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Build a drop in with almost nothing ?

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Big_Tuna
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alright im looking to build a drop in for my backyard this winter and dont have a whole lot of materials
i have:
a four foot saw horse
6 foot board walk
a bunch of plywood
and some 2x4s
do you guys think ill be able to do much with all that or do i need to go buy some more shit. already have rails and boxes just need the drop in
Nov 3 2012 5:54PM
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ejm
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how many 2x4's do you have? How long?
Nov 5 2012 12:21PM
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JackJohnSki
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Find a hill, use the slope as the in-run. It's easiest to build a ladder style in-run for the least amount of materials. Use carpeting (preferably astro turf) and cover the rungs of the ladder, and boom. Or put two 2x4's and screw plywood over the top to make a raised surface and put Astroturf over that. Make the lip of your drop-in a solid surface, no ladder. Just makes it easier when actually hitting it.
Nov 6 2012 10:42AM
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Big_Tuna
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alright thanks yeah i have enough 2x4s for all that im sure.
Nov 7 2012 12:56PM
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JackJohnSki
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Astro turf though is a million times better for the in-run and the landing. You can get like 24 sq/ft at Home Depot for like $18. I had more then enough with that
Nov 7 2012 1:06PM
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