Experimental PVC stand for steel plate

[SA Friday]

So, I don't have a welder, and I didn't want to try wood. If this works, the legs are replaceable by simply cutting a new one. The same goes for the crossbeam, but new holes have to be drilled and new retainer screws put into the joints. Everything can be replaced even at the range with a few basic tools and pre-made replacement parts. PVC comes in 10' length, so I cut it into three equal parts of 3'4". The legs and cross beam are the same length. I glued the two parts to the leg/crossbeam joints together, and then put two screws into the crossbeam and joint connection. I haven't tested it yet at the range, but plan to hopefully in the next couple of weeks to see how it holds up and if it need modification. So far, it looks promising.

[Marlin]

Just don't hit it, and you should be fine. Though, not glueing the joints would make it easier to break down to transport. Plus when you do hit it, easier replacement also.

[SA Friday]

Just don't hit it, and you should be fine. Though, not glueing the joints would make it easier to break down to transport. Plus when you do hit it, easier replacement also.

Ya, PVC explodes pretty much when hit. That's why I only glued the two joint pieces. Everything else is pressed together and I put two small screws into the pressed joint where the crossbeam goes into the center joint. I also drilled holes into the bottom of the legs so it can be staked into the ground. I left enough room on the sides and top that hopefully it will take being off by a foot and a half to hit any of the PVC. I'm more concerned about hits on the steel having enough jolt to rattle it all apart.

[Marlin]

Cool.. It "shouldn't" rattle it enough, as long as the joints stay tight.

Put cross pieces on the legs, then you could lay sand bags on them.. Fairly sturdy that way..

[BigBear]

If you'd like to try it out, I may be hittin' DM's on teh 16th depending on weather. Won't be able to make it to your offered 12/13th due to work.

Yes, I'll bring some Tannerite and also teh clay thrower.

[HBARleatherneck]

It looks good, I think I will try one this week too, if I can get to the store. What about the gray plastic counduit? does that shatter too. It has alot more bend than pvc. anyone know? It was nice meeting you too. Sorry, I was so busy, but I was out there till almost midnight cutting cow.

[TFOGGER]

I built a cover lifter for the hot tub about 10 years ago using similar construction. The only thing I had to do was put wood dowels in the vertical pieces to help resist flex, and the thing is still together today, with almost daily use. PVC rox for oddball projects like this.