help with tees

inde53546 said:

TJ-
how does the tanner tee top attach to the pipe? Does it come with the coupling shown or is that something you added to hold the tanner in the pipe?

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HI...it has a "rubber boot" as part of the assembly. This boot is sized to fit over a 3/4" steel pipe. The "boot" looks something like this...



All you do is slide the tee-top into the pipe, and fit the boot over the end of the pipe and you're good to go.

T.J. said:

HI...it has a "rubber boot" as part of the assembly. This boot is sized to fit over a 3/4" steel pipe. The "boot" looks something like this...

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All you do is slide the tee-top into the pipe, and fit the boot over the end of the pipe and you're good to go.

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did you use adhesive

humpty said:

did you use adhesive

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No...not necessary at all; the boot holds the pipe nice, snuggly and cuddly.

Honestly, the whole process of attaching the Tee-Top to the pipe will probably take about 24 seconds....and that's if you stop 1/2 way to take a swig of beer.

So the floor flange is threaded? And I get whatever length 3/4" pipe I want and at least one female coupling. Sounds easy enough. And the base to bolt the flange to

Do you use a weight on the base. If you were gonna build it again what would you change

humpty said:

Do you use a weight on the base. If you were gonna build it again what would you change

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No weight...that hasn't been an issue. Sure it falls down on real bad mis-hits...but I want it to fall down too, rather than snap. But by itself, it's pretty stable (so no worries there).

What would I change? I would consider starting with a shorter length, maybe 16". I picked the 18" as a guess. As it stands in it's lowest position, it's a pretty darn good-ideal-height for my youngest; but having the option to go a little lower would be nice...also if some shorter kids use it, I'd want it to be a little lower...not much, but yes a little. But I don't coach anymore, so it's primarily for when I work with my two DD's, and as it stands it's acceptable for their needs.

My advice...measure you DD, see what ideal height you want; then design the pipe length around that (don't forget to take into consideration the height (thickness) of your base + the floor flange). Home Depot, Lowes, Local Hardware store will cut the pipe to any length you want.

redbirdone said:

What we do is put the tee at a low height on top of an empty bucket to simulate a high pitch.

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Great approach. The high pitch is where you see the hitting mechanics train wrecks!

T.J. said:

stop 1/2 way to take a swig of beer.

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T.J. You made my day!

It would take me longer because I can't stop at a swig.

John T said:

T.J. You made my day!

It would take me longer because I can't stop at a swig.

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I actually drank the 1st half of the beer while staring at the individual parts; wondering to myself..."Damn...how can I drag this project out?"

When I was all done, I drank the 2nd half of the beer while staring at the finished project thinking to myself..."Damn...I'm Good!"

Mmmmm...Beer!

Thanks TJ.... made one this weekend....