I'm building a box...

to put in my unheated garage...anybody wanna help?

That sounds tight Seth. I'll try to help out if I can. Do you have electricity in the garage for space heaters/radio boombox?

no electricity but I was planning on running an extension cord out there so we'll have some heat and rad jams.

I haz drill n' bitz. Cordless...interested? I can't help until next week, though.

vincent morretino wrote:

I haz drill n' bitz. Cordless...interested? I can't help until next week, though.

I've already got the drill n' bitz but if you want to help out that's cool...I'll probably be doing it sometime within the next few weeks.

Seth, I would be happy to help out!

Within a week and a half, I'll be on holiday break...I could help you make the lumber & supply list, too.

I have 20 feet of 1.5" ID Sch. 40 PVC pipe to donate, too. Here is a pic of a box that I built with Mike B. back in 2006.



Just let me know how I can help out!

Peace,

ML

Nice box, Matt. Who is Mike B.?

ill skate it!?!!?

that box is awesome matt!!! How much did it cost for materials minus the pvc though? Look's expensive...I want to build it though and I could definately use your expertise. Viva Matt Lorch!

Glad you like the box, Seth.

The box is not too expensive. It is just a bunch of 2x6s, a few 2x4s, a box of 3" coarse drywall screws, and a sheet of plywood. There are many ways to build such a box, and if needed, other alternative materials can be used to cut down on costs. Too much to explain here.

You're looking at approximately $75 (rough estimate).

Happy Thanksgiving,
Matt

vincent morretino wrote:

Nice box, Matt. Who is Mike B.?

Mike used to skate with us back in the days of NTP. After that, he moved back home to Evansville. That box was built at his house down there. Now, he lives in Fishers and is getting back into rolling again.

Peace,

Matt

Sick box bro $75 for matierials isnt bad, wats the longest peice of pvc they make like that big around?

Normally, the PVC pipes at your standard hardware store (like Lowe's or Home Depot) are 10 feet in length. However, as long as you match the seams well, then the lengths don't matter at all.

I recommend 1.5 inch ID Schedule 40 PVC. However, if you want your box to slide and lock-on more like coping on a quarterpipe, then 2" ID would be better.

Peace,
ML