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HOW TO MAKE A HOME MADE RAIL

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FocusProductions
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Im been looking every where and no one has a good way to make a box rail? What do u put on top so it slides good?
Dec 4 2005 9:36PM
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crooks
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pvc for rail or lexan for box

or use the searchbar
Dec 4 2005 9:37PM
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s.jeff
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2 words..... SEARCH BAR !!!
Dec 4 2005 9:38PM
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s.jeff
Posts: 2255 - Karma: 32
SEARCH BOX OR BOXRAIL
Dec 4 2005 9:38PM
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japanada
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there have been atleast 3 threads on this in the last 2 or 3 days!!!
Dec 4 2005 9:41PM
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eheath
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Holy fuck man, people are fucking stupid, its not that hard to make a fucking rail or box it so simple.
Dec 4 2005 9:43PM
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s.jeff
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ive seen 5 in the last 2
Dec 4 2005 9:54PM
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bigeasy3223
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search bar slides real good thats my personal favorite
Dec 4 2005 9:55PM
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Peteyfree1
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he has such a good point
Dec 4 2005 9:56PM
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freeskiierboy13
Posts: 55 - Karma: 46
i weld rails so i use steel
Dec 15 2005 6:10PM
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GT21
Posts: 35 - Karma: 10
Stop sliding rails and you won't have that problem
Dec 15 2005 6:11PM
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chapz
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take wood and a rail. think of what you can d. u dont have to be smart to make one, look at me
Dec 15 2005 6:17PM
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*542*
Posts: 1224 - Karma: 19
Just use metal, or wood. It doesnt really matter.
Dec 15 2005 6:18PM
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Bees_Knees
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I made a box out of plywood and didnt put plastic on top of it. I just put a bunch of coats of this smooth water proof paint on it and it slides pretty good. I also waxed it a bunch. It only cost me 60 bucks
Dec 15 2005 7:00PM
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bmxican_89
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i know. specially boxes. i can understand rails a little more if you want to weld them but other than welding its easy.
Dec 15 2005 7:03PM
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--Binger--
Posts: 724 - Karma: 10
well if ur that much of an idiot to not know how to make a rail/box, u should probably just get some race skis and try that profession
Dec 15 2005 7:45PM
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grubix2
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I think we need to make a forum of FAQ's. All stickies. examples:

-"What skis to buy?"
-"How to build a jib?"
-"Who's the best skier?"
-"Poles or no poles?"
-"Do we hate snowboarders?"
-"What happened to CR?"
-"Has anyone seen this freestyle walking video?"
Dec 15 2005 7:49PM
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Snowcase
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forgot one

1 footed grinds-gay or not?
Dec 15 2005 8:06PM
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sneather
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join the build a jib 101 cult
Dec 15 2005 8:16PM
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DaveHumphrey
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yep. do that
Dec 15 2005 8:21PM
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SkiMN
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the only thing tricky about welding is getting your hands on a welder
Dec 15 2005 10:06PM
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CBROOKS
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hey retards, there are no threads with actual box rail plans, trust me ive looked a lot.
Dec 15 2005 10:08PM
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Jaskittin
Posts: 5606 - Karma: 194
Dude most people would look at a welder and have no fucking idea what to press, let alone the right voltage, wire speed, wire size, if it's a wire feed. welding is alot harder than just getting a welder. You need alot of practice to acctually be able to weld something right.
Dec 15 2005 10:15PM
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KeegLove
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just check the search bar man you'll find lots of good info i apologize for all the douchebags just remember the search bar for next time man, have a good one.
Dec 15 2005 10:21PM
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snochronic
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is everyone fucking stupid or on probation. Step one find a friend wih a truck or van. Step two get a hacksaw or even better a battery pwr saw. Step three find a rail and under a cloak of darkness take it. the rest is just smoke and mirrors.
Dec 15 2005 10:27PM
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SkiMN
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Dont the wirefeeds nowadays come w/a chart that tells you that based on metal thickness? Or just get a stick, boht only take like an hour of practice to figure out.

I mean if i can do it then it has to be easy as hell
Jan 2 2006 11:22PM
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stylishskier
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news flash, you want to make a straight rail/box then everything will be square and the length/width you want, you wanna make a c-box, do the fucking calculations, how much arc, how much bank, what radii etc, rainbow, SAME, get the fucken tools, throw down some sketches and numbers and have at it. Have you noticed that nearly every resort builds it's shit differently, its called freestyle for a reason, make what you want unless you are that un-inventive fucken retard
Jan 2 2006 11:53PM
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Barmski
Posts: 4342 - Karma: 811
steal a big piece of metal and just put it on ciders - easy and simple
Jan 3 2006 1:02AM
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eheath
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Dude if the fucking welder came with a booklet how to do it, people still wouldnt figure it out cause they are stupid.
Jan 3 2006 1:03AM
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ecthree
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I think its because all you fucks spend all your time on this gay site instead of actually trying to build a rail or even skiing for that matter!
Jan 3 2006 6:21AM
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Antoine.
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make one ur own way.. my buddy and i made plans on the back of a burger king napkin
Jan 3 2006 10:48AM
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steevner
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use ur noodle retard
Jan 3 2006 10:49AM
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tweaksrock
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i make my own with my teeth

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Jan 3 2006 11:14AM
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Zvarenza_724
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just use pvc it works the best

Dec 8 2009 9:18PM
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WVskiing
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ikr. i made a rail and box with HDPE before i ever joined this sight
Dec 8 2009 9:20PM
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Dr.Brown
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search bar is probably the best way to make a rail.
Dec 8 2009 9:24PM
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jordanr
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You don't even need to be able to read to build a rail i spent 2 hours on the weekend when i was bored since the hills haven't opened in Ontario yet and i have a nice pvc rail in my back yard
Dec 8 2009 9:42PM
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erikK
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hopefully it works
Dec 8 2009 9:44PM
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erikK
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darn
Dec 8 2009 9:44PM
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Delaney
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cut down a handrail and stick it in the ground at your house
Dec 8 2009 9:48PM
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nikitos.05
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just join the build jib cult, theyll tell u and shw u how to make stuff
Dec 8 2009 9:49PM
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SassySloth
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Puckboard will make a box slide good
Dec 8 2009 9:51PM
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Meases_Pieces
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wow this is one of the angriest threads ive read
Dec 8 2009 9:59PM
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Fischer-Addicted
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i bought a 10ft by 10 inch board, a bunch of 2x4s and siding for a box. i made the box and stacked 1/2 inch pvc pipes across it. works amazing, super slippy feels like a legit box. the rail was less than 40 dollars to make too. ill put up pics tomorow
Dec 8 2009 10:04PM
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ike.
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haha ya i have like 4 rails, all of them i used searchbar for. it works really really well!!!
Dec 8 2009 11:54PM
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ReetsAdeets
Posts: 1531 - Karma: 611

3 8ft 2x4s+1 1.5"diameter PVC make 1 amazing 16 inch tall rail that s 8ft long. 1 2x4 on bottom, then 11 inch supports every 2 ft, starting flush with the ends of the 8ft 2x4 going inward. Should be 5 support. Then cut remaining wood in half and screw 1 too the supports on each end for support. Should have the 1.75" side on the ground. Then drilll holes in the outmost side of the pvc angling towards the top 2x4 that are slightly larger than the drill bit. Then attatch PVC too rail with screws. Enjoy.


This recipe makes the bottom rail. 2 smaller diameter pvc pieces for the top one. (my setup)


Click for larger image

Dec 9 2009 12:02AM
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ReetsAdeets
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I tried too make a "What skis too buy." Nobody like it...
Dec 9 2009 12:49AM
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LMPJibbin
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Build-A-Jib 101 Cults
Dec 9 2009 7:38AM
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OMGWTFBBQ
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find a metal rail you like....
get a sawzall and cut it out lol
buy quickcrete and get as many five gallon buckets as there are legs..
sink it in there level

dig as many holes in the ground as there are buckets...
drop it down and wait for the ground to freeze... whala

a rail
Dec 9 2009 1:16PM
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