After any repair or construction work There will always be some excess materials, fasteners, etc. building elements However, you shouldn't throw them away at all. In this material we will tell you what can be made from a plastic pipe left after installing a sewer or water supply system, if you apply imagination and a little work, as well as some useful ideas.

In what areas are PVC pipe trimmings used?

For those who were involved in laying and installing water pipes from PVC pipes on their own, it became quite obvious that the process of fastening such sections together is quite simple. Moreover, you can create practical and useful crafts from PVC pipes, which will not differ in functionality from traditional ones, but their design will be modern and original.

Even if you do not have special woodworking equipment at your disposal, but have a fairly broad imagination, armed with a tool for cutting plastic, glue and fastening links, you can create very useful device. And if the resulting frame is refined with some other materials, then you can get, for example, beautiful and comfortable furniture.

In particular, to make a light chair, you need to cover the frame with fabric, and if you need to hang a shelf, you will need brackets. Be that as it may, crafts from propylene pipes will cost you much less than factory products.

Any homemade products PVC pipes fall into one of the following categories:

• solid - they are securely fastened with bolts and adhesive composition;
• folding ones are a kind of construct that, if necessary, can be disassembled and assembled independently.

Collapsible homemade devices PVC pipes are often classified as seasonal items. In principle, these can be any products - from folding chairs, gardening tools and decor, to gazebos, canopies, which can be used in summer time country or country holiday and disassemble for winter storage.

If we take into account already ready-made ideas, you can get quite presentable homemade products from polypropylene pipes with your own hands. They are not only practical and beautiful, but also durable and do not pose a threat to human health or the environment.

It should also be noted that, due to the availability of plastic pipes, if breakages or defects are detected in the product, the damaged fragment can always be replaced with a new one of the same diameter. In any case, such repairs will be cheaper than buying new furniture.

Making country crafts from plastic pipes has many positive aspects:

• plastic does not need regular painting, although it is quite possible to decorate it with color;
• disassembled homemade designs very compact - for example, a carport or a children's room sleeping place will be neatly placed on the balcony or in the closet until spring;
• when heated, the polypropylene profile does not emit toxic substances, so it can be successfully used in the countryside in the summer;
• products made from this material have enough high level strength;
• thanks to the variety of sizes of plastic pipes, a wide variety of crafts can be made, and fastening elements - couplings, fittings - can always be found on sale;
• crafts from sewer pipes Doing it yourself is not only room for imagination and craftsmanship, but also an opportunity to create unique items as gifts for family and friends.

Of course, many children and adults will like original children's furniture, for example small chairs or even full-fledged armchairs. At the dacha, such products will organically fit into the surroundings, because they are beautiful, light, and easy to handle. And a do-it-yourself hanger made from PVC pipes, or a shelf for dishes, indoor flowers or books will only complement the resulting interior.

The characteristics of polypropylene pipes allow them to be used not only for water supply or sewerage installations, but also for the manufacture of seemingly unexpected items. So, by combining several pieces of profile, an electric cartridge and a cord, you can make a beautiful lamp.

Made from PVC pipes white You will get the following types of lamps:

• floor lamps;
• table lamps;
• chandeliers with lampshades.

However, before starting work, we advise you to take care in advance that you have all necessary materials and tools. If you have pieces of pipe left over after repairs or your friends gave them to you, then couplings and fittings of a suitable diameter will most likely need to be purchased in addition. In addition, you will need a tape measure, a felt-tip pen, a drill, glue and screws. You also need to think about how you will bend the pipes. You may need other auxiliary materials for a number of crafts.

Examples of crafts made from PVC pipes for the home

From the waste polypropylene pipes left after construction in a city apartment, you can make many useful things.

Shoe shelves made of plastic profile

In the hallway of an apartment or house there is always the problem of compact shoe storage. Such a shelf can be made from plastic, determining its dimensions according to the parameters of the hallway.

The shoe rack can be made of 2 types:

• with short bars from which the heel sags;
• to the full width of the shoe.

Connecting elements can be done using:

• couplings mounted on glue;
• bolts;
• self-tapping screws

To get wide shelves, you can use:

• scraps of laminated panels;
• plastic;
• pieces of plywood, optionally decorated with color.

Standing coat rack

A hanger made by yourself from plastic pipes must be strong and stable. For these purposes, it is better to use medium-diameter pipes. Additional rigidity can be given to the central axis by inserting a wooden tool holder or metal rod into it. It will not allow the hanger to sag under the weight of clothes.

The base, which provides stability, can be made in the form of a cross or wide struts in the form of a triangle. But buy ready-made hooks, quite long. They need to be screwed in place in pairs on both sides of the pipe.

For wall hanger you will have to make a slightly different design, however, if the family is large enough, then both options will be very useful at the same time.

Flower stands and flowerpots

The stand in the form of a shelf made of PVC pipes can be made free-standing or wall-mounted. You will need pieces of glass or thin sheets of plywood. However, it is undesirable for water from the pot to get on such a stand - stains and stains will remain.

Tabletop vase and organizer for small items

From short pieces of pipe you can make convenient cups for small items on desk. And if you want to make a wall-mounted flower vase, you can use halves of wide sewer pipes.

By adding decor in your favorite color, as well as gold or silver plating, you can get a truly unique product. When inserting the plastic bottom of a vase, the seam must be sealed with silicone to ensure a tight seal.

Animal crafts

From pipes you can make not only an aviary for your favorite parrots, but also labyrinths for cats, a dog bed, and many other frame-type products for pets. A net is placed around the enclosure, having previously provided a door.

A suitable location for an aviary may be:

• hallway;
• space under the stairs;
• secluded niche;
• dead end corridor.

So that a domestic cat can exercise and stay in good shape, you can build a special labyrinth for it by covering pieces of pipe with a rope attached to glue. And you can build a comfortable bed for your dog by simply upholstering a plastic frame on short stands with a piece of thick fabric.

Children's furniture

For the table and chair, in addition to pipes, you will need soft upholstery with foam rubber for seating and a piece of laminate for the tabletop. Need to take care of reliable fixation legs, and also calculate the height of the chair that is comfortable for the child.

You can make a crib or even a playpen out of plastic pipes. They are completely safe for children and quite acceptable for creating children's furniture (read: ""). For convenience, you can use standard sizes of factory products.

Please note that although PVC safety, all handrails need to be disinfected as children love to lick everything.

The variety of shapes and diameters of PVC pipes allows you to create truly original decor in your apartment.

In particular, they also make such crafts from sewer pipes as:

• clothes dryers;
• frame for a basket for dirty laundry or a box for household waste;
• baskets and niches for tools and small components;
• shelves for books, small computer equipment or mirrors;
• cases for sharp objects, e.g. kitchen knives;
• gift crafts;
• screens and screens to delimit areas of the room.

What can be made from PVC pipes for the dacha

Greenhouses and greenhouses

Making a greenhouse out of lightweight plastic and covering it with film is an idea that many gardeners will like, because this is a very necessary structure in the country.

In addition, you will need:

• roll transparent slate;
• durable polyethylene film;
• permeable to sunlight polymer materials.

The entrance to the end of the greenhouse can be equipped with a light door or a silicone curtain made of strips. Such a structure is temporary - it is installed in the spring, and for the winter it is collected and hidden in a shed (read also: " "). This is convenient because, if desired, you can move the greenhouse to any other place near the path. In addition, there is no need to fill capital foundation, because the design is very light.

Vineyard arches and gazebos

From the remains of plastic pipes you can build a convenient frame for climbing plants, for example, grapes or climbing roses. It looks beautiful and the plant feels good.

Alternatively, from the same white PVC pipes can be made summer gazebo for gatherings with tea. If you plant around it climbing plants, they will gradually fill the entire space of the lattice, creating cozy shade and coolness. Since plastic bends easily, it can be used to build a structure of any shape, just like metal or wood. And the gazebo will organically complement the garden exterior.

Stands and shelves for seedlings and flowers

To save space in a house where a lot of seedlings are grown, they can be placed in several tiers on a shelf made of polypropylene pipes. You just need to provide additional lighting by fixing it directly on the rack. Over time, the position of the spotlights will need to be changed so that the shoots are strong and even.

In the summer, flowering annuals can be placed on such a rack in the garden, which will add bright accent general decor.

Devices for vertical growing of plants

You can make a structure for vertical planting of strawberries from pipes large diameter, drilling holes at equal distances for symmetry. Other structures are also relevant in the country, for example, hedges or all kinds of hydroponic structures, which will significantly save space if the area is small, and will also eliminate the need for frequent grueling weeding of berries.

Frames for hydroponic growing plants in winter time can be placed in an apartment, organizing an analogue of a winter garden.

Car awnings

At the dacha, the problem often arises of where to park the car so that it does not overheat in the sun or get wet in the rain. This design can be made from PVC pipes. It is light, aesthetic and quite reliable. You only need to stretch a camouflage mesh or flexible slate over the frame.

Country furniture

For your dacha, you can make not only a sofa swing from PVC pipes with your own hands, but also a lot of other garden furniture on which you can relax after working day in the garden. For example, very original solution there will be a plastic cart for delivering food to the barbecue or grill. Preferably all garden furniture produce in one color scheme so as not to be too diverse.

To combine the design, it is better to choose some general material For:

• upholstery of chairs and armchairs;
• countertops;
• awning covers.

Shower cabin

In the summer, it is quite possible to build a shower stall on the site. Its basis will be the same PVC pipe, which can be disassembled and stored in a secluded place for the winter. You need to attach a container to the top of the cabin to heat water from the sun, and stretch opaque material in the gaps between the frame grille. You can make an improvised heated towel rail inside the cabin.

Children's house

But children will really like the canopy equipped for them, where they can hide and play interesting games. Such an awning can be made permanent or portable so that parents can keep an eye on their children.

In addition, such structures made of plastic pipes as:

• bicycle parking;
• storage space for tools;
• fence for the site that does not require frequent repairs;
• dog enclosure;
• portable summer poultry house;
• design for a swimming pool made of thick film with a sun lounger.

Thus, handmade crafts for your home and garden will delight you not only with their appearance, originality and economy, but also ease of assembly and availability of materials. In addition, you will be able to unleash your creative potential and, at the same time, do something useful.

If you look at the surrounding objects in more detail and add a little of your own imagination, then everyone can turn into something interesting and unusual. PVC pipes were no exception.

A DIY screen made of plastic pipes is one of the most common options for using old or defective PVC pipes. IN everyday life Such products are used for arranging sewer, heating and plumbing systems, however, when the right approach, they can be used in another way. If a craftsman gets to work, the pipes will transform into amazing things.

Decorative partitions are usually used to differentiate large premises on separate zones or hiding certain areas of the room from prying eyes. Designs such as screens made of plastic pipes, which you can make yourself, have been used since ancient times.

Screens can be mobile, stationary, transparent and compact. A variety of materials can be used to make them, which can come in different shapes and sizes. If you have a significant budget, partitions can be decorated with precious items and rare materials.

Screen made of PVC pipes

It was these designs that were used in the arrangement of rich houses during the Roman Empire, Egypt, Greece and China. For their manufacture, it is recommended to use lightweight materials that will allow you to make decorative element mobile.

Modern businessmen even make partitions from plastic pipes with their own hands. Besides special costs You won’t need it, just a little free time and the desire to create.

There are several types of modern screens, and they will be used depending on the type of structure used, its purpose and the available material. General style rooms are also taken into account.

By functional purpose highlight:

	Description
Transparent	They are a strong frame around the perimeter of which fabric or any other material is stretched. It is even possible to use gauze that is pre-starched. Openwork wooden or metal models are used somewhat less frequently.
Deaf	Such models have many doors, but characteristic features should include opacity. In this case, a board, durable and dense material, cardboard can be used.
Flexible	In this case, you will need thin and long sections that will be connected to each other. In the end it will work out monolithic wall. If the material is flexible, then the screen can be installed in the form of a spiral, roll or wave.
Screens in the form of a book	The sashes can be either the same or different widths. If desired, the doors are folded into a compact book and moved to another place. They are distinguished by their mobility, so they can be used as a place for changing clothes or in photo shoots.
Single screen designs	They have one, but fairly wide sash, which will be presented in the form of a durable frame, which will be covered with paper, fabric or any other material at hand. It is recommended to install wheels for more convenient movement.
Sliding structures with doors	Such partitions have been used since time immemorial, and until recently they were the only way to delimit the available space. A rigid frame was made over which dense fabric was stretched. Several frames were made, but no more than ten. If necessary, such structures can be easily assembled and moved. A little later, the metal was replaced by a lighter one - aluminum.

Plastic pipes vaguely resemble individual elements of a large construction set. With the correct combination of individual segments ( different angles and connections), you can assemble almost any structure. First you can try own strength, creating a small clothes hanger, and some manage to assemble durable bunk beds. The key here is implementation. correct connection, which will allow you to create almost any piece of furniture and modern interior.

Polymer pipes are used in the construction of heating, plumbing and sewer systems, for the manufacture of which polymers are used. Polypropylene and PVC pipes are in greatest demand.

After the next repair, small sections of such pipes often remain at the dacha and lie in storage rooms or garages for a long time. Craftsmen have found worthy use for them, and thanks to their high strength, reliability and low weight, they are completely safe and durable. To connect polypropylene products you will need special equipment - welding machine. If not, then you should think about renting. Fittings can also serve as connections, but such products will not be dismountable.

If desired, the frame of the structure can be easily repainted and the canvas replaced. If the screen is used in the bedroom, then as an interesting and unusual idea you can use translucent fabric and install lighting at its base. Thus, during the process of changing clothes, the person will not be visible, and only the material will be highlighted. The screen can also be used as a dressing room.

Instructions on how to make a screen from PVC pipes

You can find out more about the process of making a screen from PVC pipes with your own hands in video:

There are many options for making partitions for zoning a room with your own hands. They can be made from drywall, brick, foam blocks, forged metal, solid wood or thin wooden slats, glass stretched over a textile frame or even pieces water pipes, bamboo and thick tree branches. We will describe only the most interesting ideas and their solutions.

Decorative partition made of plasterboard and metal profiles

Sufficiently strong and flexible plasterboard allows you to construct structures of various shapes from it - from the simplest to the most complex curved ones. If necessary, electrical wiring and other communication lines can be installed in such a false wall.

To prevent it from shading the separated part of the room, small windows or a wide doorway are provided. In the future, the plasterboard partition can simply be painted with water-based emulsion, acrylic or decorated with stucco, tiles, plastic, glass or wooden slats.

To build such a partition you will need several types of profile:

Rack-mounted (PP): it is mounted vertically;

Guide (PN): it is used to attach the structure to the ceiling and floor and create simplifying jumpers;

Arched for creating curved structures (if necessary, you can bend a regular profile).

Scheme simplest septum from plasterboard

Let us describe the process of assembling the frame step by step:
after marking the walls and ceiling, begin attaching the PP profile to the walls and ceiling; this is done using special hangers and dowels in increments of 50 cm;

Attaching the profile to the ceiling using hangers

To ensure sound insulation and vibration damping, before attaching the rack profile, it is glued to it. sealing tape;

Assembly metal frame produced using tex - self-tapping screws for metal;

A rack profile is installed in the grooves of the PP profile, the outermost strips are attached first, and then the rest are installed; the distance between adjacent racks is at least 60 cm;

In complex structures between the racks there should be additional horizontal lintels;

If a door is planned in the partition, then the racks adjacent to it are reinforced wooden beam or thick-walled profile;

The doorway posts are mounted facing each other;

When calculating its width, it should be taken into account that after covering with plasterboard, the distance will decrease slightly.

To create curved partitions you'll have to spend a little more time. But this is not as difficult as it seems. It is enough to purchase a special arched aluminum profile or bend a regular one as shown in the picture.

Profile bending

Arch profile mounting options

Arched drywall is more expensive, so builders often use the following technique:

To increase flexibility, sheets of ordinary drywall are rolled with a needle roller;

Moisten it generously with a roller and brush;

Place it on the template and give it the desired shape;

Curved sheets can be installed only after complete drying.

Drywall bent while wet is thoroughly dried.

Advice! If cracks appear when bending drywall, they are reinforced plastic mesh and carefully putty.

To obtain sharper bends (for example, when creating columns), they use a different method:

Using a sharp knife, make frequent cuts in the form of longitudinal lines on one side of the sheet;

Then a break is made along them, and the sheet bends.

To obtain strong bends, the sheets are cut along one side

Drywall cutting carry out construction knife or a jigsaw. His fastening to frame in increments of 20-30 cm is done using self-tapping screws. To obtain a perfectly flat surface, their heads should be recessed into plasterboard by 1-2 mm. In the future, all seams and locations of screws putty. The joints of the sheets are pre-glued with sickle tape.

Advice! Despite the fact that a plasterboard partition looks like a full-fledged monolithic wall, you should not hang heavy shelves or bulky decorative elements that have significant weight on it - the aluminum frame may not support them.

Options for plasterboard partitions

Partition made of wooden slats

Structures made from wooden slats allow you to zone the space while maintaining access to light in the room. To prevent the wood from warping, it is better to use dry sanded boards, giving them lie down indoors one or two days so that their humidity level is equal to the humidity of the room. Has proven itself well for creating such partitions veneered MDF.

Assembling a wall from wooden slats is not that difficult. To position them perfectly accurately, conventional fasteners will not work. To do this, by analogy with built-in lamps, protected hole protector rings, into which the pins are placed that will hold the rail.

Partition made of wooden slats

Partition made of water pipes

An original wall can even be built from sections of large-diameter plastic pipes used for water supply and sewerage. By combining pieces of different thicknesses, you can get very unusual compositions. If desired, they can be used as small shelves on which you can place decorative items or small items. If desired, the pipes can be placed vertically.

They are cut very easily with a metal saw or an ordinary jigsaw. For connection use cold welding, that is, special glue. If the pipe needs to be flattened or bent, it is heated over a fire gas burner. You can also use a gas stove for these purposes.

Pipe partitions

Pipes can also be installed vertically

Glass block partition

This type of partition can be used to delimit space in the kitchen or bathroom. Glass blocks are mounted on a special modular grid or simply laid like bricks and fastened together with mortar. The first option is simpler, and such a wall looks much more interesting. However, this option is used only for inserting blocks of small thickness.

Modular grille It is a frame made of wood or plastic with cells. It is secured to the walls and floor using dowels. The blocks themselves are attached using rubber gaskets. In the future, the rubber bands can be hidden under the sealant.

Heavy and thick blocks are best secured with solution– in this case the wall will be more durable. To do this:

After marking the walls and floor, first glue the PVC tape, and then begin laying it on the mortar from the wall;

To strengthen it, additional space is laid between the blocks. reinforcement or metal strip;

Glass blocks are additionally reinforced with metal tape

For alignment, plastic crosses are placed between the blocks;

Placing plastic crosses

A day later, the crosses are pulled out and the seams are rubbed down;

It is not worth laying out the entire wall at once - after laying out several rows, it is better to take a break of 3-4 days so that the solution sets properly.

Glass block partition

Partition options

In addition to the materials described above, you can also use the following to delimit space:

Various types of furniture;

Hanging decorative elements;

Thin metal slats or pipes;

Wooden shelving;

Advice! Large racks or light furniture Be sure to secure it to the ceiling with spacers.

Forged metal;

PVC tubes have proven themselves very well not only in plumbing, but also in summer cottage. In today’s selection, I want to offer you 27 handy craft ideas that will make your summer cottage life easier. For example, in the first photo there is a comfortable greenhouse frame, a thick tube in the base, insert thinner pipes, and stretch agrofibre on top.

Lightweight summer tent canopy made of pvc

Idea simple lung in assembling and disassembling the sun canopy, which can be unfolded in a few minutes. Two arcs on which the awning fabric is stretched, and a transverse pipe - a spacer. And now you can sit in the shade or take shelter from the summer rain.

Deep watering during drought

In hot weather, it is sometimes pointless to water plants from above, since the moisture simply will not reach the deep roots. By installing a PVC pipe with a drilled holes, you will deliver life-giving moisture directly to the roots.

PVC pipe tool holders

This simple device will help you always keep your tool in a vertical position, convenient for use; you can easily pull out a rake, fork or shovel without experiencing any inconvenience.

Bed with arcs made of PVC pipes

Convenient greenhouse bed, PVC arcs are inserted into wider diameter holders screwed to the corners wooden frame beds. A convenient spring option for a light greenhouse for greenery.

Greenhouse idea made from PVC pipes

However, not only a greenhouse, but even a greenhouse can be made with your own hands from PVC. Using fittings, you can give the greenhouse the required shape and connect all the frame elements together.

Comfortable chairs for weeding made of PVC pipes

Often, working in the garden requires staying in a bent position for a long time, so for weeding, for example, a chair like this will be very useful. The dimensions and height can be adjusted to suit you.

Feeder for chickens made of PVC pipe

Your chickens will always be able to get food, even in your absence at the dacha, if you make these long-term feeding feeders. By pouring food into the cavity of the pipe, you can easily go to the city on business, even for a few days, without fear that your pets will remain hungry.

Device for planting seeds

You can plant seeds without even bending down if you make this original seeder from a PVC pipe. Please note that the seeder has one more advantage - it is incremental, that is, when planting a seed, you automatically mark the location of the next planting spot.

Feeder - milking machine for goats

With this device you can milk and feed your goat. The height of the podium is such that you can milk without bending over, just sitting on a stool.

Aviary for chickens made of PVC pipes

An original aviary for your chickens during the summer period. From time to time, the aviary can be moved from place to place so that the bird always has green grass.

Hose holder

Convenient holder for a garden hose. The device can be stationary or mobile, with wheels for transporting the hose around the site.

Tomato holders

The frame supporting the tomato trunks will become good option for those who grow tomatoes in open ground.

Trellis for cucumbers made of PVC pipes

And this is already an option for trellises for cucumbers growing in the garden.

And here’s another version of a trellis that will support the vines of cucumbers.

Tower for growing strawberries

There is a method of growing strawberries in towers made of PVC pipes, covered with soil, with holes in which strawberry rosettes are planted.

Pencil case for country small items

So that all sorts of little things do not get lost and are always in one place, make a pencil case for them from a PVC pipe with a screw-on cap.

Greenhouse for beds and flower beds

Such a mobile greenhouse can be used to protect young plantings from night frosts. During the day it can be removed to the garden beds, or only opened top part.

Small items holder

An original idea for a holder for all sorts of country small items. From short scraps of PVC pipes you can make a stylish structure in which small belongings will be perfectly stored.

Rack made of PVC pipes for a summer residence

PVC pipes can also serve you as a basis for a country shelving. Shelves can be made from both wood and chipboard blanks.

Country car

Some homemade products are so original that it’s fitting to give them an award for originality and convenience. In such a cart you can transport hay, compost, bags, and some kind of garden loads.

Drinking bowl for chickens

Drinking bowl idea for poultry from PVC pipes. Nipples for drinking bowls can be ordered on Aliexpress, where they cost pennies, unlike in stores.

Rack for boxes in the pantry

A spacious rack for storing boxes with things can be made for both the garage and the utility room.

System drip irrigation for cottages made of PVC pipes

The photo shows the idea of ​​a drip irrigation system for a summer house. You can select the required cell size, or distribute the pipes in parallel, including in the system flexible hoses from IVs.

Bird feeder

An original bird feeder made of thick PVC pipe. The principle of the feeder is such that the food can be poured in for a long time and the birds will always have the opportunity to have a snack at a convenient time.

Carved lamp from PVC pipe

Very nice idea- make a lamp for solar powered from carved PVC pipes. In the evening, the lamp will illuminate the space of the pipe from the inside, and we will observe a floral pattern.

Seedling germinator

The idea behind this seedling germinator is that there is water with nutrients in the pipe.

Roof and gutter cleaning device

By connecting the hose to the PVC pipe extension, you can wash the roof, clean the water drainage gutter, etc.

And in winter, you can use a PVC pole to clear the roof of snow.

That's all I have for today! I hope that these ideas for crafts and devices made from PVC pipes for your dacha and private home will help you in your household!

August 1, 2016
Specialization: facade finishing, interior decoration, construction of cottages, garages. Experience of an amateur gardener and gardener. We also have experience in repairing cars and motorcycles. Hobbies: playing the guitar and many other things that I don’t have time for :)

At first glance find PVC application pipes are not easy to use except for their intended purpose. But if you look at this material as a construction set, then several will probably appear in your head at once. interesting ideas. In this article, as you probably already guessed, I will tell you how to do some useful homemade products from PVC pipes at home.

Features of assembling parts from PVC pipes

First of all, I would like to note that PVC pipes are a fairly durable material, which allows them to be used for a variety of purposes. In particular, some home craftsmen even use them to make roof racks for cars that are installed on the roof.

Typically, for making various crafts In addition to the pipes themselves, tees and angles are used. Thanks to them You can assemble any frame structures from pipes, just like from a children's construction set.

In cases where it is necessary to obtain a strong permanent connection, the joints are coated with a special one, which, in fact, ensures welding of the parts. The instructions for working with it are quite simple:

1. first of all, cut the workpiece to the required length;
2. then cut a chamfer from the end of the workpiece so that there are no burrs left that could scrape off the glue during the process of connecting the workpiece to the fitting;
3. then apply a uniform layer of adhesive to the adjacent surfaces of the workpiece and fitting;

1. after that, insert the pipe into the fitting until it stops and turn the parts relative to each other by 90 degrees. They need to be left in this position for some time until the connection is securely glued.

Using this principle, you can assemble any design.

Types of products

Let me note right away that you can make any crafts from PVC pipes that only your imagination can tell you. And as an example, below I will tell you how to make the following products from this material:

• laptop stand;
• rack;
• tent;
• flute;
• blades for a wind generator.

First of all, let's look at how to make the most simple craft– laptop stand. To make it you will need a minimum of parts, namely six corners and five tubes.

This design is assembled very simply and quickly:

1. First of all, make two L-shaped parts of the same size. At the same time, the dimensions of the long tube depend on the depth of the laptop, while the short tubes determine the height of the stand, so their length is selected individually according to your wishes;
2. then connect the two L-shaped parts with a crossbar, which is attached to the short tails, as shown in the photo above;
3. Next, install the corners that will hold the laptop so that it does not roll off the stand;
4. To finish the job, you can paint the structure with spray paint in any color you like.

This completes the process of making the stand. Now your laptop will not heat up when standing on a table or, for example, on a sofa. In addition, it will be more convenient to work with it.

Rack

Making a shelving unit from PVC pipes is not much more difficult than making a laptop stand. If the structure is small, then it is based on four racks, which are connected to each other by jumpers. Sheets of plywood or chipboard should be placed on these lintels as shelves.

If the rack is large, its design can be complicated and it can also be secured to the wall. It could be L-shaped brackets, which you can later attach to the wall with clamps.

In the process of making a rack, as with all other crafts, make sure that all paired pieces are the same length so that the structure does not turn out skewed.

Such a rack can be useful to you in the country house, in the garage or in the pantry.

Making a tent

A tent is a more complex structure; in addition, in addition to the pipes themselves, you will need a tarpaulin or other suitable fabric that will be stretched over the frame. However, there is still nothing super complicated in this work.

So, the process of making a tent is as follows:

1. start work by preparing a drawing, which should show all the parts with dimensions, as well as the location of the connecting fittings. The design is based on four pipes, to which four racks are attached.
   Attached to the posts from above top harness which serves as a roof. I note that it is easier to make a lean-to tent, since it is quite difficult to find tees or 45-degree corners.
   If the tent has enough large sizes, include additional jumpers and racks in the structure to increase its strength;
2. Next, you need to cut the tubes into parts of the required length, and also prepare the fittings. It should be noted that the fittings must be of high quality, since the strength and durability of the structure depends on this;

1. now you need to sew the awning according to the drawing;
2. To complete the work, assemble the tent without gluing the joints so that the structure is collapsible, then pull the awning over it.

As a result, you should get a high-quality tent, and its price will be disproportionately lower than a similar product from a store.

Making a catamaran

For those who like to relax on fresh air and tourism, we can recommend making not only a tent, but also a catamaran for walking on the water or fishing. Like all the other products described above, making a catamaran from PVC pipes with your own hands is quite simple.

To make it, we will need three sewer pipes, each one and a half to two meters long. The diameter should be as large as possible.

The design is made as follows:

1. Connect large pipes with smaller diameter pipes. To do this, you can use clamps or make your own fasteners;
2. Put plugs on large pipes to prevent water from getting into them;

1. On the resulting base, place a shield made of slats or other materials, which will serve as a deck. In this case, you need to attach a seat to the shield.

You can steer such a catamaran using oars, like a kayak. Of course, if you wish, you can make more complex design with pedals and paddles.

If you wish to provide country house autonomous electricity, then you will need PVC pipes for the manufacture of blades. To do this, prepare blanks with a diameter of 160 mm. They can be used to make blades up to 160-180 mm long; you should not make them longer, as they may break off.

I note that the process of calculating the profile is quite complex, requiring certain highly specialized knowledge. However, you can use a ready-made template, which you just need to enlarge to the desired scale.

The blade manufacturing process in this case will look like this:

1. first of all, you need to enlarge the template and print it on a scale of 1:1, using several sheets of paper;
2. then, according to the template, you need to apply markings to the pipes;
3. Next, according to the markings, you need to cut the blades from the PVC pipe;

1. after that, round the edges and sand the ends, as shown in the diagram above;
2. after execution required quantity blades, should be drilled mounting holes for attaching them to the generator.

The number of blades depends on the power of the generator. If its power is 30 W, four blades will be enough for a wheel diameter of 1.44 m.

Making a flute

From PVC pipes you can make not only various useful household products, but also musical instruments, such as a flute. Even if you don't know how to play it, it can be a great decorative item.

To make a flute you will need following materials and tools:

In general, the process of making a flute is quite simple, however, It is extremely important to carry out the markings correctly, since the pitch of sounds depends on it. Accordingly, if the markings are incorrect, the flute will not build.

Also keep in mind that the markings may vary depending on the scale and octave in which the instrument will be played. But let’s not go into musical theory, but consider as an example how a shakuhachi flute is made in the key of D (re):

1. stick to the end of the pipe, having first removed the stopper inside it. You can also use a cap by cutting off the end wall;

1. then grind the end and draw a tangent line with a pencil to the circle of the inner diameter of the tube, as shown in the diagram;

1. then saw off the upper part of the coupling along the intended line at an angle of 25-30 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the tube, i.e. as shown in the diagram above;

1. then polish the bevel with a file to form a notch of 3-4 mm;

1. after this, round off the lower part of the mouthpiece, which will rest against the chin when playing;
2. Now you need to make a sound. Without holes, our flute should play the note "D";

1. then draw two opposite straight lines parallel to the axis of the tube and mark along them, as shown in the diagram above;

1. then drill holes according to the markings. For the third hole, use a drill with a diameter of 9.5 mm, and for the rest - 10 mm;
2. now tune the flute using the tuning fork, taking into account that the larger the diameter of the hole, the higher the sound when it opens;
3. when the flute is in tune, remove small chamfers from the edges of the holes using a sharp knife;
4. To complete the work, decorate the flute, for example, by gluing multi-colored strapping or electrical tape to it. At this point, the flute made from PVC pipe is ready.

That, perhaps, is all the crafts made from PVC pipes that I wanted to tell you about.

Conclusion

VVC pipes can be used to make a wide variety of crafts that only your imagination can tell you. Therefore, above, as an example, we looked at only a few diverse products that would not be difficult for any home craftsman to make on his own.

See the video in this article for more information. If there are any points you don’t understand or you encounter difficulties during the work process, ask questions in the comments, and I will be happy to help you.