Back to the build menu.Instructions for building a long jump. Remember to hover over images to enlarge them. This is the long jump you will be building. The design allows multiple long jumps to be connected together for very long jumps.
The Humans
Step 1 is to cut the pvc pipe to the required sizes.
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2 31" pieces
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4 3" pieces
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4 1½" pieces
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1 piece the size of the cross bars you will be using (16", 18", or 20").
Step 2 is to drill 1/8" in the 31" pieces starting 1½" from one end then every 4". Also drill a 1/8" hole in 2 of the 3" pieces 1½" from an end.
Step 3 slice 9 3" pieces of clear plastic tubing. Then slice the 3" pieces in half the long ways.
Step 4 using a nail punch a hole in each of the 18 pieces of half tubing about a ¼" from one end.
Step 5 using the screws attach the pieces of tubing to the
holes you drilled in the 31" pieces of pvc and the 3" pieces.
Step 6 use the exploded view to assemble the long jump. It is now completed.
| Part | Qty. | Ea. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10' ½" PVC | 1 | $1.68 | $1.68 |
| ½" PVC 3 way tees | 6 | $0.46 | $2.76 |
| ½" PVC caps | 4 | $0.36 | $1.44 |
| Clear plastic tube ½" dia. | 3/20 | $4.00 | $0.60 |
| Screws | 18 | $0.10 | $1.80 |
| Subtotal | $8.28 | ||
| Sales tax | $0.62 | ||
| Labor hrs | 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $8.90 |
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