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Rail question

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qgmc4
Posts: 426 - Karma: 61

ok so me and my buddies made a rail with 2x4 and 1x6 and we are putting the pvc on and i was wondering how to stop the sway from side to side and front to back

Nov 14 2010 11:57AM
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ejm
Posts: 794 - Karma: 196
is your frame swaying or the pvc?
Nov 14 2010 3:56PM
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qgmc4
Posts: 426 - Karma: 61
nvrmind fixed it w/ cross braces
Nov 14 2010 8:34PM
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steezenskis
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yea, you rotta cross brace everything or it will fall apart
Nov 14 2010 8:57PM
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Mr.Huck
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Also look up hurricane ties.  They are metal brackets that the boards fit into.  They are cheap and they make sure that everything is square.  If you use these, your frame will be rock solid.  
Nov 18 2010 10:10PM
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