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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.
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Thanks,
Rick
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.
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?
Looks like I have a project tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by rgsparber
Thanks
Gary
I like it!
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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.
I used that technique to make a Big funnel to fill a tall narrow form with concrete...
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:
https://youtu.be/uW2Cdg1vTLY
https://youtu.be/1JxA6nIAxck
https://youtu.be/Drzy43tNcO8
Congratulations rgsparber - your PVC Pipe Boxes are the Homemade Tool of the Week!
This is one of many builds you've made from PVC, but heating the pipe into PVC "leather" and then shaping it into a box opens up many new tool building possibilities, which I'm sure we'll see in the future.
Some more good builds from this week:
Magnetic Broom by fox craft
Chicken Feeder by dsjhomestead
Spring Loaded Corner Clamp by orioncons36
Trailer Ramps by Frank S
PVC Pipe Patch by rgsparber
Drilling Jig by Frank S
Drill Press Knee Jack by Frank S
Fastener Organizer by Mr.DK DIY
Picture Frame Jig by Willworkfortools
Three Hole Drilling Jig by Frank S
Leveling Casters by tmate3
Threaded Knobs by morsa
Thin-Walled PVC Pipe Sawing Technique by rgsparber
Drill Press Table by Didpoolhall
Circular Saw Jig by tado creation
Quill Nut Wrench by Frank S
Circular Saw Jig by Didpoolhall
Wire Twisting Tool by machining 4 all
Arduino Controlled Gas Mixer by cranktown city
Lathe Drilling Setup by Frank S
rgsparber - you'll be receiving a $25 online gift card, in your choice of Amazon, PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and gift card choice and I'll get it sent over right away.
This is your 8th Homemade Tool of the Week. Here are all of your Homemade Tool of the Week winning tools. Congrats again :thumbsup:
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Another fantastic post from Rick. This makes me wonder about the possibility of blow molding softened PVC. Basically use an outside form instead of an inside.
For storage large plastic cable-channel also works great, just cut it into sections, glue pieces of the lid to the rear of the u-shaped channel piece and use some wood plate(particle-board, old floor laminate(amazing material, and cheap) to make fronts...
Using a piece of plate in both ends of the channel section allows you to retain the lid and make sliding lid stackable boxes..
Like this? https://www.alliedelec.com/product/p...E&gclsrc=aw.dsQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterMaker
I had some PVC rain gutter and tried reforming it into a square U shape. Worked nicely!
Thanks,
Rick
I have added a warning at the top of the article. Thanks to nova_robotics and clinton1 for bring this to my attention. I can see that if someone was to use a torch, this could get dangerous very quickly.
Rick
What a great idea. Bin boxes get expensive in hurry. I will Be giving this a try!
Yup, that's the stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by rgsparber
Comes in several different large dimensions from large and square to very wide and shallow, which makes it a lot easier to find a dimension that suits one's particular use.
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PVC and a heat gun - I have modified PVC pipe* for various projects using this technique - and yes, you do need to be careful of fumes produced during the process. I try to do this outside with a fan blowing the fumes away. I am sure the boxes are strong but most of my applications don't require a HD box, so I just buy storage containers from D-Tree 2-3 for $1. Sorry $1.25 now.
*I modify PVC pipe to make fittings for shop-type vacuums for tools and dust collection purposes. With heat you can adjust the diameter of pipe (+ or -) to conform to your tools or connecting hoses, as required.