Hey all,
Where is the best place to look for pallets? Howabout the spools (not
the big big ones, just ones that are about 20" high when placed on one
flat side)? I have been even more inspired by Jeff Lutkus’ recent
videos of NUC.
Thanks, Jeff
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I was in Home Depot today, and noticed they had spools of wires and hoses
and stuff. I was in a hurry, so I didn’t get to ask what they do when the
spool is empty. (Hopefully I can come back and collect)
On the subject of trials obstacles, can anyone give some advice on
building a see-saw? Also, anything portable, and easy to construct would
also be good to know about.
jl
> Hey all,
>
> Where is the best place to look for pallets? Howabout the spools (not
> the big big ones, just ones that are about 20" high when placed on one
> flat side)? I have been even more inspired by Jeff Lutkus’ recent
> videos of NUC.
>
> Thanks, Jeff
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Hey Jeff,
Pallets (skids) are really easy to find … any big warehouse will likely
have a bunch of slightly used pallets in a dumpster and you can probably
find a bunch of usable ones even though they’re about to be thrown out.
You can also check construction sights. Things like sod, driveway stones,
etc come on pallets and most of the time the pallets are simply thrown out
when no longer needed … ask one of the people on site if they would mind
if you took a few, more often then not it won’t be a problem.
We got lucky when it came to getting stuff for the NUC trials as one of
the Toronto Unicyclists is a trucker and there was a huge pile of junk
outside the main warehouse he works out of. One of the greatest things we
got out of that pile were a bunch of plastic pallets (they are definitely
more durable than wooden ones).
Spools on the other hand, or generally a lot harder to get a hold of as
companies don’t want to give them up as easily as pallets. The problem
with them is that they tend to have deposits on them and as a result
companies don’t want to forgo that deposit by giving you a spool for free.
As Jeff mentioned, try some of the local hardware/lumber shops as they
might be willing to let one or two go. Most of the spools used at the NUC
were borrowed.
There are a couple of threads on muniac.com that have some info on
building trials stuff …
http://www.muniac.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t= 000007
and http://www.muniac.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=
000004
One of my personal favourite trials obstacle is the sandwich board. Kris
asked us to make a bunch for the NUC … they are really easy to make, you
can vary their heights, vary the distance between them … the
possibilities are endless and they are a lot of fun. I’m addicted to them!
Enjoy your hunt.
Carl
----- Original Message ----- From: “jeff d tuttle” <moosebreath1@juno.com>
To: <rsu@unicycling.org> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 10:35 PM Subject:
spools and pallets
> Hey all,
>
> Where is the best place to look for pallets? Howabout the
spools (not the
> big big ones, just ones that are about 20" high when placed on
one flat
> side)? I have been even more inspired by Jeff Lutkus’ recent
videos of
> NUC.
>
> Thanks, Jeff
>
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> On the subject of trials obstacles, can anyone give some advice on
> building a see-saw?
When I rode with the Redford Township Unicycle Club, we had a simple but
ingeniusly designed see-saw.
The main board was beveled on the ends, to make less of a bump when
starting. at the center, there were simply two cross-boards attached on
the bottom, with a little gap in between.
This gap sat on top of the base, which was made out of standard lead
plumbing pipe. A little triangular framework was wide enough to be stable,
with a cross-bar at the top where the main board was simply set on there.
Very quick and easy to set up.
Stay on top, John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone jfoss@unicycling.com
www.unicycling.com
“If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.” - Kevin
“Gilby” Gilbertson
> On the subject of trials obstacles, can anyone give some advice on
> building a see-saw?
When I rode with the Redford Township Unicycle Club, we had a simple but
ingeniusly designed see-saw.
The main board was beveled on the ends, to make less of a bump when
starting. at the center, there were simply two cross-boards attached on
the bottom, with a little gap in between.
This gap sat on top of the base, which was made out of standard lead
plumbing pipe. A little triangular framework was wide enough to be stable,
with a cross-bar at the top where the main board was simply set on there.
Very quick and easy to set up.
Stay on top, John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone jfoss@unicycling.com
www.unicycling.com
“If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.” - Kevin
“Gilby” Gilbertson
> On the subject of trials obstacles, can anyone give some advice on
> building a see-saw?
When I rode with the Redford Township Unicycle Club, we had a simple but
ingeniusly designed see-saw.
The main board was beveled on the ends, to make less of a bump when
starting. at the center, there were simply two cross-boards attached on
the bottom, with a little gap in between.
This gap sat on top of the base, which was made out of standard lead
plumbing pipe. A little triangular framework was wide enough to be stable,
with a cross-bar at the top where the main board was simply set on there.
Very quick and easy to set up.
Stay on top, John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone jfoss@unicycling.com
www.unicycling.com
“If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.” - Kevin
“Gilby” Gilbertson
Jeff Lutkus wrote:
> I was in Home Depot today, and noticed they had spools of wires and
> hoses and stuff. I was in a hurry, so I didn’t get to ask what they do
> when the spool is empty. (Hopefully I can come back and collect)
>
They probably send them back to get re-wound.
>
> On the subject of trials obstacles, can anyone give some advice on
> building a see-saw? Also, anything portable, and easy to construct would
> also be good to know about.
>
Just go to the playground and rip the handles off the kids’ see-saws.
Teach the kids to learn how to ride unis. Teach the teachers too.
John
Jeff Lutkus wrote:
> I was in Home Depot today, and noticed they had spools of wires and
> hoses and stuff. I was in a hurry, so I didn’t get to ask what they do
> when the spool is empty. (Hopefully I can come back and collect)
>
They probably send them back to get re-wound.
>
> On the subject of trials obstacles, can anyone give some advice on
> building a see-saw? Also, anything portable, and easy to construct would
> also be good to know about.
>
Just go to the playground and rip the handles off the kids’ see-saws.
Teach the kids to learn how to ride unis. Teach the teachers too.
John
> Just go to the playground and rip the handles off the kids’ see-saws.
> Teach the kids to learn how to ride unis. Teach the teachers too.
It’s been at least 10 years since I last saw a see-saw in a playground. I
suspect it’s a liability thing. I mean, of all the playground equipment, a
seesaw must be one of the least expensive to make.
jl
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pallets you can get most places. just take them from your local BIG HUGE FOOD store. they will probably have them near the back. i got one pallet from a cristmas tree store. i would have gotten more but it was using alot of room in the car.
i was at home depot the other day and asked about it and they siad that i couldnt have the pallets. but i asked a mean lady. she was mean. she thought: he is a teenager, he will burn and rob and kill, i will not do anything kind for him.
anywho, good luck.
try lumberyards…
and the places where they make garden stones