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Abs or pvc for rail

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Ski76
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I’m building a rail today should I use abs or pvc. Also can someone link the best instructions
Nov 17 2019 12:55PM
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Mr.Lumpyjumbles
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"PVC is more flexible than ABS, but ABS is stronger and more shock resistant. ABS is better at handling severely cold temperatures, but it can warp with exposure to direct sunlight."

I've never used ABS but last year I made a PVC rail that slid pretty well until it cracked after a couple sessions. It seems like ABS might be more durable given that it's better at handling cold and is more shock resistant. I'm not sure how it slides or how well it would actually work though.
Nov 17 2019 1:25PM
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Ski76
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Ok thanks! I was thinking about abs since I heard of pvc cracking. Or I could buy multiple pvc and replace when breaks
Nov 17 2019 1:43PM
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Saucerboyshane
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get some steel last much longer and won’t threaten to crack in the cold
Nov 17 2019 5:58PM
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twerkphone64
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I cracked 3 pvc today
Nov 17 2019 10:18PM
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