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Metal jibs

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pscull03
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would it be worth it to attempt to try and weld together my own metal rail?

i want to slide on metal.. already made a pvc shotgun and its alright.

i really dont know how to make a metal rail tho

i currently have a metal 2.1/2" diameter metal pole


what can i do with this?
Aug 25 2008 7:12PM
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chames
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i wouldn't plan on sliding metal in the summer time...or is it for winter?
Aug 25 2008 8:57PM
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grapesoda
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i had the same delima. i dont like sliding pvc, it makes switch ups and tricks harder and its doesnt feel as solid. i dont have a welder so i made this rail.Click for larger imagesame idea as a pvc one but i just bought a metal drill bit.  and its sooo much better.
Aug 27 2008 12:16AM
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skiEER
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why wouldn't you slide it in summer?
Aug 29 2008 8:54PM
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chames
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metals always been super sticky in the summer for me, even if you wax it and water it. It depends on the type of metal i guess
Aug 31 2008 2:45PM
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pscull03
Posts: 440 - Karma: 47
most likely winter..

main idea question here.. is it hard to weld on poles beneath for support?

or is there any other way than welding
Sep 1 2008 1:00AM
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L_Ahrens
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join the welding cult and you will learn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 4 2008 12:18AM
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