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Attaching metal to wood.

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steezy.stew
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I found a great 15ft. steel pole in my garage, and i wanted to set it up so i can use it for ski(summer drop in) or inline. The problem is i have no welding credentials and a limited monetary funds. So NS's i was wondering if there a tried and true method for attaching metal poles to wood and if so what need to do. K+ for good answers.
Apr 20 2011 3:09PM
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412.
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why metal?... Just get some PVC
Apr 20 2011 11:30PM
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steezy.stew
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Well i'm not saying i couldn't, its just that i have a perfectly good rail in my possession i just done know how to attach it.
Apr 21 2011 12:07AM
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HumanGenius
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it depends on how thick it is like if it is a 1 inch pipe with 3/16in. wall then you could drill through it, then put a u-bolt through it. then drill through the wood (which needs to be strong because metal weighs a lot). then bolt through and tighten it until it digs into the wood or you cant tighten it any more


good luck let me know if it works!!
Apr 21 2011 11:03AM
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T.L.
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This maybe?

-2x4 lumber

-3"OD pipe

-Bend some 1"wide,3/16" thick plate steel into a c clamp and throw some bolts all the way through.

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Apr 26 2011 10:36AM
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