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Up-Rail/Down-Rail Build Thread

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bkruelle
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Hey guys/gals.. Just finished building myself a back yard rail out of steel. I will post pictures and how I built in a an hour after I pick it up from the shop. But for right now, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE MOUNTAIN PARKS COAT THEIR METAL RAILS AND FEATURES WITH SO THEY DON"T RUST? Put it in caps so people can read and post haha. Sorry had to do it. But wanna coat it before I put it outside for good.
Nov 26 2011 7:25PM
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james6345789
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Apparently my hill doesn't do much with theirs... I was covered in rust after falling a bunch last Wednesday.
Nov 26 2011 7:27PM
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Algebra
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pour maple syrup over it, preferably aunt jemimas.
Nov 26 2011 7:39PM
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aquinn
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i feel like that much stainless would cost a shitton
Nov 26 2011 7:49PM
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bkruelle
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Click for larger imageClick for larger image Welded up backs of two 10ft long rails I pieced together. Never built a metal rail before and haven't been welding for long but I feel that my welds are coming along pretty well.
 Click for larger image Base plates are finished. Welded two 1/4" 3ftx8" long pieces together to make so they  don't flex under load.
Click for larger image Cut 2 3ft and 2 2ft square rods and welded each together. And welded to base plates. I feel like I'm not telling you guys much in how to build it just thought it'd be cool to share.
Click for larger imageClick for larger image Legs welded up to the base plates. Sorry the pictures are all upside down and sideways. Have to go do some shit so I'm posting these relatively quick.
Click for larger imageClick for larger image Cut a strait edge and a 45 degree angle and hammered the ends down so the boards won't catch and welded to finish them off.
Click for larger imageClick for larger imageClick for larger image Finished product. Sorry you have to break your neck to view these. I'll try and fix them tomorrow night. I'm going to permanently place some rubber ends into the rail.

Nov 26 2011 8:17PM
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.squirrely.
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i have had better success with mrs. butterworth but to each their own
Nov 26 2011 8:18PM
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bkruelle
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Damn, photos are small as shit. Sorry dudes, I'll get better ones up tomorrow.
Nov 26 2011 8:18PM
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