On the off chance that this is not a troll. . . .


You will not be able to dry fit the assembly. The solvent glue
acts as the lubricant, the pieces will go together quite easily.
Read the directions. Prime/glue/1/4 twist/ hold - done.

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"Timo" wrote in message
...
I'm trying to build a bike rack from SCH40 PVC 1" tubes and
would appreciate
learning any tips and tricks on how to work with this material.
I've
mastered how to make a clean cut with the tube cutting tool but
am having a
very difficult time putting the frame together. I've started to
do a "dry
run" without glue and am discovering that the tube pieces often
don't go
into the t-connectors or elbows as far as they need to go in
order to square
the frame; it's also very difficult to get some of the shortest
pieces of
tube ( 1.75") out of the connectors after they've been inserted
during the
dry run. What are the best techniques for assembling a frame
made from PVC?
Is there some sort of lubricant that is compatible with the PVC
cement?
Should I be sandpapering the tube-ends? Heating the connectors
and elbows
with a hair dryer to make them expand? Suggestions appreciated!
Thanks
Timo