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Tips on pvc rail

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crab_pretzel
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Ive seen abunch of threads about cheap and easy rails and its obvious pvc is the cheapest. i just dont really know how to anchor the pvc to a base.  I already have a sturdy base made out of wood that with an older countertop secured with screws i counter-sinked with a drill bit. this didn't work out because it was just wood with a hard laminate but it makes for a great base for something. i just need to learn how to secure pvc to the top of it. thanks for any helpful answers on this
Jan 11 2011 9:11PM
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mowdapow
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Well first off, get some PVC. Now put it on the snow. Your done.
Jan 11 2011 9:15PM
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crab_pretzel
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it can slide out when you hit it. and i kinda want something a little more permanent
Jan 11 2011 9:18PM
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Lwaghorn
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drill hole through top of pvc. put screw throught the hole. screw through pvc onto wood. this what you where looking for?
Jan 11 2011 9:21PM
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Emma_Watson
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you sir, are a dumbass.
build a jib 101 cult gogo!
Jan 11 2011 9:21PM
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crab_pretzel
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i dont know if youve tried this, but could you ever catch an edge on the drill holes in the top? and this doesn't seem very laterally stiff
Jan 11 2011 9:23PM
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mowdapow
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Well this is my set-up, never slides, just pack some snow around the sides, it will freeze in place. Maybe try putting a small brick or something at the bottom, so it won't move forward if your having problems. You could build a platform, but this ways it's more portable, and it's low so you just need enough snow for a small run in. Plus learning tricks is easier.
Jan 11 2011 9:24PM
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McFellon
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no, this actually works. plus, it's the easiest, and to my knowledge, only way of putting pvc on the base
Jan 11 2011 9:26PM
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theWIZARD
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i did the same technique for mine and it works fine. drill a hole every 8 inches or so.
and no you don't catch an edge. when you're done drilling, sand down the top holes (just a little)
Jan 11 2011 9:27PM
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[evan]
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I could PM you some pics in the morning of how I built mine if you want

Jan 11 2011 9:28PM
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crab_pretzel
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how wide should the pipe be? im new to pvc setups so any help is much appreciated

Jan 11 2011 9:28PM
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crab_pretzel
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yea if you had the time that would actually be a big help. these tips are really helpful
Jan 11 2011 9:31PM
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crab_pretzel
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if i drilled through the bottom with screws is there a chance the pvc could split or crack at all?
Jan 11 2011 9:49PM
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Backyard.Skier
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build a jib 101 has hundreds of building answers and suggestions
Jan 11 2011 9:52PM
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j.saaaarela
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lrx9S2sMVs

starts at 1:09. No holes in the top, super secure, and relatively simple.
Jan 11 2011 10:32PM
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trettzilla
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you can buy square pvc pipes. i just lay mine in the snow
Jan 11 2011 10:43PM
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crab_pretzel
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thanks i like this idea the best
Jan 12 2011 4:10PM
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monkatizer
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its simple, either drill a couple holes in the top, (1 hole every 3 feet is good) then using some good screws put them thru the hole then drill them thru the pvc then into the wood,   make the hole in the top only, and make it bigenough thetathe bit and screw head can fit in it.   and the holes dont catch your skis i gaurentee it, its never happened to me, i used this meathod

or you can go up from the bottom by pre drilling holes thru the wood only then take a screw longenough to go thru the wood and the pvc but not so long that it goes out the top of the pvc, this also works well, make sure not to strip the pvc by screwing the screw too much, after its secured the pvc,   i have used this meathod too, but i only recomend using this when u hav 2 or more pipes, unless you use huge screws with huge and course threads

good luck 

Jan 12 2011 6:50PM
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Ski_ThEast
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i use a 2'' by 6'' then 1 1/2'' pvc and cut them down the middle so then you only need one the drill holes through the pvc then screw it in so far it has worked great for me

Jan 12 2011 6:59PM
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theabortionator
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Buying pvc can land you on the terrorist watch list. Be sure to buy less than 3 pipes and no longer than 10 feet each.
Jan 12 2011 7:06PM
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monkatizer
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at roughly 3 dollars for a 10 foot section of 1 1/2 pvc cutting it down the middle sounds like a hassle, just by another pipe, nbd  i would do that if it was 10 or more bucks tho
Jan 12 2011 7:09PM
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belden...
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How big is your pvc?
Jan 12 2011 7:18PM
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123+ski
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i did this to attach it to a 2x4 cuz i have a single barrel and it worked fine
Jan 12 2011 7:27PM
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Stickity
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unbelievably sturdy
has lasted me 4 years of skating and now 2 years of skiing
Jan 12 2011 7:29PM
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Heart
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i did mine like this, works great:

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns3/web/popups/viewimage.php?media=http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/dudesirule2/untitled1.jpg
Jan 12 2011 7:45PM
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gGrove
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drill diagonally into the pvc to the wood
Jan 12 2011 11:23PM
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AndrewGravesSV
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Shit.
Jan 12 2011 11:51PM
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Grilledsteeze212
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this is how i built my rail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf3XPQCuyDc
Jan 12 2011 11:55PM
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DADDYlongLEGS
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up through the bottom
Jan 12 2011 11:56PM
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SteezyMan97
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I am building a pvc rail right now and i used this vid but i am only using 2 pipes instead of 4. this is sturdy and easy to build if you use this vid
Jan 13 2011 12:17AM
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Tahoe_Steve
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Try liquid cement (any hardware store. I went to Ace). Make sure to read all the labels to see which one goes the best with wood/pvc material bonding; as I forget which one it is...
Not too expensive, so use a lot and let it dry...don't use it the day you make it. I'm not 100% positive this is super strong, but I've never had a problem with it!!
Jan 13 2011 1:16AM
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crab_pretzel
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any recomendation on type/ size of pvc? i was thinking of using something like 4inches in diameter for a rail thats just one pipe wide
Jan 13 2011 3:55PM
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Gramtorp
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http://vimeo.com/18614154

I just kinda try to surround two (or one) big pwc pipe with lots of snow.. and it work even though its going downhill.
Jan 13 2011 5:50PM
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Mr.DarthVader
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thats what i do
Jan 13 2011 6:12PM
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Stickity
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lol it just broke tonight
but still 4 years out of 1 pvc pipe?


and if you catch on holes, stop skiing immediately because you are doing something unbelievably wrong
i skied mine with a crack splitting it into two 5' pieces and it still worked
Jan 13 2011 8:08PM
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Ski_Alot
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i duck taped the pipes to the board the drilled a pretty small hole through the board and pipe and put in a big bolt in three places
Jan 13 2011 8:14PM
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crab_pretzel
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duct tape? i dont really see how this works
Jan 16 2011 2:32PM
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cooper.fry
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Build-A-Jib cult has what you need my friend.
Jan 16 2011 2:40PM
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