drumsrock24 Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I am making a box and have finished framing it. I picked up some lexan and steel piping. How should I mount the coping and how much lower is the topsheet from the coping? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewww Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I am making a box and have finished framing it. I picked up some lexan and steel piping. How should I mount the coping and how much lower is the topsheet from the coping? Thanks. Others might not agree, but you don't need coping. I made 4 boxes last year, all without coping. They worked fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 (edited) i already have the coping though, i got it for free Edited November 3, 2007 by drumsrock24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 I like boxes with coping level with the top sheet. Granted I'm a snowboarder, but nose/trail pressing it, sometimes I get caught on the inside of the box by the coping if it is higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method9455 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Is it round or square tubing? Do you have access to a welder? How thick is the lexan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 It is 1 1/4" round tubing and 3/8" lexan. I have no idea how to weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2rider2690 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 dont use the tubing its a waste of time you wont need it especially since you cant even weld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeer_tomas Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 likwid nalez!!@!!111!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted November 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I already have the tubing in the length that i need it though. I wounldn't need to do any welding would I? How would an 1/8" lower topsheet sound? Cause i have 3/4" plywood + 3/8" lexan and the tubing is 1 1/4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrwilco Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 put plywood under the lexan to match it up with the coping. the coping must be even with the lexan, or the grind/slide whatever is going to be inconsistant feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 thanks for the help. I just finished mounting the coping on a little bit ago. Should have some pics posted by tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrwilco Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 yeah definately post pics. i need to make a new box so i might need to steal your design if its good haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Here it is. It is 10' long x 1' wide x 1 1/2' tall. Note: I left the plywood off of the sides so that you could see the inside and the framing. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboarddude Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrwilco Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 very very nice. did you use the lexan? if so how much did it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboarddude Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 how long did it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) very very nice. did you use the lexan? if so how much did it cost? Thank you. I did use the lexan. I purchased 3/8" instead of 1/4" like i was recommended because i didn't see countersinking screws in 1/4" without cracking it. I bought it off of eBay for $40 and $10 shipping. Not a bad deal. You have to wait and look around for the size you need cause there isnt a lot on there.how long did it take?It took about 2 months because i needed to find where to get the lexan. But actually man hours, if I had all of the materials I could have done it in a weekend or so. I drew it up before hand in google sketchup (which I can send or post if anyone wants it) so I knew what I was gonna do which helped. I wasnt in a big hurry though. Its done now so hopefully we get a little snow tomorrow so I can use it (or carpet). Edited December 2, 2007 by drumsrock24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrwilco Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 if you dont mind i would really like to see the google sketch. that looks really fun. you might want to paint it with some sort of protective stuff so the wood doesnt rot out from being set in snow and rain and whatnot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 if you dont mind i would really like to see the google sketch. that looks really fun. you might want to paint it with some sort of protective stuff so the wood doesnt rot out from being set in snow and rain and whatnot Sure no problem. I am going to put plywood around it and paint that. I didn't so you could see the framework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick malozzi Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Sure no problem. I am going to put plywood around it and paint that. I didn't so you could see the framework. If you have access to a paint sprayer i'd tape ff the lezan and coat all the frame work real good. Then go ahead and put on the plywood and give it all another coat. That way water doesn't soak up into the interior of it. It's a nice box and looks to be a fairly decent size. I'd do everything i could to protect that bad boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 If you have access to a paint sprayer i'd tape ff the lezan and coat all the frame work real good. Then go ahead and put on the plywood and give it all another coat. That way water doesn't soak up into the interior of it. It's a nice box and looks to be a fairly decent size. I'd do everything i could to protect that bad boy. I don't have acess to a sprayer though. I was just going to put the plywood over it and paint that. Do you think that will protect it enough cause painting all the framework would take forever without a sprayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Here is the google sketchup plans. You can get the software free online. Its a little confusing at first. I spaced the 2x4s a little farther apart on the real box. Here's what it will look like once I put the plywood on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick malozzi Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Well the plywood will work fine if you are putting a piece across the bottom too, but that may be a bad idea cause when u set it in snow it may want to slide. I'd say at least do something fir all that framework since when you put it in snow it is going to dig into the snow and essentially become a giant wick for any melting snow. Unless it is pressure treated, but the pics look like it is just standard lumber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsrock24 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Well the plywood will work fine if you are putting a piece across the bottom too, but that may be a bad idea cause when u set it in snow it may want to slide. I'd say at least do something fir all that framework since when you put it in snow it is going to dig into the snow and essentially become a giant wick for any melting snow. Unless it is pressure treated, but the pics look like it is just standard lumber. ya its just standard lumber. I'll just have to move it once I'm done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 The coping just adds to the strength of the box. Without it, the lexan will eventually wear on the sides from your edges grinding on it. Having the coping on the edges combats this and makes your box stronger. Also, lexan is a bit of a soft material compared to the steel edges on your skis or board. It is possible to get hung up without coping. Cover the sides of the box with some plywood and paint the exterior surfaces with some type of water sealing paint (any paint will work if you can't afford it). Keeping that exposed to water will rot it out and severely weaken it pretty quick, might as well protect your investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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