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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Motorman on November 24, 2016, 11:06:47 AM

Title: PVC Rack
Post by: Motorman on November 24, 2016, 11:06:47 AM

Got too many planes hanging from the rafters so I want to make a standing rack system. Does anyone have plans, advise or pics of a rack made from PVC or some kind of plastic tubing like that?

Thanks,
MM

Title: Re: PVC Rack
Post by: Steve Helmick on November 24, 2016, 10:12:31 PM

Yeah, somebody posted a picture of theirs not long ago. Try a search. I'm sure it'll help you find that topic.  LL~ Steve

PS: The "search" function here never works for me. Google works, and you can specify what website you want to search....somehow.

Title: Re: PVC Rack
Post by: Motorman on November 24, 2016, 10:21:17 PM

I did a search and read several threads. Doesn't seem to be a consensus on what size and wall thickness of tubing to use.

MM

Title: Re: PVC Rack
Post by: Bill Heher on November 24, 2016, 10:35:32 PM

3/4" inch schedule 40. contractor packs of Tees and 90s.
 from Home Despot /Lowes.

Title: Re: PVC Rack
Post by: Clint Ormosen on November 25, 2016, 05:05:49 AM

Quote from: Bill Heher on November 24, 2016, 10:35:32 PM

3/4" inch schedule 40. contractor packs of Tees and 90s.
 from Home Despot /Lowes.

I wouldn't. 3/4" isn't rigid enough and will sag over time. Even schedule 40. I'd use 1" minimum.
I built mine out of 2" PVC. Might be a tad overkill, but it's solid as a rock. However, I'm going to redo mine and close up the spacing to get another 2 models on it.

(Click the pick and it turns the right direction)

Title: Re: PVC Rack
Post by: Motorman on November 25, 2016, 08:58:08 AM

What spacing for full size stunters?

Thanks,
MM

Title: Re: PVC Rack
Post by: mike londke on November 25, 2016, 10:18:34 AM

Better than PVC  http://stunthanger.com/smf/open-forum/airplane-storage-41605/msg427815/#msg427815

Title: Re: PVC Rack
Post by: Clint Ormosen on November 25, 2016, 10:51:45 AM

Quote from: mike londke on November 25, 2016, 10:18:34 AM

Better than PVC  http://stunthanger.com/smf/open-forum/airplane-storage-41605/msg427815/#msg427815

I'm not sure why that's any better than PVC, but still a clever rack system.

Title: Re: PVC Rack
Post by: Motorman on November 25, 2016, 05:34:44 PM

Mine has to be free standing because, I'll have to move it from time to time.

Title: Re: PVC Rack
Post by: Steve Helmick on November 25, 2016, 09:48:16 PM

Why does Clint store his airplanes sideways like that?  LL~ Steve











edit: I know it's typical with pictures taken with a cell phone. It's odd, because if you save the picture off the forum into your PC, it won't be sideways anymore. Usually...