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    Free standing walls at tradeshows

    We are located in Woodbridge/Montclair, Virginia; about 30 minutes from DC. I wouldn't mind speaking to someone regarding the welding, I'm just in a rush right now and need something stable as you mentioned. Thanks and thank you for the diagram explaining yourself.
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    Free standing walls at tradeshows

    Welding would be great if I knew how and is a very good idea because of how light it is. Could the same be done, I don't imagine, but with PVC piping? I've seen this done, but it didn't hold what I want. I have a month and 10 days before the show and freaking a little, but know it will be done...
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    Free standing walls at tradeshows

    My thoughts on the wall would they would have feet to support each side of the wall and the sides would be tied together with L-brackets. I never thought of a water ballast, but then again, I never really knew about this before. It sounds like a good idea!The middle section is actually a...
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    Free standing walls at tradeshows

    Please see the image attached. No, it isn't out of the question to get it professionally built, but not prepared to spend an arm and a leg on the walls. Everything else cost that;) Thanks!
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    Small amount of chain link fence for prop

    Hi all,Does anyone know where I could get a small amount of chain link fence like the type that surrounds outdoor basketball courts? I tried Home Depot and Lowes where I live and they don't carry them. Any other suggestions beside trying to hit up the big boys that actually sell chain link...
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    Free standing walls at tradeshows

    I am suppose to find out the exact dimensions either today or tomorrow so I'll take everything you said into consideration. The event will be in the parking lot of the old RFK Stadium where the Redskins use to play. So I don't think I could put down stakes since it will be asphalt. I will have...
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    Free standing walls at tradeshows

    Thank you all for replying and I apologize I didn't get back last night. I have so much going on before this event and it's basically myself and one other coordinating everything.To answer some questions:The dimensions of the walls would be on both left and right sides 10 ft wide by 6 ft...
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    Free standing walls at tradeshows

    Slatwalls? Sorry, I'm 25 years into computers now with design and never got into construction which I wished I did. I'd imagine I could get these from Home Depot?
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    Free standing walls at tradeshows

    Hi all,I just found your forum tonight and was hoping someone with knowledge of tradeshows and events could help me out. I want to build three free-standing walls that are secure to go inside a tent with dimensions 20x10. I am not a carpenter whatsoever, but an artist. I was hoping someone has...
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