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==Assembly==
==Assembly==


This is assuming you have already cut the pieces to lenght that are outlined above.
This is assuming you have already cut the pieces to lenght that are outlined above.<br>
 
take a 10' section of PVC pipe and put a 90 degree connector on each end.  continue by inserting the precut piece of 3/4" x 11" PVC in to the other end of each of the 90 degree connectors. Please a "T" connector on the other end of the 11" piece.  Take the 2 pre-cut 59" pieces and connect then together using a "T" connector. Place this piece and insert it in to the "T"s placed on the other portion of the frame.<br>
 
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Revision as of 22:47, 9 August 2007

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This How To has been put together to assist you in making a Happy Holidays sign. The sign that I am creating will be just large enough to display the words Happy Holidays. It will be a total of 10 feet long and aprox 24 inches tall. This is also designed to be self supporting. I will be putting this sign on the roof of my house and each letter will be a seperate channel.

Materials list

3 sections of 10' 3/4" PVC pipe to make the following:
1 3/4" x 10' section (for top of sign)
2 pieces - 3/4" x 11" PVC (for sides of sign)
2 pieces - 3/4" x 59" PVC (for bottom of sing
2 pieces - 3/4" x 15" PVC (for legs)
4 pieces - 3/4" x 24" PVC for base stabilizers

You will also need to purchase:

Zip ties
2 - 3/4" 90 degree PVC fittings
5 - 3/4" "T" connectors ( all openeing are 3/4")
2 cans of black spray paint
Snap-N-Glow plastic letter/light molds found online at
http://www.christmaslightshow.com/xcart/product.php?productid=24

Assembly

This is assuming you have already cut the pieces to lenght that are outlined above.

take a 10' section of PVC pipe and put a 90 degree connector on each end. continue by inserting the precut piece of 3/4" x 11" PVC in to the other end of each of the 90 degree connectors. Please a "T" connector on the other end of the 11" piece. Take the 2 pre-cut 59" pieces and connect then together using a "T" connector. Place this piece and insert it in to the "T"s placed on the other portion of the frame.