Building Cavalettis By Kim Duff, photos by author Caveletti jumps are easy to make and cost little. They can be made to whatever height or length you may choose. I usually make them 4' long and either 3" or 6" tall. My cavalettis stay outside in all weather, and they seem to last for many years. Materials Needed Directions This materials list is for making three 4' cavalettis that can be set at either 3" or 6" in height. 1. Cut a 4' length of PVC pipe. * 2 - 10' lengths of 1" schedule 40 PVC pipe * 6 - 1" PVC tees * 6 - 1" PVC elbows * 12 - 1" PVC end caps Tools Needed * PVC cutter or hacksaw- PVC can be cut with a hacksaw or you can buy a cutting tool. Invest in the cutting tool if you are going to make more than one or two cavalletis. 2. Push an elbow fitting onto each end of the PVC and align the elbows so the assembly lays flat. See Figure 1. 3. Cut 4 pieces of pipe that are 6" long. 4. Glue 2 of the 6" lengths into a tee connector and then glue an end cap onto the open end of each 6" piece. See Figure 2. These are the only pieces I glue together. This allows me to set the cavaletti at varying heights as needed. You will have 2 "feet" assemblies when you're done. 5. Cut two pieces of pipe for each cavaletti height you want to have. I cut 3" and 6" lengths as shown in Figure 3 so I have the flexibility to set my cavalettis lower or higher, but you can make the height whatever you want. 6. Slide one of your height pieces into each foot assembly. Figure 4 shows a 3" piece of pipe inserted in a foot piece. Do not glue these pieces. 1 2 3 4 * Carpenter's rule or tape measure * Pencil or marker * PVC cement * Optional: Tape to decorate bar January 16 | Clean Run 53