DIY Free Motion Cycling Rollers

Step 2 Split the PVC Pipe

First measure the length of your rollers. Then add 24"to that because that gives 12 inches of rolling space on each side, this is how long you will cut your PVC, if it adds to more than 8ft(I don't know of any rollers this long) it is OK, as long as you have at least 8 inches on each side. Make the cut there so you have your length of PVC. Now run this through the table saw long ways so it splits in half, you may have to flip it over and cut twice if your blade is not high enough, I did. Just make sure you don't twist the pipe too much while running through the saw. If you don't have a table saw and only a jig saw, just do your best and tell me how it worked.

Comments

[kissiltur]

I'm thinking that it would be a good idea to temporarily attach the uncut pipe to a length of wood to run along the fence. Two options:

1. hot glue
2. make the pipe longer and used screws in the ends

Apart from the twisting, this would also be safer since there is more for your push stick to shove at.