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I cut a 45 degree angle on one end of each of the 2x8x10's and nailed them together to create the 20' sides.
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Now is a good time to show my handy-dandy nail holder. I got this idea from Family Handyman Magazine. I just cleaned out an old liquid detergent container with a box cutter and presto.
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Using computer labels I just stick them on the back. I have a few of these in my garage with different sized nails. Sure beats trying to carry around boxes of nails everywhere.
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I put down some weed block and then nailed the corners together to create the open box.
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I then attached 1" conduit hangers about every 34" to hold the 3/4" PVC piping.
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This is one end of a 10' piece of PVC piping inserted through the two hangers.
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After both sides are inserted, you end up with this
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Here it is after all 8 pieces of pipe were inserted.
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I then added some 16 gauge wire to the tops to keep the pipes a bit more sturdy.