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Best way to attach PVC to wood

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array.
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I'm building a box for my house, and I need to attach my PVC piping.  I have (2) 3 inch by 10 foot sections, and I was wondering what you guys do when you attach them.

Jan 10 2011 7:07PM
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*AMILLZ*
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I counter-sinked the screws through the top of the pvc and then smoothed out any rough spots.  It leaves some small holes in the surface but works fine.

Jan 10 2011 7:12PM
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theWIZARD
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same here. Then sanded the top of the holes. This works much easier and safer than going from the bottom.
Jan 10 2011 7:27PM
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Pool.
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yah i went through the bottom and made sure the screws came through no more than a half into the pvc, so far no problems
Jan 10 2011 7:32PM
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hanksy
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going through the bottom is easier, but I found that drilling holes in the top and then putting the screws through those is the most solid. either way, don't bother with glue of any kind.
Jan 10 2011 7:35PM
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Troy.
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Screw then use caulk to fill over the tops of the nails to make it smooth?
Jan 10 2011 7:49PM
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Lemuel
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This, and repost. Through the bottom is not sturdy at all, I would never do it.
Jan 10 2011 7:51PM
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ski-swagga
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this but i also got liquid nails for an indestructible combo.
Jan 10 2011 7:52PM
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gombo8
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i just put some screws on the sides of mine. like so |O|O| and really made the screws snug. holds it down fine and they dont slide. or you can use a drill or something and make some notches in the side and go down from there. works great only hit it twice thought due to a sprained acl

Jan 10 2011 8:37PM
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dkilgoreNH
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counter sinking is the way to go. sanding is key. if you dont youll shred your skis

Jan 10 2011 10:09PM
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j.saaaarela
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lrx9S2sMVs

starts at 1:09. Actually pretty simple and much more secure than just screws (in my experience).
Jan 10 2011 10:12PM
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array.
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thanks guys K+
Jan 10 2011 11:59PM
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MEGAZORD
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Wall anchors inside the pipe leaves no holes to hang up on.
Jan 11 2011 12:08AM
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rewand0
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The one in the video seems best to me.
Jan 11 2011 12:37AM
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OAKES
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threw da bottum (y)
Jan 11 2011 12:51AM
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