Guidepost question

kywildcat

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I read in a prior post that several had made their own guideposts out of either black pipe or galvanized for a fraction of the cost of buying them new. I've been checking prices on both types of pipe and by the time I add in the fittings I'm getting up to around 50.00 per side. The pipe sections aren't that much, but its the fittings where they get you. I can order a new heavy duty set from a local marina here for 109.00. I was just wondering if I'm missing something on figuring the homemades, such as making it harder or more expensive than it needs to be. Any input is appreciated. Thanks guys.
 

leesumm

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Re: Guidepost question

Do you have access to a welder and cutoff saw? Or know of someone who does that would be a "friend" and help. I made my own out of 1 inch square tubing , some U bolts and slide a PVC pipe over the tubing all for about 15 $. I am thinking of making another set for the front side to have a front and back set on the trailer now.
 

UncleWillie

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Re: Guidepost question

... made their own guideposts out of either black pipe or galvanized for a fraction of the cost of buying them ...

Pipe is going to be very heavy.
I would use electrical conduit and just use a bender. No Fittings.
It comes in common thinwall and rigid.
The rigid can be bent, you just use more elbow grease. A LOT More!
 

lckstckn2smknbrls

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Re: Guidepost question

Pipe is going to be very heavy.
I would use electrical conduit and just use a bender. No Fittings.
It comes in common thinwall and rigid.
The rigid can be bent, you just use more elbow grease. A LOT More!
Electrical conduit also comes in aluminum.
 

UncleWillie

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Re: Guidepost question

Electrical conduit also comes in aluminum.

+1
It also comes in sizes larger than the 3/4" size most commonly seen.

You may want to take it to a custom exhaust shop to have it bent in their hydraulic bender.
A While you Wait job that should not cost more than a few bucks, if anything.
 
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