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Thread: Basketball Back Board
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14th August 2001, 08:53 AM #1
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Basketball Back Board
I made a temporary backboard for the brats using a scrap piece of chipboard, it worked well and after 5 years it is now considerably thicker than when it started (I wonder why? rain etc) and threatening to fall down. I said it was only a temporary measure.
Now I have to make a permanent one and I don't know what to use.
I was thinking of using 1/2" ply and sealing it with ?????????
What is the best finish to weatherproof the beast so it will last more than 5 years, and be more asthetically (wow, that was big for pre 9.00am) pleasing.
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14th August 2001, 12:17 PM #2
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Thks Stprs, ddnt fgt th E, jst bng ecnmcl wth th lttrs.
I'll get the kids to do the painting, give them something to do at the weekend.
I thought that there would be an epoxy type finish like the ones you see in the shops but oil based sounds good to me.
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14th August 2001, 07:43 PM #3
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temporary? 5 years? nice to see im not the only one who procrastinates ... i meant thinks and plans things really well.
i would go with what stoppers suggested, i built one years ago at my parents place and its still standing. I used plywood and coated it well, got someone to weld up a nice frame that went around the edge of the board and then attached that to the support pole.Brett
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14th August 2001, 07:51 PM #4
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I made one yeeeeaaars ago out of HMR MDF. Incredibly, its as good as new, sept for the bird crap. Cheers
Rod
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14th August 2001, 09:04 PM #5
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Ah Rod, maybe that is the secret ingredient
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15th August 2001, 07:47 PM #6
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Actually, when I was out in the boat fishin, I saw some rocks that have withstood hard conditions next to the sea. Nothing but bird protector to preserve them. Mmmmmm, makes ya think eh? Wheres me beer?
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Rod
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16th August 2001, 10:38 AM #7
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Oges' parents practising one on one! I'd like to see that!
John H.
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16th August 2001, 07:29 PM #8
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I dont think it gets much usage these days, mostly only when I go home and theres a bbq on..
as for the bird poop, maybe you have come across a new beauty product ... i mean look at the cr@p women put on their faces now, cant see this being any worse...
happy 1 year anniversary as bb member to me ... i've even got some sanity remaining
Cheers!
Brett
[This message has been edited by oges (edited 16 August 2001).]Brett
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