How To Join PVC Roller Coaster Track Segments
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Making a Backyard Roller Coaster with PVC is fun and easy! Here is a simple method for connecting lengths of PVC pipe together for a strong bond.
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THIS IS THE VIDEO I NEEDED!!!!!!!
How do you bend pvc roller coaster track
Great video! This method definitely beats the ol' sanded down 1" coupling or 1.25" pvc joints.
God you are awesome. Not only did i NOT fall asleep, I actually learned from this. Really cool
I'm planning making my own rollercoaster. How do i bent the pvc and make a smooth turn
Maybe a bit late, but heat up some sand in an oven then pour it into the pvc pipe. This method evenly heats the pvc so it uniformly bends and doesn't buckle or fold
The themefamilypark Vlogs There is a video Nighthawkinlight made on it called how to bend PVC and the example is on a pvc Roller coaster.
@@Alex-wn5rc thanks
How to you build the lift hill system? Could you do that next?
You answered my question from the other video. Nice job and invention.
Glad to help, Tobin! Join our Discord at discord.gg/coasterpunks to get in on the planing and share your ideas!
Hi Will, Thanks for the call out for PVC Bendit.
how to bend the pvc to bank?
How do make a curved pi cue of track?
Thank you so much for making this video!! Very helpful!
My pleasure, Eric!
Thank *you* for watching :)
Now he needs to teach us how to bend track pls
Hot sand
Tip: Use PVC primer on both pieces before applying the PVC cement/glue.
Could you do a video for making turns, banks and inclines/declines where the track goes from straight to one of these variants
Coming soon, Mitchell! Thanks for watching :)
Will Pemble Thanks!
I was wondering how you make a cart for the track
Yes
How do you bend it to the right angles?
Hi Andy,
Great question! That video is coming soon. Thanks for watching :)
Best,
Will
Great. Keep up the amazing content!
Oh, and a heat gun with a variable temp setting is cheap, and works great to get PVC pliable, and would probably keep your wife off your back about using her appliances lol All joking aside, however, are there any toxic fumes given off by PVC, CPVC or any of the other piping we often heat up? I have found sometimes I can notice faint odors, even when not setting it on fire. I have gotten into the habit of wearing a respirator face mask, cause who knows what's in those fumes!
Safe to say we're all in the habit of wearing face masks these days! (sorry. bad joke)
But seriously. It's great advice to be careful about fumes. Ventilation is super important.
With the heat gun, I found that getting the PVC consistently warm was a challenge.
An oven for smaller pieces is great.
For longer parts, you can fill the tube with hot sand. Heat sand in a 500º F oven, pour it inside the pipe, then shape the pipe however you like. The sand heats the pipe evenly and supports the inside of the pipe so you don't end up with flat spots on your track.
There's also an awesome product called PVC Bend It, which does a brilliant job, especially for long pipes.
pvcbendit.com. So definitely check that out.
How do you bend the pvc to make a drop
With a hair dryer
I think you can use a wood dowel also.
WOW! You deserve more subscribers! Can you do a tutorial on how to make a coaster cart though?
How do you make curved track?
How do u build curved track
I've had trouble keeping the PVC hot it cools down too fast to form it properly
It's definitely a balancing act. Get the tubing too hot and it collapses or deforms. Not hot enough and it's tough to bend. The first coaster I built with PVC, I didn't heat the pvc at all. I used (dangerous) straps and jigs to hold it in place. I wouldn't do it again that way. Using super hot sand poured inside the tube (also hazardous) is an option that keeps the tube from collapsing. But, you have to contend with heaps of super hot sand!
All of the above is why I switched to steel for tracks :)
The main thing, Pineapple, is safety. Please be careful, be sure you've got someone with you to help, go slow, and think through every move before you make it.
Enjoy!
Thank you, I am looking to make a jet ski land launch, and am planning to use PVC for the rails to the water. I am thinking I may also install concrete and rebar inside each section, as it will be carrying a lot of weight @ ~800 lbs. and I want the rail system itsel to be extremely sturdy, as it will be subject to occasional high surf and hurricane force winds. My plan is to keep the height of the ski 'locker box', aligned with the height of my trailer. In the event I need to offload the ski from the rails, I can winch it forward, right on to the trailer. I plan to use a ATV winch to pull the ski back out of the water up the rails. It's a good rise from ther water line up into my yard, ~4, and adding the trailer height, another foot for five total. To minimize scratches to the jet ski underside, I am thinking I might be able to build a cradle for the ski to sit in. It slides on the rails, rather than the ski. I am thinking PVC there as well, but again, wondering about the crush rating on 3" pipe. Does anyone know how much inward force it takes to crush say schedule 40? I am thinking a jet ski would be no problem. they rate it for PSI burst pressure, can that be equated to reverse inward pressure? E.g. if it is 2200psi, does that mean it can withstand 2200 lbs of weight on the exterior, before crushing?
This sounds absolutely awesome! No idea about your question tho lol
Wow, I was always under the impression you used wood doweling to make the connections?
If you don’t now how to bend pvc u put sand where you want it to bend and the use a heat gun to make it soft
Then u can angle ITV the way u want
Would it be a stronger join between rail and cross-tie if the screw was screwed flush against the inner wall of the pipe instead of to the outer edge of the pipe? Does the weight of the wheel rolling over the track not eventually cause the exposed screw inside the pipe to bend? I can’t tell without having it in my hands!
This has been a PSA on PVC from CDP.
how do you curve track?
How does the roller coast bend and turn if wood can’t bend
What type of PVC should I use for a coaster, I was thinking of using 2" Sch. 40 PVC but I was wondering if I should use Sch. 80 instead because I want to have a max weight of 150 pound riders and G-Forces that max out around 3Gs. Also there will be ties around every 1 foot but in high G-force areas there will be more.
How to turn a track
Can u show us what motor you use for the lift hill and what chain type
I’m building a coaster with a 90 degree climb and the only thing I’m having trouble with is what motor to use
Are there any easier ways using less materials, I’m trying to save costs wherever possible with our coaster, but with as much safty as possible
I'm not sure I would try cost savings on these parts. Maybe a lot safer to try and save money on non-structural things like paint!
How can you make the track so that it can stay connected but still go at a angle?
What’s the best paint to use?
Hi Jake,
My friend Paul Gregg (czcams.com/users/psg20101) tells me that darker paints are better at blocking UV radiation. Paul is an experienced backyard roller coaster engineer and an aeronautical engineer with over 30 years of experience in materials science, etc. He referenced this article on the topic of paint as UV protection - czcams.com/users/psg20101. You can also check out www.backyardrollercoasters.com where Paul offers two ebooks for sale. If you want to work around the UV issue entirely, the gray, schedule 80 PVC electrical conduit will do the trick nicely. More expensive, but you don't have to buy or apply paint :)
Best,
Will
You should make a super steep rollercoaster with crazy turns
Where did you get the coaster periodic table?
My son Lyle made it!
Will Pemble cool, do you think you could post a good picture of it?
How to make a lift hill
Stay Tuned!
Or check out the Goal Boss coaster playlist!
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Thanks for watching!
Best,
Will
Hello i'm french, and bad in English.
I don't know what is the type of your pvc pipe :
" Pvc pipe " for poo and pee drain ?
"Pvc pipe " for electric ?
"pvc pipe " for pneumatic ?
internal diameter
outside diameter
UV resistance or other skill ?
...=) thank
Ouuu I’m first yay😂 but this rly helps
Hi
This is to hard I can’t do it
It's pointless to use the glue without primer.
The primer actually allows the pvc to soften and become porous so that the glue can bind the two pieces.