them on my mediphorical up rail in my back yard, im not a newbie your newbie!!!!!
Apr 3 2007 1:51AM
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Jahhsss
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haha the fag is such a danm nooob
Apr 3 2007 1:52AM
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Killa-Gorilla
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stop making fun of me guys!!
Apr 3 2007 1:54AM
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Jahhsss
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really i am sorry!
Apr 3 2007 1:54AM
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Killa-Gorilla
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thank you, i accept your appoligie.
Apr 3 2007 1:55AM
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wev-skis
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how long does it take u to make a rail thats metal
Apr 3 2007 1:00PM
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FUUUCK
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24 karat gold!

BALLLLLLLLLLIN'
Apr 3 2007 1:30PM
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13stripes
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get some tube steel that has a 1/4" wall it'll be heavy but you wont need to worry about it breaking or bending and if you get like 2x4 or 2x6 tube steel it will be reall good for practicing switch-ups and tech stuff like that, and one last thing get it as long as possible a good 20ft is minimum or you'll be on and off so fast you'll get bored with the thing in like a minute
Apr 3 2007 1:40PM
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-NY-STeeZE-
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galvanized steel is the way to go, thats what most parks use on their rails because it doesnt rust
Apr 3 2007 6:18PM
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AMG.
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galvanized steel will rust once you take the coating off when you slide it, but ya galvanized, thats what urban handrails are made out of. and definatly make it 20ft or more because whoever said it was right you will get bored if its shorter. i have a 12ft pvc rail and its like your on then have to get off right away...
Apr 3 2007 7:11PM
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doublexl
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prime for digging your edges into and eating shit.
Apr 3 2007 7:57PM
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MadSteezin
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forizzle get aluminum works the best!
Apr 3 2007 8:19PM
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