Building my pvc pipe rail help/suggestions

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im getting this 8 inch pvc pipe for my backyard and i was wondering if i should just plop it down and put snow beside it so it doesn't roll and use that or if i should cut it in half and then put wood under it?? also cutting it and putting wood under it wouldn't be a problem cause my friend is a carpenter and has a ton of machines and stuff.

so should i just put it there or cut it in half?

whats easier to learn on? will it matter that its cut?
thanks NS.

11 years ago

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rob.howard.7965

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If you cut it in half it will just start to flex out of shape faster than leaving it whole. Just dig it half in and away you go.

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jfxphoto

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Is the build a jib cult still a thing? I gotta go back and check that out.

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Colorado_Steeze

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what i think u should do is get a 4 x 4 the same length as the pvc and drill 4 small holes across the top of the pvc then drill 4 more holes though the 4 pre drilled ones then mount the pvc pipe onto the wood using decking screws and then it will be more stable. u still will need to use some snow though.
hope this helped

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Garebear

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i'll give you my 8 inch pvc

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TACO-DOG.exe

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here's what i did, i build my stand/frame thing however long i wanted then after i finished that i put a length of 2x4 inside the pvc tube and put screws going up through the frame, tube and piece of wood in the tube. it's a good idea to put about 3-4 screws between the supports holding down the tube. once the screw is tight it should sandwich everything together nicely.