[quote name='SynGamer']The two 9" pieces (in the middle) that connect the front and the back are going to be bolted together. That way I can undo 4 bolts and voila!, the rig is now in two pieces. After the complete dry-fit last night, it became apparent I have the wrong endcaps. The ones I purchased are very rounded, think torpedo's. I need something that is flat so that when it rests on the ground the weight is distributed evenly. Currently, with enough pressure (again, dry fit) it will collapse to one side or the other.
Regarding gluing...and suggestions? I'm going to make my marks so that things are aligned properly before I give the normal 1/4th turn/twist. Is there anything I can use to ensure the best...seal? Should I really glob the cement on there? Is less more? This is my first time working with PVC so I want to do it right the first time.
EDIT: also, regarding the board that will be used for the seat, I definitely want to go
at least 5/8", preferably something with a bit of weight. As you mentioned Mad, this may bit too light when it's completely assembled. I myself weigh 150 lbs, the seat is 15 lbs, and the mount and sliding bracket combine for 10 lbs. That right there is roughly 175 lbs being applied to the back half of the rig. I'm hoping that's enough considering I don't plan on twisting my body in the turns
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My only concern about drilling PVC is that the older and drier it gets, the more prone to cracking it is. Usually PVC will bend before it breaks but any stress points will weaken it structurally. Since it's PVC however you can just cut the sections and remake them if they break. As for the caps, there isn't much out there. Some of them have little nubs on them for grip but the majority out there are smooth ended caps. What you can probably do is throw some no-hub or something over the caps, the rubber will create the friction you need for it not to move much. Just go to Homie Depot or whatever and see if you can stretch some 2" no hub over a 2" PVC cap.
As for gluing, prime both the end going in and the fitting, glue the end of the pipe and send it on it's way. If you can twist it, great. If not, smack that sumbitch home and be done with it. Priming is going to be the important part, if you just glue any sections without priming, they won't "melt" into the PVC and join properly for supporting your 150LB excuse for a man body. Also any vibrations and such can break the glue if not primed.