RAIL PLANS

PVC rail

Simple Rail Plans Supplies Needed: 1.5 inch PVC (Thick so it won't break when you grind) A 10 ft long 2x4 Two 2 ft long piece of scrap wood 2" (or longer) screws, hammer, and drill Building Instructions: 1. Drill holes in the top part of the pipe (At least 5 holes spaced evenly- and NOT all the way through!) 2. Take the screws and screw the pipe down into the edge of the 2x4 3. Screw the other wood into the base of the 2x4 at each end. This provides lateral support

Metal Rail

Metal Rail Plans These are some plans for a metal rail. Its sturdy, will last for ever, and is easy to assemble and disassemble. (all materials can be bought at Home Depot or a home supply store and all can be found in the plumbing department.) Materials (will cost around $50 total) 1. 1 10foot 1-1/4in threaded steel plumbing pipe

2. 3 1foot 1-1/4in threaded steel plumbing pipes

3. 1 1-1/4in steel elbow joint

4. 1 1-1/4in steel T joint

5. 2 1-1/4in steel caps Directions Screw the elbow to one end of the 10foot pipe. Screw the top of one of the 1foot pipes to the elbow. Screw the T joint to the bottom of the 1foot pipe. Screw the other two 1foot pipes to both ends of the T joint. Srew the two caps to the ends of the 1foot pipes to keep the rail from wabling.

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