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kiwisdontbounce
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I have 2 10' poles (one was from a swingset and the other was from an old skateboard rail my bro built. If they don't slide the same (not sure if they do or don't), is that a problem? also, should i do:

20' single barrel?
10' double?
10' spread double (like a foot between the 2 poles)?

Also, how do i secure them to whatever i mount them on? Liquid nails?
actual nails?
should i cut a groove out on the wood (if i mount it on wood) and just rest it in there?


May 11 2009 5:35PM
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JackJohnSki
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it all depends on what you want, a rail or a box. i used a screw at each end of the PVC diagonally drilled in, and lined the whole wide with Liquid nail. here's how i did mine, MSG me with questionsClick for larger image
May 11 2009 6:05PM
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kiwisdontbounce
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my poles are like iron or some shit. cant exactly screw right through them. how do i:

a) drill a hole in metal?
b) secure it to the frame some other way.

and if i made it a box, how would i secure my UHMW to the frame and poles?
May 11 2009 6:09PM
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JackJohnSki
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there are actually drill bits and screws that are meant to go through metal, and there are screws that are prefect for attaching metal to wood. seen them at home depot
May 11 2009 7:35PM
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kiwisdontbounce
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sick, thats just what i need. I dont have any power tools though, how do i rent some? I could ask family friends but i doubt they have metal drill bits.
May 12 2009 1:00PM
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JackJohnSki
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actually when i went to home depot, i noticed that in just about every box of screws have the screws and a drill bit. and i'm guessing that they would also have a drill attachment because of the special need for it. as for renting ask your parents if there is a rental area. because i live in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and we Have Rapids Rental were you can rent just about everything imaginable. so find that out. and i'm guessing that one of your friends has one.
May 12 2009 2:25PM
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kiwisdontbounce
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ok sweet thanks. I'll ask around. Just took some more pics and made more drawings. Finalizing my plans shortly.
May 12 2009 2:32PM
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JackJohnSki
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nice, just hit me up if you have more questions
May 12 2009 6:26PM
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