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S-rail construction

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BkCountrySkrMO2
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so basically im gonna bend 2 pvc pipes into a C, then 2 for into the other C for my S
my problem is that i can't think of anything to mount the pvc on
wood is the obvious answer, but i would need to like bend a 2x4
any solutions?
thanks
Feb 14 2008 12:01PM
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skiEER
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instead of neding wood just use plywood
Feb 14 2008 7:41PM
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Lineskiah11
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i think i would make a c out of plywood for the base and then use 2x4s for the supports and then angle the tops so that you could make a bank c on top out of plywood. it would take a lot of time to build but if you put cross supports inbetween the vertical supports it would be pretty solid especially if you got some cheap 1/4 inch plywood for siding.

Feb 14 2008 9:14PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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yea i was kinda hoping they sold C shaped wood but i musta been dreaming

Feb 14 2008 9:18PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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how hard would it be to warp a 2x4?
Feb 14 2008 9:18PM
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tBatt
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take a normal 2.4 or 2.6, and then cut it every like 2 feet at a mellow angle, and toenail it in from the top/sides
Feb 15 2008 11:53AM
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tBatt
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jesus christ digital electronics is boring.

so i drew you a picture
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idk how strong it would be though. you'dd definitely havee to have a not of reinforcement
Feb 15 2008 12:00PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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i was thinking like a few longer 2.6s for stablility
then cut out the C shape in plywood and put that on top of the 2.6 to give u ur s
Feb 15 2008 12:02PM
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-Mugatu
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How do you bend PVC? do you just like heat it up and bend orrr.?????
Feb 20 2008 4:04PM
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skiEER
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you are not gonna be able to bend a 2x4 enough unless you steem it which i am sure you dont have the abiltiy to do.
Feb 20 2008 8:36PM
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SkiMN
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Here is what I would do. If you have a table saw, set it to cut about 2/3 of the way through a 2x4. Now make a shitload of cuts about 3 inches apart (or whatever seems logical). Now you should be able to put a bit of a bend to the board. If no table saw, use a recipro saw or just a hand saw along with some mad steeze.

I just came up with that, no guarantees.

Otherwise, make your rail single barrel. Use a jigsaw to cut the S out of ply wood. This will give you a flat, plywood S rail onto which you can put PVC.


Feb 25 2008 12:55AM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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thats what im gonna do
Feb 26 2008 11:51AM
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