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Building a Box???

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axtothemax
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I was looking at some videos on different ways to build a box and I noticed that everyone was using a different kind of material for the plastic on the top.

Has anyone on here built one or at least know what I should buy if I'm trying to build one?
Jan 4 2010 3:26AM
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Candy
Posts: 1051 - Karma: 176
Here you go kind sir:

https://newschoolers.com/web/members/cultforum/cat_id/1453/

and yes, clicky is not working for me right now. Just copy/paste.
Jan 4 2010 3:32AM
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Evilchris
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join the build a jib cult. but PVC is the ultimate low budget sliding surface
Jan 4 2010 10:44AM
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axtothemax
Posts: 35 - Karma: 15
alright... trying to get an invite to the build a jib cult but besides that thanks for your help... is home depot probably the best place to get pvc and other shit?
Jan 8 2010 8:07PM
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Dr.Brown
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yup, get the Grey PVC. It'll cost you a bit more, but it's all worth it. It's used for electric wiring i think, and it's a bit more dense. Anyways, you can feel the difference if you hold the white PVC pipe in one hand, and the grey one in the other and start compressing both.

I used 3 3/4" Grey PVC on my rail. They we're all drilled in the 2x4. The whole project cost me 38$ for a 8 foot rail (it's a bit short). My plan is to make another 6 or 8 foot rail to extend it.

Here's a picture:

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Jan 8 2010 8:22PM
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WVskiing
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i used HDPE, 1/2 inch thick. its a bit pricey but works great



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Jan 8 2010 8:46PM
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jfletcher
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i used lexan, and it worked relatively well
Jan 8 2010 8:47PM
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Dr.Brown
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How much did you pay for the HDPE?
Jan 8 2010 8:54PM
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WVskiing
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1/2" 4'x8' sheet $200ish
Jan 8 2010 8:56PM
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iannelson
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Expensive! That shit had better be fucking amazing.

Jan 8 2010 11:23PM
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garrets
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agreed
Jan 8 2010 11:29PM
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The_Future
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Don't use black plastics... it will warp and bubble.  If you really want high quality make sure you get white.
Jan 8 2010 11:44PM
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jpmoneyshot
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Cheap easy way to make a box is to use a bunch on small pvc pipes.  I think I used half inch last winter when I had space for  a backyard rail.  They will break over time but it is real cheap ($1.50) to replace each piece.  Don't bother to do the whole width of the box just a couple in the middle and two on each outside.  I think I have pics of mine from last year in my profile.
Jan 9 2010 12:13AM
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axtothemax
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awesome... thanks for all the help
Jan 9 2010 10:50PM
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kronickrew
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we used some ply wood we found in my garage and a few cutting boards from my dads restaraunt
Jan 10 2010 1:27AM
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steezilicious
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i found a table some on was throwing away and put pvc on it. works great
Jan 10 2010 2:34PM
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