Pipe Shelving

Great idea. I like it better than cinder blocks and 2” x 8” (my first apartment furniture).

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interesting build
and sturdy for sure

clean and contemporary

much better than blocks and boards

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I don’t like it. Too much of an industrial look for me. It’s a taste thing.
Steve I do like the workmanship, you did a good job of it.
I might like it better if the uprights were spun 180 and placed next to the wall so the front was a more open design. Probably like it better in my shop with wood stacked on it, not sure it can take the weight. Again it shows some excellent workmanship skiis.

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I think it is a GREAT concept ! Creating with metal and wood.
Did HD thread the pipe for you or do you have your own ?

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Nice, but I am sure my kids would try and climb it. LOL

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Those flanges are expensive. I built some shelves and tables for a client that wanted a similar look. Half the material bill was for those flanges. Nice job.

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Great idea to fulfill a need and meet a budget. Clean, prime and paint the uprights and they’ll virtually disappear.

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Thanks for the comments.

devann…
It’s definitely not for everyone, but my client was very pleased. After all, it was her idea.

canadianchips…
All of the black pipe was stock, with threads on both ends. They do have a pipe cutter/threader for free cuts, but I didn’t need it. I bought a few extra pipes, as they are the same type/diameter as the pipe that I use for my pipe clamps.

d1st…
They were a bit pricey. Almost $8 per flange times 8 for the job.
Total cost for the project was almost $500. It was still a good payday for me.

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Slick idea, thanks for posting,

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Nice idea, I made a curtian rod for the urnial in my garage out of this. I used the same concept making it which fit into thewhole garage theme.. Its on pic #2 of this post,,, Nice work…
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Cool idea now all it needs is a faucet :))

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It turned out well :) It would be nice if they sold the black flanges, cheaper too… I couldn’t find them when I looked earlier this year either.

How much did you spend on materials for building it?

I expected to see some Pony pipe clamps incorporated into the design. A fantastic use of pipe as a design medium!! Oh, and as a suggestion, you can get “Kee Klamp” which is cast aluminum (or steel) fittings that use set screws, for coupling or joining at angles, like for porch railings without the need for cutting threads. Not promoting any particular website, but for a visual: http://www.simplifiedbuilding.com/store/components/kee-klamp.html

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If you soak the flanges in vinegar for a little while and then let dry, you can then spray paint them to match.

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