PVC Pipe Shelf

by Randomcitizen4 in Workshop > Shelves

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PVC Pipe Shelf

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PVC pipe is a great building material. It is cheap and has many uses, like making a supercool shelf.

Materials

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Materials
1. 10 feet of 2" diameter PVC pipe
2. 2 L shaped 2" PVC pipe connector joints
3. Six bolts (size doesn't matter a ton)
4. Six nuts

Tools
1. Drill and drill bits
2. Hack saw
3. Marker (not necessary but helps)
4. Measuring device

WARNING: be very careful with tools as they can hurt you, make sure you have adult supervision at all times.

Cut the Pipe

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The first piece to cut is the main part of the shelf where you set objects on. Cut 3 2 for pieces. The second part are the parts that connect the shelf to the wall. You will need 2 7 inch pieces and 2 6 inch pieces

Line Up the Main Piece

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Line up the three 2 foot parts along the two 7 inch pieces. Make a dot with the marker in each point of contact.

Drill and Bolt Together

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Drill a hole on each of the dots and feed a bolt through on each spot.

Add the Part to Hang It

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Attach one end of the PVC pipe connector to the shelf and to one of the 6 inch pieces of PVC pipe, do this on both sides.

Your Done!

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Thank you for my instructable and please vote for me!



*note: to hang just screw it into the wall, I have not found a place to put it yet so I don't have pictures yet.