Winter storage project for outriggers
 

The time has come to store the outriggers for the season, so this is how I decided to store mine. :(

The rigger poles are Lee 2" dia, bright finish, 'extra heavy' poles that are 19' long.
The product description says 'extra heavy', but I would be surprised if both poles together weighed 20#'s (probably less).

I began by buying a 2"x3"x8' white pine and a 1"x3"x8" white pine stock and marking the 2x3 into six, 12" segments. The 1x3 was marked into six 6" and six 3" segments.
Then I took the wood to my neighbor who sliced it up for me on his wicked chop saw - the blade on that thing had over 100 carbide tips. :shock:

Once I got the wood home, the assembly could begin.

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My plan was to glue and screw everything together, which was easier said then done. Holding everything together and keeping it square while you glue and screw wasn't happening.

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Time for plan B.

I knew it wouldn't be as strong as screwing the wood while the glue was wet, but I decided to glue first, then screw later.
Since these outriggers aren't monster heavy, I figured screwing them after the glue dried would be the way to go.

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After the glue dried, I drilled pilot holes and screwed everything together using drywall screws.

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I borrowed my neighbors laser level, set it up on a ladder, and marked where I wanted the 'hooks' to go. The studs in the garage weren't on any predictable centers, so I went with what I had and started screwing them to the wall.

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Success!

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The garage is 21' deep and the outriggers are 19'.
That's why I didn't buy the Lee 22' riggers.

:D

Nice work Kev.. I need you to come over and get me organized :eek: :D