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Idea for a Jib

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AMD_5
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I was sitting around and had an amazing idea for a huge jib.

I was thinking of taking a wood pallet and screwing a thin sheet of hardboard (kind of thin, manufactured wood with a slippery topsheet, much cheaper than plastic)  to the top of it. BOOM! You have a cheap, giant 40"x48" box.

Now, one question for all you experienced Jib builders out there. Is coping necessary? I was thinking of putting some angle iron or something similar on the edges. Opinions?
Nov 8 2009 7:51PM
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HeathR
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coping is def not needed if its that wide.
Nov 9 2009 8:09PM
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AMD_5
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yeah I figured.

do you think the hardboard would work though? I really dont wanna drop $120 on some plexi
Nov 9 2009 8:10PM
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Testicles
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Plexi will crack in freezing weather.
Nov 9 2009 10:37PM
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Big_Spence
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HDPE or nothing.
Nov 17 2009 2:25PM
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AMD_5
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yeah but hdpe is mad expensive
Nov 17 2009 4:16PM
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Big_Spence
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This is true, but in the long run it's worth it IMO.
You'll spend more money replacing PVC.
Nov 17 2009 5:05PM
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AMD_5
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Yeh but i dont have money for hdpe. unless theres a way i can acquire it for free
Nov 17 2009 5:24PM
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I_Am_Mod
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bwa, i dunno, i have two boxes (different construction but same dimensions) and i must say i prefer the PVC box and honestly, how many 3 dollar PVC pipes would i have to replace to get up to the same money as HDPE ?? (i got it for free and still i'd prefer PVC...)
Nov 20 2009 2:28PM
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HeathR
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I was setting some shit up in my backyard and i had to move my old compost container. It seems to be made out of something similar to hdpe. The outside part is just a big strip that is mad wide. Im not sure if you could find one but it seems like it would slide really well.
Nov 22 2009 9:26PM
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