Step 1
Items Needed
1 inch PVC pipe 5' long
2- end caps
1/2 inch threaded rod
2 1/2 nuts
2 Washers
2 Lock Washers
Tools Needed
Drill, hammer (regular or rubber), socket and wrench, hacksaw.
Step 2
Measure and cut 1" PVC pipe to 60 inches.
Step 3
Drill pilot hole in 1 of the end caps. Finish with a 1/2" or 9/16 drill bit.
Step 4
Measure and cut 6" of 1/2 threaded rod.
Note- a 5" carriage bolt may also be used.
Step 5
Put nut, lock washer, and flat washer onto threaded rod.
Step 6
Nut and washers should sit recessed in end cap.
Step 7
Attach the other flat washer, lock washer, and nut to the opposite side of end cap.
Step 8
Tighten nuts from both ends. Completed end cap will look like this.
Step 9
Attached end cap to PVC pipe.
Step 10
Hammer end-cap onto PVC pipe. Should fit very tight. If not use PVC glue.
Step 11
Attach and secure end-cap to the opposite end of the PVC pipe.
Step 12
You are ready to go. Enjoy have a great season!
