Diy Pvc Hurdles
Other materials you ll need include screws pipe straps caps and wood.
Diy pvc hurdles. You can build one 28 tall hurdle using a single 3 4 pvc pipe 10 feet long. For practicing at the local park you can make inexpensive adjustable hurdles out of pvc pipe. What to buy to make 6 hurdles. Pvc pipe size inch.
With a lack of access to track and field facilities i decided to make my own pvc hurdles. You will also need 4 3 4 pvc round corners for the two legs and the top rail. Secure bottom of hurdle. 1 ten foot length of 1 schedule 40 pvc pipe per hurdle 1 ten foot length of 1 class 200 pvc pipe per.
Slide the 1 1 4 pvc piping over the 24 pieces of 1 pvc piping completing the hurdle measuring from the floor to the top of the hurdle with a tape measure mark on the 24 pieces of 1 pvc piping every couple inches be sure to do one piece at a time then repeat those height marks on the other piece. If you don t already have one pick up a hacksaw. These are the smallest. 24 90 degree pvc elbow size inch you can buy these in bags of 10 and then grab 4 more individuals.
In total to make the three hurdles and the plus sign pipe it cost me only 8. Choose from a variety of steam topics like drawing and engineering. Before we screw anything into place. 3 10 ft.
You ll use these parts to connect the pipes and construct your equipment. Build your own adjustable height 30 to 42 hurdles for track. Use a tape measure to measure the following lengths on a 10 foot piece of 1 2 inch pvc pipe you will need almost 16 feet of pipe to make one hurdle. 12 45 degree pvc elbow size inch sold individually.
This will set you back about 10. Glue is always an option but since you might want to dismantle. You will need 4 pvc corner pipes two 6 pipes one 15 pipe and two equal pipes in height depending upon how tall you want the hurdle. Pvc hurdles learn new skills complete challenges and build a portfolio of fun projects.
Diy pvc dog agility hurdle jumps step 1. There are many ways to make your own pvc hurdles but here is how i went about making mine with the. Make your own hurdles of different heights to practice jumping balance and motor planning skills. A saw to cut.
Head to your local hardware store to stock up and while you re there pick up a good collection of pipe tees and elbows. There are a variety of heights for hurdles. Dry fit pipe and end caps. They can be twisted together in just a few minutes and dissembled when finished.