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Attaching pvc

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scott-skis
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how do u attach pvc to like a 2 by4 without drilling holes in the top

Nov 11 2007 9:20AM
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i0z
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put basicly on the ends of the pvc some bolts...this means pre drill and put some pic bolts into the wood then the pvc...then just take some big screws and put em up through the bottom...this is what i did and mines held up for over a year

Nov 11 2007 10:17AM
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davar6
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i just drilled up form under the 2x4 and through the pvc and it works fine for me
Nov 11 2007 12:10PM
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Jwenz
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What i did, was just drill holes with a drill bit through the top (it doesn't make a difference with sliding). If you are paranoid about it, just make them more on the side. Then take the screws and drill into the wood. That is the only logical way of doing it.
Nov 11 2007 5:34PM
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Lineskiah11
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and your pvc will be way less likely of ripping out or becoming loose. just drill the holes in the top it doesnt effect the way it slides at all
Nov 11 2007 8:46PM
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scott-skis
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alright thanks
Nov 11 2007 9:01PM
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TheButterHashira
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Wouldn't screwing from the bottom of the wood up into the pipe work?

Nov 11 2007 10:23PM
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currentwestman
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ya but since you cant reach into the middle of the pipe to put a bolt on the other end of the screw, you can only put screws on each of the pipe right near the opening and that means its easier for the pipe to loosen/fall off
Nov 12 2007 2:57PM
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east_toast
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Put 2 screws in each end at different angles, 8 or so going through the bottom up but be sure to pre drill the holes and then liquid nail between the pvc and wood for extra support.
Nov 12 2007 4:14PM
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Jwenz
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Bump...
Nov 18 2007 11:13AM
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word-sauce
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yaa i need some ideas too, if you screw in through the top wont it wreck your skis?
Nov 19 2007 8:51PM
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Jwenz
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the trick is to pre-drill the holes. then put the screw through just the bottom layer of the pvc...you are SET.
Nov 19 2007 10:00PM
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word-sauce
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damn thats gonna take forever i dont own a drill, i guess ill just screw it up from under

Nov 21 2007 7:49PM
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Jwenz
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Seriously a bad idea, borrow a neighbors drill. and just drill the wholes a wee bit bigger than the head of the screw and VOILA...trust me
Nov 21 2007 11:49PM
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-Kieran-
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does anybody got pics of there pvc rail close up so we can see what ur talking about
Nov 28 2007 12:27AM
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seider
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ill may post some pics tomorrow
Nov 28 2007 7:34PM
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