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Holes in PVC rail Help

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SNAKES1
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I made a 10 ft rail out of wood and PVC pipe, but I secured the pvc to the wood by drilling holes in the top of the pipe and then drilling the screws through the top of the hole openng down through the bottom of the pipe and then through the wood. I guess I'm second-guessing just a little bit and I'm worried that I'm gonna catch and edge on the holes in the pipes, I don't want to remake the whole rail- any suggestions as to how to maybe "cover up" the holes or something or will the holes not be a problem?
Dec 28 2011 11:55PM
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Panda_with_Guns
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they shant be a problem.
Dec 28 2011 11:58PM
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Dlud
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The holes don't make a difference. If people can do corrugated tubes, you can easily do that
Dec 29 2011 12:05AM
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SpaghettiWizard
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it doesnt make a difference you cant tell
Dec 29 2011 12:06AM
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Craig114
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I dont think you will have a problem with it, but I did this once and after hitting it numerous times cracks developed around some of the holes and that led to problems. I generally drill from the bottom through the wood into the pvc. It doesn't hold it as nice but with a few extra screws it gets the job done.
Dec 29 2011 2:25PM
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I_Am_Mod
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as long as they aren't "huge" they wont form a problem, i have a pvc box with 4 small diameter pipes next to eachother, each pipe secured with 4 screws in the exact same manner as you described, so 16 holes and i must say you don't even feel/notice them .....
Dec 29 2011 2:30PM
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HumanGenius
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if its cold as balls they will crack and can cause problems. and sand all the holes down! itlll preserve your bases. what i did was drill large holes on the side and screw it in on an angle so its a seamless surface on top and still very sturdy. but other than sanding them there is no reason to change it if/until they crack
Dec 30 2011 1:20AM
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GoggleT@n
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Id redo it, and mount from bottom, but you should be fine.
Dec 30 2011 1:56AM
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werndog
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i have a 3 inch pipe and just glued it to the wood using some strong ass glue. i cut little half circles in the supports where the rail wud fit and glued it in.
Feb 25 2012 9:57PM
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cbucklen
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I did the same thing with my rail and i don't even notice the holes
Feb 25 2012 10:09PM
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ForeverYung
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I did I just like you and it slides fine, you don't notice it
Feb 25 2012 10:32PM
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skibeest
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As long as there are no screws sticking up, it won't be a problem.
Feb 25 2012 10:35PM
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Toasty.
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the first time you ride over it, will file it down and you will never notice it again
Feb 25 2012 10:39PM
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Stope.Neeze
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if i were u i would try and make a metal or by a metal rail because over the summer i got wicked good on pvc rails but during this winter i can't do half the tricks i learned because its harder on metal rails
Feb 26 2012 1:21AM
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Blindsurfer
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dont worry
Feb 26 2012 9:35AM
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ejm
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my very first pvc rail i built i kinda went overboard on the holes through the top. Probably 15+ but never had a problem tho.
Feb 26 2012 9:42AM
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CheddarJack
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Be happy
Feb 26 2012 10:47AM
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Otherside
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this...
Feb 26 2012 10:54AM
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kvan
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Somebody take me through the step by step process of drilling holes either on top/from the bottom. I have already tried both methods and have had problems with drilling through the pvc I just cant fucking do it. Go ahead call me mentally disabled lol but I really need some tips.

Would appreciate some feedback!
Mar 1 2012 8:12PM
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monkatizer
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from the top:

drill 1 hole per roughly 2.5 feet of PVC on one side with a bit thats just big enough to get the screw head and driver bit through. take a screw and drill with bit and place the screw through the hole. proceed to drive the screw through the PVC and into the wood below.

from the bottom:

line up the PVC where you want it, then tape it to the wood (temporary) then find a screw thats long enough to go thru the wood and into the PVC, but not through. take the screw and line it up on the opposite side of the wood that the PVC is on, and screw into it. do this about once per 2 feet.

if you have any questions, i can take some pics of mine (i have rails constructed both ways) to help you out.

good luck!
Mar 1 2012 8:44PM
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Holte
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1. Clamp down PVC pipe onto workbench so it won't move when you start to drill. This is important.
2. Mark drilling locations on PVC with Sharpie.
3. Put 1/8" drill bit into drill.
4. Slowly and precisely drill into location marks on PVC pipe. Make sure you drill all the way through the pipe, not just through one side.
5. Replace 1/8" bit with 3/16" bit (or any bit that is slightly larger than the screw heads).
6. Make the holes on the top of the pipe bigger by drilling through the 1/8" holes with the 3/16" bit.
7. Finish the rail.
Mar 1 2012 8:51PM
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monkatizer
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no offense but thats a lot harder.
you only need to drill thru one side because the screw will grip the pvc better, and its easier. and dont say it will crack because i have made about 5 rails and none have ever had problems. some are 4 seasons old
Mar 1 2012 10:26PM
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smeeze
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... don't worry be happy now!
Mar 1 2012 10:36PM
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Gub97
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i have a pvc rail made the same way..you shud be fine
Mar 2 2012 7:09AM
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kvan
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Thanks again I never even thought of this. My rail ended up working out well.
Mar 4 2012 6:42PM
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