Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Permanent marker or pencil
- PVC T connectors
- Saw, with appropriate blade for cutting PVC
- Optional
- PVC cutting tool
- 1-inch "snap saddles"
- PVC pipe, 1-inch diameter
- PVC glue
Instructions
Cutting PVC Jump Cups
Select PVC cups of the same size as the jump uprights that will be used. Use one cup per pair of uprights per bar that you use.
Lay the "T" on its side, the vertical post of the "T" facing you and the horizontal bar flat on a solid surface. Draw a line dividing the vertical post in half so that the two "L" shapes are formed.
Draw a line along the "back" of the horizontal bar of the "T."
Cut along both lines. The two remaining "L" shapes should have concave surfaces.
Alternate Method
Purchase one snap saddle per upright per bar that you will use.
Cut one section of PVC pipe per snap saddle. Each section should be two inches long.
Mark each PVC pipe section 3/4-inch from one end.
Cut each pipe section along the marked line. According to the Lucky Dog Sports page, you should stop cutting when slightly more than halfway through the pipe.
Make one 1-1/4-inch cut along the length of the pipe. The cut should extend from the outside edge of the pipe to one end of the previous cut.
Repeat the process on the opposite side of the pipe.
Fit the circular end of the cut PVC around the saddle, making certain that it will be level when the bar is placed on top. Glue the PVC into position.