PVC rail

[rdski]

I want to build a rail before the snow really starts flying, if have a basic plan but was wondering if anyone has any tips on the construction.

 

[jibmanji]

check out the build a jib cult they have everything you need

 

[I_liketobutter]

if its a big one (anything bigger than 3" around) do it like i did, super sturdy and easy. anything smaller, youll need a 2x4 underneath w/ some supports. and check out the build a jib cult.

 

[KellyK]

^that looks like hours of fun.

 

[rdski]

yeah but i kinda want to do some ski slide variations on is so it needs to be flat

 

[I_liketobutter]

learn on a single pipe, then you can put the box jocks to shame

if you want flat, use a 2x4 - 2x8 underneath, screw that to some kind of triangle type support. triangle shapes are the best since they can never be off balance. try to stay away from any type of 4 leg design.

 

[i.ski.troll.]

and how can you not do "ski slide variations" on that PVC tube? It will be so much easier to learn on that. than on a box.

 

[rdski]

Yeah i changed my mind i think im gonna go with that. Thanks

 

[Wis_Skier_23]

here's mine i regret making it so tall..over Thanksgiving break im gonna make it shorter but just get 2 small tubes and make a double pipe rail, it works pretty slick

 

[JoeyBeers]

how'd you secure the pvc pipes to the lumber? i'm ready to put the pvc down on the frame but i'm not sure of the best way to do it yet, does countersinking the screws still create holes that catch on edges?

 

[rdski]

Its actually pretty hard to catch you edge on such a small hole unless your edges are super sharp

 

[Heart]

Screw the screw in through the wood up into the pvc, so that the screw is facing upward. This doesn't work so well if you're using large diameter pvc though, cause it'll be too wobbly.