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Default Rack Made From PVC Pipe: Anybody Done One?

(PeteCresswell) wrote:
In my garage, I've got this wooden rack - made out of 2x4's. Basically two
goalposts connected and on wheels with a couple extra crossbars.

Needs tb a few inches wider to accommodate a new toy.

I'm thinking something like 2 or 3-inch PVC pipe would be easier to look at.

I *think* I could make it work with regular plumbing fittings and some wire
rope/cable tensioners in an X pattern on the sides to stabilize it.

Anybody been here? Caveats? Maybe special fittings for rack construction?
Pipe size?
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PeteCresswell


Pete:

I used PVC piping to fashion a /\ shaped boat cover for a pontoon
boat.
The PVC pipe I used (small diameter) deforms quite easily when loaded.
All of my support menbers ended up bowed.

Blakely