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Step 5The Base
The base makes use of the 3/4" pipes. I did this for added weight and sturdiness, although it is probably not necessary to change pipe sizes. I apologize for the lack of assembly photos, although it should be pretty straightforward by looking at the finished product.
First, build the top of the base by screwing the 1/2" x 3" pipes into opposite sides of the 1/2" cross. Then screw the 1/2" 90º ells onto the ends of these pipes, ensuring that the both point down, lined up with one of the other holes on the cross.
Next, build both feet. Screw the 1/2" pipe into the 1/2" x 3/4" x 3/4" tee, and then screw a 3/4" x 6" pipe into either side. Repeat this for the other foot.
Finally, screw the feet into the angle pieces on the top of base, and make sure the feet are aligned.
With base complete, attach the post by screwing the bottom pipe of the post onto the cross on the base.
Note: you'll probably want to use a couple pipe wrenches to ensure that the pipes are properly lined up and tightened down.
First, build the top of the base by screwing the 1/2" x 3" pipes into opposite sides of the 1/2" cross. Then screw the 1/2" 90º ells onto the ends of these pipes, ensuring that the both point down, lined up with one of the other holes on the cross.
Next, build both feet. Screw the 1/2" pipe into the 1/2" x 3/4" x 3/4" tee, and then screw a 3/4" x 6" pipe into either side. Repeat this for the other foot.
Finally, screw the feet into the angle pieces on the top of base, and make sure the feet are aligned.
With base complete, attach the post by screwing the bottom pipe of the post onto the cross on the base.
Note: you'll probably want to use a couple pipe wrenches to ensure that the pipes are properly lined up and tightened down.
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