DIY Pipe Rack

[morefifemusicanyone]

Hello,

Since I went on an estate pipe shopping spree last month I am finding myself more and more in need of a rack to let all those pipes rest in.

I have been tossing around ideas in my head to build a DIY rack and see if I can beat the price cost of buying a nice rack. I have settled on a design using pvc pipes to build a rack that holds twenty pipes, in alternating sets of three and two.

The entire rack will measure ~20" tall by 28" wide.

Parts for the rack are:
20' | 1/2 in pvc schedule 40 pipe - About 3.50 per 10' section
56 | 1/2x1/2x1/2 t fittings - 0.49 apiece
4 | 1/2 in 90degree corner fittings - 0.29 apiece

Total cost is in the realm of 30 bucks. Somewhat cheaper than buying a pre-made rack for that amount of pipes.

I am thinking about painting the finished product. I am throwing around the idea of doing something with black and red velvet for a clean look, copper coating for more of a steampunk look, or faux bamboo (using hot glue and stain). Anyone have any other ideas?

Anyone else do a DIY pipe rack? I am planning on posting pictures and sketch of the design as I go along. As well as the finished product of course. I would be interested in seeing what others have come up with.

[Vrbas]

Buy a couple of 2x4's and a pocket knife

....oh, and maybe some sandpaper.

[morefifemusicanyone]

Originally Posted by Vrbas

Buy a couple of 2x4's and a pocket knife

....oh, and maybe some sandpaper.

Yeah, but where's the fun in that?

[Hydrated]

Originally Posted by morefifemusicanyone

Yeah, but where's the fun in that?

Yeah.

I live by the engineer's creed:
[SIZE="5"]If it ain't broke, work on it until it is.[/SIZE]

[Vrbas]

Originally Posted by morefifemusicanyone

Yeah, but where's the fun in that?

You kidding? It doesn't get more paleolithic than some wood and a knife (maybe i went too far on the sandpaper).

[DubintheDam]

sounds like a nice design...it would be cool if you used some briar wood in there too.

[dartplayer1]

Looking forward to the pictures

[wharfrathoss]

i've made mine out of 1 by's, you can get by w/minimal hand tools (coping saw). since i work in the remodeling industry i have the tools around that make it easier. once you have your design it's pretty easy.

[Big D KC]

I'm right along with you on this one! I have been trying to come up with a design I am happy with for a couple weeks now as well.

My problem is I want to incorporate the design into my current cabinet used for storing my tobacco. Just not sure yet how to do it and make it look right.

Gotta say the PVC idea is interesting for sure. Hadn't really thought of that! Looking forward to pics!

[morefifemusicanyone]

Wow, nice to see lots of interest in this topic.

Here is the spice rack that gave me the idea for faux bamboo.

Though I would go more of this color.

I will take pics of the parts and my crappy sketch when I get home. I was gonna model in in google sketchup, but my skills at creating round things are subpar.

[Piledriver]

I was going to try to make one from cigar boxes, but then just gave up after realizing how much work would have to be put in Went to ebay and just bought one for 20$.

[morefifemusicanyone]

Some pics of what I mocked up tonight. Mostly working on getting measurements and dimensions figured out right now. This will give you an idea of what I am thinking though.

[ssutton219]

Now that is a interesting take on the idea!



Awesome job cant wait to see it done!



Shawn

[Nabinger16]

That's pretty cool! That would look pretty hard core just as it is in a man cave. A mans man pipe rack!

[paperairplane]

You're not going to need to pipe dope these together... just press tight will hold fine... you don't need this to be water tight.

Some shorter T's might make it work with bents.... clever and functional.