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Looking to build rails, Need help with design.

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SnowboardinFTW
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Hi. Im planning on building a rail or two for my backyard. One box and one normal rail. I have tried a few structures but they have failed so far. I need help with a design for the base of the rails, and also, how to make the box rail. Do i need wax for the box? for the rail? also, how long should they be?should i use PVC pipe for the rail? how large of the pvc pipe? If you have rails please send me pictures and/or give me detailed instructions. Thanks!

Aug 30 2009 2:44PM
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hank.
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base think triangles
Aug 30 2009 2:53PM
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mackinnon
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searchbar.
Aug 30 2009 2:53PM
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kalum.ko
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join build a jib

Aug 30 2009 3:06PM
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ski-swagga
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PM Pkalow he made a outragiously sturdy and cheap box. so sick.
Aug 30 2009 3:08PM
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I_Am_Mod
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https://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/viewcult/jid/893/id/453/action/news/eid/2651/

and if you can weld, or have someone who can weld, do it! its so PRO!
Aug 30 2009 3:12PM
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basedjase
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word to you i weld they are sooper sturdy
Aug 30 2009 3:26PM
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I_Am_Mod
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if you have, plz upload some pictures onto NS and comment on what's good and what's bad about your rails....
that way we can all learn/enjoy it....
Aug 30 2009 3:29PM
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basedjase
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i cant upload pics cause my computer is hella gay, but i can testify that the triangle meathod in the base is the sturdiest. if your building, well lets say a 12ft rail, than i did 4 triangles every 3 feet and its great. bulit a bunch of jibs using 90° angles on the base it it failed after about 3 hrs of sessoning with my friends.  hope this helps
Aug 30 2009 4:18PM
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musick13
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yea I just finished my rail
Aug 30 2009 5:52PM
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dunkaroos
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yea build a jib 101 is a really helpful cult
Aug 30 2009 6:52PM
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skia4life89
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did you actually search it to see if there was anything?
even if there was, u people saying the gayest phrase ever "searchbar" give other peoples thread a free bump to the top..so i guess the thread creater will thankyou for getting more replies bc of your bump!
Aug 30 2009 6:57PM
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Dan-Man
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i recomend using gutter material and just building a frame from 2 x4s. don't half ass it, use screws and shit if you want it to last a little while, even paint will help.

Aug 30 2009 7:07PM
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SnowboardinFTW
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Hey man thanks so much for the instructions. Thats a great point! Now all i need is building a box. I cant wait to build and ride the rail!
Sep 1 2009 11:04AM
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olly124
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an awesome way my friend built a box was to have basically the same thing a rail but with 3 or 4 peices of pvc pipe beside each other, looks wierd but works well
Sep 1 2009 11:20AM
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50in07
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Every answer you could possibly desire is in the build a jib cult
Sep 1 2009 11:51AM
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PintSizedSteeze
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go out and steal one (cheapest and easiest way)
Sep 1 2009 2:42PM
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SnowboardinFTW
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Haha that is a cheap and easy way, but i dont plan on getting arrested anytime soon. It would make the snowboarding community look bad!
Sep 1 2009 3:14PM
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SnowboardinFTW
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hey good idea! ill give that a try and if both the ideas are successful ill upload photos and a vid or 2 of me and my friends. Thank you to everyone who gave me suggestions!
Sep 1 2009 3:16PM
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majora
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Wondering if i should just take those top screws out and ride it like that, or add two pipes of pvc beside each other on top.  Anyone build one before got any tips?
Jan 7 2010 9:14PM
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Stuck.in.ohio
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I would take the screw out if they don't do much and is that aluminum?

Jan 7 2010 9:21PM
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flexpattern
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just lol'd at your name.


seriously join the "build a jib 101" cult - loads of how tos etc in there matey!
Jan 7 2010 9:38PM
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