Making Boxes from PVC Sewer Pipe

**rgsparber** · Apr 28, 2021, 06:52 AM

At ten cents an inch, 4-inch PVC sewer pipe is an attractive raw material. Using my hot air gun and some scrap wood, I am able to turn it into strong and good looking boxes.

If you are interested, please, click here.

Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.

Thanks,

Rick

**nova_robotics** · Apr 28, 2021, 08:00 PM

That's a good idea. I have health reservations about heating PVC though. Have you tried ABS? It's still not great but it'll probably only give you a little bit of cancer instead of a lot of it.

**clinton1** · Apr 28, 2021, 08:03 PM

For your own safety and others who might try this, please be aware that when heating PVC it can release a toxic gas. I think it's called hydrogen chloride and I've always head it can be very unhealthy and even lethal in the wrong situation. Please be careful doing this, maybe a very well ventilated area. So sorry to sound like the old dad that says don't poke your eye out?

**gtemple1** · Apr 28, 2021, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by rgsparber

At ten cents an inch, 4-inch PVC sewer pipe is an attractive raw material. Using my hot air gun and some scrap wood, I am able to turn it into strong and good looking boxes.

If you are interested, please, click here.

Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.

Thanks,

Rick

Looks like I have a project tomorrow.
Thanks
Gary

**Don42** · Apr 29, 2021, 12:03 AM

I like it!

**DIYer** · Apr 29, 2021, 05:49 AM

Thanks rgsparber! We've added your Storage Boxes to our Storage and Organization category,
as well as to your builder page: rgsparber's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Storage Boxes by rgsparber

tags: storage

**mlochala** · Apr 29, 2021, 05:52 AM

Thanks! Some great ideas there! Not just for making boxes, but for making small guards or covers, this is a great idea.

I like the way you think.

**hemmjo** · Apr 29, 2021, 06:41 AM

I used that technique to make a Big funnel to fill a tall narrow form with concrete...

**earz** · Apr 29, 2021, 08:29 AM

I use PVC for a lot of projects. Always have a well ventilated area when heating. I find that a temperature controlled heat gun is really helpful to keep from discoloring or scorching the PVC. You can also use boiling water to soften smaller pieces of PVC if you’re concerned with the fumes.

Here’s a couple of my projects that used PVC pipe as a raw material: