Build Everything Book

Table of Contents
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● Home & Office
● Storage & Organization
● Art
● Industrial & Business
● School & Education
● Hobbies & Games
● Garage & Shop
● Gardening & Agriculture
● Hacks
● Holiday Builds
● Mini Models
● Outdoors & Recreation
● Hunting & Fishing
● Canopies, Sunshades, & Awnings
● Photo, Video, & Audio
● Pets & Animals
● Vehicle Builds
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Ceiling Mounted Speaker

“I was trying to mount rear-high speakers in my basement drop ceiling. I couldn’t find any
workable mounts, so I decided to use Maker Pipe. I cut a piece of plywood to the size of
the ceiling tile and drilled a hole through it and the tile. I attached a 3/4” pipe to the
plywood top through the hole. Using a smaller piece of pipe and a thread insert, I attached
the speaker using a 1/4 - 20 screw and a rubber grommet. With the Maker Pipe angle
connector, I attached the other pipe. The speaker wire ran through the pipe and fit
between the pieces of the angle connector. Works perfectly! Thanks Maker Pipe!” - Rob

3D Printer Stand & Shock Mount

“New project I just started. Building out the closet in my office for my 3d printers. It will
eventually be enclosed with plexiglass doors and have some leds inside.” - Jakob

Standing Desk
”This was my first purchase from Maker Pipe, and it has proven to be extremely helpful for all
my builds. On the first one I used all but two connectors (the 180s), and this kit made it possible
to experience the system, and start creating upon new necessities arise. Highly recommended!”
- Javier (Review of Mixed Bundle)

Treadmill Stand
"Needed a laptop and fan stand for our treadmill. Maker Pipe made it easy to create a
custom stand with standard 3/4" conduit.” - CompassCustomCreations
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Garbage Can Caddy

“I installed 4” aluminum reinforcing tubing with a 1/2” ID into 3/4” emt at all bolt through
connections at the angle frame and at both end of axle housing to center the 1/2” axle
rod. I used 25mm plastic saddle spacers and nylon washers to reduce contact points
between aluminum angle, galvanized pipe and stainless fasteners. For fasteners (Amazon) i
used button head socket and pressed in stainless rivet nuts for all 1/4-20 to keep bolt
through connections as flush as possible. I painted all cut ends and most drilled holes.
Wheel sets are 10” lawnmower replacements and 5” locking swivel rubber casters.
(Amazon) Part resources are Makerpipe, Amazon, Homedepot (emt only) and plastic
saddles from EBay. TimberTech blocks under swivel wheels and grind bolts for 360
clearance.” - Bryan

Laundry Drying Rack

Joseph is an electrician by trade and wanted to practice saddle bends so he built this
laundry drying rack. It came out awesome and the saddle bends look great!

Printer Stand
“Wanted to share my first build: a stand for my laser and 3D printers. Still need to add lights,
filament holder, and probably something for tools but it's otherwise complete. Used 12 x 90
degree connectors, 3/4 EMT with white heat shrink. The verticals are 5 ft uncut pipes from
hardware store. The shelves are leftovers from Ikea side tables which are attached to the
pipes using one hole straps. Really excited and happy with it. Already planning next project :-
)” - Ronnie

Wheelchair Handle Extension

“Maker Pipe worked great for a handle extension we needed for my Granddaughters
wheelchair. Her wheelchair has to carry so much equipment i.e. O2 concentrator, suction
machine, pulse oximeter etc. These items are stored on a tray between the wheels and a
hanging basket. We were constantly kicking this tray while pushing the wheelchair or having
to walk stooped over. I discovered Maker Pipe after Google searching for possible solutions
and designed a simple extension for the existing handle. While not the most elaborate use of
Maker Pipe I've seen it has been life-changing for our situation. A little flat black paint and
some insulation tubing and it looks like a factory add on! Thanks, Maker Pipe!!" - Martin

Side Table
“I needed a small side table, and this one was quick to put together. I used: 8- 3/4" EMT
sections cut to the desired length, 4- 90 degree connectors, 4- threaded pipe inserts, 4-
rubber pipe feet, 4- screws, and 1- High-density polyethylene commercial cutting board,
15" x 20" (Sam's club). The cutting board made for a nice, durable, waterproof tabletop. I
cut the pipes, assembled the frame, and turned it upside down on the bottom of the
tabletop to mark the location for drilling attachment holes. The threaded pipe inserts
made it easy to attach the top using the four screws. Maybe I will paint or shrink-wrap the
pipes, but for my purpose, this was perfect.” - George

Patio Couch
Spending money on outdoor furniture can be a rough experience especially if you don’t get
furniture that is sturdy enough to withstand the elements. With conduit and Maker Pipe you
can custom make your own DIY furniture that fits your style and needs! See more info and
photos here.

Two Person Workstation

Working from home has caused a lot of families to fight for workspace. This two person
workstation keeps both spaces organized and separate. It has tons of storage on both sides with
the 3 tiered shelf design.

Custom Gaming Desk

Here is another fantastic pipe desk that is packed with features. If you look closely you can
see there is a PC shelf down low, a pegboard tool organizer, and a built in light fixture. The
whole build is on casters so it can be moved around!

Pipe Table
This is infamously known as the Storm Trooper build for obvious reasons. The builder added an
artistic touch to give this table a futuristic look with all the cool angles. He added white shrink
wrap which pairs nicely with the black connectors. See more photos and info from the builder
here.

Computer Desk & Shelf

Another great pipe desk example that maximizes space and adds a display/storage shelf. This
particular build uses spruce appearance boards from lowes which are inexpensive and come in
various sizes which makes the customization possibilities even easier.

Add On Shelving
This builder used Maker Pipe and various connectors to add shelving and storage to their
pre built desk setup!

Pipe Desk
This pipe desk is simple and affordable with an easy frame built with a few T’s and 90’s. There
is a simple added shelf so the desktop can be displayed.

LED Corner Floor Lamp

This really cool led corner floor lamp only needs one 90 Degree Connector and cost less than
$40 to make. Check out the tutorial on YouTube.

3D Printer Stand
We needed a stand to hold our printer and we needed a storage solution to hold the
filament. We built this awesome stand with offset shelving that holds the printer and
filament!

Dual Monitor Stand

This next build includes a reLive ally cool building hack. The builder of this stand needed a
dual monitor mount set up. He used a couple of bolts and washers along with a standard tv
mount to make this custom stand for his desk!

Quilting Desk
Although this desk was designed for quilting it showcases the potential for other types of
desks that have integrated storage. It has added racks on the sides for quilts and multiple
shelves throughout. See how it works and how it was built here.

Custom Coffee Table

If you have a cool piece of wood like the one used in this build, you can turn it into a cool
custom coffee table. Attach your top to the simple pipe frame using one hole straps and
accent your home!

Kids Desk
This desk was designed for home schooling during the pandemic. They used a simple design
with bent pipes for the legs and added a table top with one hole straps.

Ladder Safety Rail

This ladder needed safety measures to keep the climbers safe when using it. With a simple
flange made out of wood, a few connectors, and conduit the builder accomplished a sturdy
and safe climbing rail.

Corner Pipe Desk

Pipe desks are one of the most searched DIY pipe projects because they are customizable,
easy to build, and they just look cool! This desk is no different with custom measurements
to fit the space and even accommodate for the corner bump out.

L Shaped Pipe Desk

The L shaped design of this desk is unique to the builders needs as you can see with the one
bump out being shorter than the other. It is braced with 45’s and looks good with the black top.

Side Table
You only need four 90 degree connectors to build this easy side table. Customize the lengths
and top to make a accent piece that matches your style! Check out the full post here for more
build info.

Road Sign Coffee Table

Using just a few 90 Degree Connectors the builder was able to make this sweet coffee table
that uses a road sign as the table top. Another cool feature of this build are the legs because
he used off the shelf couplings and corks to protect the floor

Kid’s Chair
Sometimes finding the right size chair for a kid is too difficult or expensive. Instead build
your own to match the measurements you need and customize the colors to fit a certain
style or aesthetic.

Pipe Desk
As you can tell this next desk is quite elaborate. It has multiple storage shelves on the sides
and under the main work area. It also has the keyboard and mouse on a rolling shelf. The
desktop has 3 monitors mounted using clamp style mounts, and then 3 more attached to the
wall!

Filament Spool Holder

They already had the top for the two printers covered, but they wanted to use a pipe hack
to hold the filament. They added this frame that wraps around the printers and leaves
enough room up top for all the filament they have.

Electricians Print Table

They already had the top for the two printers covered, but they wanted to use a pipe hack
to hold the filament. They added this frame that wraps around the printers and leaves
enough room up top for all the filament they have.

Step Stool
This step stool is super easy to assemble and can be used in various ways! Use it reach high
shelves or turn it into entryway bench.

Treadmill Laptop Stand

Working out at home just got easier! With this simple laptop stand you can watch your
favorite shows and movies while working out on the treadmill. All you need is some 90
degree connectors and a few other off the shelf materials and you can make it!

Bar Stools
Finding the perfect stools or chairs can be difficult unless you build your own to fit your
needs. Customize the height and colors to fit your style!

Fish Tank Stand/Side Table

This side table uses very few connectors and conduit. This particular use is for a fish tank
stand, but it can be modified to fit any small table like need you may have. Check out the
full post for more photos and info on the build.

Flooring Desk
”This wasn’t too complex, but Maker Pipe was the ideal solution for a new desk I was building. I
had leftover tongue and groove flooring that I used for the desktop. I had intended to use black
iron pipe for the legs, but Maker Pipe was a better solution. I was very pleased with how the
heat shrink went on. Table top dimensions are 24”x62”.” - Wade

Eating Tray Table

Chuck shared this eating tray table made from conduit, connectors, and some scrap pieces
from an Ikea side table. He attached spring clips to furniture sliders and made feet that
can easily be attached whenever they need to slide the tray stand across the carpet. See
more build photos here.

Garbage Can Caddy Restoration

“Here's my story. I have a two garbage can caddy that I purchased over 15 years ago. The
second photo is the sections disassembled. What happened over the years was that the
threaded inserts at the ends of the pieces in the middle of the photo became loose and fell
out. I made a number of repairs over the years, using a lot of duct tape and two part
epoxy, but eventually, I had to throw in the towel. I found it hard to believe that such a
device does not exist for purchase anymore… Then I found your website… I was
convinced I could make another caddy from scratch using your connectors and some
conduit. But first I wanted to try a repair using your T connectors…. Anyway, the repair
came out great.” - Joseph

Home Assistant Robot

“Finally began assembling the frame for Jorge 5000 personal assistant robot today. This is
my first time working with Maker Pipe -- I love how easy and fast it was to get the frame
mounted and (mostly) assembled. (follow on IG at #jorge5000 for continued updates)” -
Paul

Driveway Gate
Here is a great build from Le. They made a driveway gate using conduit and Maker Pipe. It
looks like the wires going across are attached to eye hooks drilled into the pipes. The
lights look to be solar-powered and have an opening just the right size for conduit. The
whole thing is on casters so they can roll it away from their driveway when need be. Looks
like a great solution!

Plant Stand
“I purchased the desk parts kit. I scaled down the measurements to the standard size shelf
board of 12 × 24 inches. This was the perfect fit to go over the trash can and put my
plants up into the sunlight. This is a southern facing window of the house.” - Mark

Storage & Organization

Kitchen Prep Station

“A project for my small kitchen reno. Making use of a dead corner that once house my
beverage fridge and some metric shelving for a pantry. Decided to turn the corner into a
bake station with butcher block counter at a height that is more comfortable for my back.
All 3/4 with caster set, 8 90's some T's and then scuffed the whole thing down with 3M
red pad. Concept to build to done in a weekend. Waiting on the shelves which are HDPE
cutting board material for easy clean up and durability. Added an addition outlet down the
same run to get that plug for the fridge moved below the bench. “ - Jon

Bathroom Shelf
”Couldn’t find shelves I liked so I made my own to match my restroom theme.” - Oscar

Skateboard Rack
“Was looking for a good way to get these skateboards off the floor and organized. Maker
pipe to the rescue.” - Jason

“The Bike Shop”

“Alex designed this freakin’ awesome bike rack for all of our poor life choices! He calls it “The
Bike Shop”! Just wanted to share because it might inspire anyone to display their bikes as
“piece of usable art” too! Made from 3/4” conduit and black powder coated steel connectors
from a company called Maker Pipe and the structure is VERY sound! Alex did a pull up on it
and he weighs over 200lbs. A lot of this stuff we already had, so very little $ was spent to do
this. We made shelves and stained them from some wood we had leftover from the
catioproject (photos coming soon). The bronze ceiling tiles we had from our Snailien M725
Kaiser Jeep interior project and mounted as a backboard for the shelves. The conduit we had
from previous projects as well. Have fun out there!” - @ataleejudy on Instagram

3 Tiered Shelf
”Ordered these because I love the concept of building with EMT. I work as an electrician, so
working with EMT is second nature to me. Knocked out this small shelf unit in under an hour. Im
super happy with the quality of the fittings and the ease of use. Have already ordered more for
future projects. Ideas are just swimming through my head now.” - Tyree (Review of T Connector)

Art Storage Shelf

Mark built this two tiered art storage shelf to hold 32 paintings. It stands at 85 inches tall
and 32 inches deep and wide. According to Mark the shelves are made from 99 cent store
mesh and clothes lines separate each of the paintings. This is a really clever technique that is
applicable to all sorts of storage builds and shelves. See Mark’s community post.

Typewriter Collection Shelf

“Finally got my project done enough to show. I needed a shelf to display my typewriter
collection (and some nice old staplers and other vintage office items). What you see is two
shelf units that nestle against each other to make a corner unit. They can also be configured
side by side. I bought the plywood at Anderson Plywood on Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles,
and the nice round corners were cut by the guy there. He did a very clean, professional job.
Thank goodness for craftspeople!” - Peter

Painting Storage
Here we have another art storage build from Mark. This one has similar dimensions but
different features. Instead of mesh he used plywood for the shelves. The paintings are also
protected by outer access panels that clip on to the frame. Check out his community post
for more details and exact dimensions.

Bin Shelving
Have you ever stacked storage bins only to find out that you need something from the bottom
bin. Isn’t that the worst? Well worry no more. Build this easy bin storage unit. Customize them
to your specific needs!

Bike Stand
We built this bike stand for the kickstarter. It is simple to build and can be broken down easily
for transportation. Customize the size to fit your bike and add shrink wrap to fit your style.

Laundry Room Table & Sink

This awesome storage shelf with a built in sink and table is perfect for your laundry room
overhaul. It has tons of storage space. Modify it to your exact space and sizing needs.

Shelving Add-On
The desk was from Amazon but lacked the amount of storage space the user needed. They
added on the overhead shelving and the shelf structure off to the side. They matched the
shelving wood and wrapped the conduit with black shrink wrap and it looks like it’s supposed to
be apart of it.

Leaning Shelf
This easy to build storage shelf was designed to lean against a wall for support. It has shrink
wrap to add a clean finish to the build and 3 shelves. Customize it to fit your specific needs!

Hockey Stick Storage

The coach of this high school hockey team was looking for a solution to organize the players
hockey sticks and this is what he came up with. Their old solution was a wall mounting
system, but they had to move that to make way for custom lockers. This new design features
wheels so they can move the cart out on the ice or around the locker room.

Kitchen Island
This new homeowner needed more storage and counter space in his kitchen so he used
Maker Pipe and conduit to build this beautiful mobile kitchen island cart.

Bike Storage
Biking around your local city is a great way to get around, but not if it means you have to
sacrifice space in your house or apartment. This builder used some off the shelf galvanized
pipe and Maker Pipe to build simple and adjustable bike storage racks!

Weight Rack
This homeowner wanted a designated spot for their weights that made for easy access and
organization. This simple and effective rack was the solution. The shelves have two horizontal
pipes that are spaced perfectly so the weights will rest on them.

Laundry Room Storage

The space above your washer and dryer can be utilized with this easy shelf! You can
customize the size easily and maximize the space to fit your specific needs.

Rooftop Tent Storage

Overlanding or roof top tent camping is getting more and more popular. If you daily drive your
weekend adventure rig then your most likely gonna need tent storage during the week. This
builder built this rolling tent storage cart that is just the right height so he could move the tent
to his roof easily when he’s ready for the next adventure!

Garage Organization
We’ve all been there, the garage is overly cluttered and never seems to get better. It can be
time consuming to organize it, but the end result is totally worth it as you can see in this build.
There is tons of plastic bin storage and drawers. Everything is labeled which makes finding what
you need that much easier.

Entryway Shelf
This entryway needed a custom sized shelf to fit correctly and the owners couldn’t find a
prebuilt solution so they built their own. Using 90 Degree Connectors they were able to
make the 4 corners all the way up and add three shelves spaced out to their exact needs!

More Bin Storage

Another great bin storage example that uses all T Connectors to make customizable shelf
heights for different style bins. The shelves rest on a cross pipe design that adds extra rigidity.

Freestanding Kitchen Shelves

One downside to apartment living is the lack of storage space usually in the kitchen. Using
some plywood and Maker Pipe fittings this builder added a nice looking free standing shelf to
their kitchen!

Bin Storage
This bin storage shelf uses offset pipes so the bins slide in and are secured at an angle. It can
be easily customized to fit a certain space or to fit a custom number of bins.

Garage Organization
This garage storage solution uses T connectors, conduit, and wooden shelves to help declutter
the garage. Customize how many shelves and the lengths of the pipe to fit your specific needs.

Crawlspace Bin Storage

Sometimes storage space gets wasted because of how it sits in a room. Corners often go
unused because most prebuilt storage options aren’t made for corners. This builder made this
fantastic corner solution for storing their plastic bins. Each shelf is just the right height and
allows for tons of storage!

Bedroom Shelving
This awesome shelving unit is attached to the wall using ¾” emt flanges and connects all the
conduit runs with T connectors. With black shrink wrap and stained wood shelves this build
looks clean and is customized to fit the space perfectly.

Shelving System
Maximize your space by building a custom shelving system that fits your exact needs. Use a
shelf material that matches your personal aesthetic and design. Check out the builders post
here.

Water Hose Rack

This easy build uses the a few T connectors and conduit to clean up the water hose. Easily
customize to fit in your garden or shed!

Shop Vac Accessory Rack

How many times have you been using your shop vac or vacuum and realized one of the
attachments needed has magically disappeared. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This
builder solved the problem by making this all inclusive shop vac cart that holds all the
accessories, cords, and hoses!

Recycling Bin Rolling Cart

Recycling is easy with this mobile recycling cart. Fill it up throughout the week and roll it out
to the curb on garbage day or keep it stationary and use it for storage! Check out the full post
from the builder for more info.

Ball Organizer
The last thing everyone needs right about now is a trip to the E.R. after tripping over a
basketball as you’re rushing out the door in the morning. This maker built a really simple
ball organizer using string and T Connectors!

Pot & Pan Storage

Don’t let your lack of storage space keep you unorganized. With a few connectors and
some conduit you can create a fully customizable pot and pan storage rack like this one.
Find out more about the build here.

Cable Reel
Don’t spend unnecessary money on a cable reel that does the same function as this easy DIY
reel. With a supporting pipe in the middle you can manually roll up the cables with ease!

Water Filtration Housing

"Filtration housing for a sensory deprivation chamber. I used one hole straps into studs to
hold the horizontals, a couple 90 connectors and T connectors. Broom clips to hold the
front panel on works great actually! My favorite thing about this enclosure is how
accessible everything is. The previous wooden enclosure was very restrictive when I
needed to change a filter or work on something in there. This one opens all the way up.” -
Luke

Kids Toy Shelf

”I thought I'd share my first build with Maker Pipe since I won the drawing this Christmas for a
free maker kit. My sons' creations are too cool to take apart right away and too much clutter to
keep around the way they were so I built a special place for them. They love it! I ended up using
very few connectors. The curve of the conduit holds one side of the plywood and I used a hole
saw to make shallow slots in the top shelf to hold it. It works great!” - Luke

Shelving Unit
“My son and I just built this shelf unit for his room. It is 6’x6’ which is too big to move around the
house. We couldn’t split it vertically because we wanted the shelves to span the width and attach
through holes. Instead, we split it horizontally in a way I haven’t seen before. It worked really well
so I thought I should share. The concern was how to connect and support the top section… But I
was worried about it not having any support from side to side. I came up with the solution you see
here. I put a 1/2” section inside the 3/4” conduit. It is about 6 inches longer than the outer pipe so
it sticks up. The top section fits over those and is perfectly lined up with the coupling offering
some added side-to-side support. The 1/2” conduit has a little play so we added a ring of shrink
wrap below the coupling to keep it from clanging when knocked. With six of these all holding each
other in place side to side, the unit feels solid as a rock…” - Marc

Art

Armor Stand
Lost Wax is a content creator who makes all sorts of amazing props and costumes like the
foam armor you see above. He used EMT Conduit and Maker Pipe fittings to create a simple
stand that supports and displays the armor sets in an awesome way. Check out his build
video here.

Spray Can Storage Cart & Booth

This spray can storage cart is a fantastic use of space and doubles a paint booth for the
artist. They used a slanted design which works great to offset all the shelves and paint cans.
They mounted the paint booth to the top and some casters on the bottom and the result is
really awesome!

Guitar Body Paint Stand

@custom_shop_artworks shared this unique and clever build on Instagram. It’s hard to see
in the picture but the whole upper structure can swivel which makes painting guitar bodies
a lot easier. I definitely recommend checking out his post to see the stand in action.

Water Ski Kite Replica

Bill is building this 75% scale display replica of a Cypress Gardens water ski kite. If you’re
unfamiliar with these kites, I would recommend checking out this cool video to hear some
history and see them in action. You can also check out Bill’s community post for more
photos.

LED Display
A church up North built this amazing LED display to use as a backdrop for their services. To
date it is one of the largest Maker Pipe builds we’ve seen. They used a ton of 180 Degree
Connectors to build the frame. They had to get a semi to bring enough conduit for the
project!

LED Virtual Shelter

Seattle Design Nerds work as contracted artists and build all kinds of amazing things.
Sometimes they use Maker Pipe and conduit in their artwork like they did in this virtual
shelter! Check them out on Instagram for their other breathtaking work!

TEDx Sign Frame

Joey Loman runs a local to us makerspace called Synergy Mill. He also helps coordinate the
TedxGreenville event every year. He builds this sign frame every year using the same T
Connectors. He mounts the letters using a really clever hack. Check out his post here.

Art Display Frames

This artist needed a large custom sized frame to display their artwork. This is a great solution
for people that need framing for a custom sized projects.

Architectural Props
”2 years ago I applied to graduate school — I decided to embark on a new creative journey, one
I dove into with all of heart and soul. I have discovered so much about my self as a human and
artist. I have met some amazing people that have helped support my vision and have guided
me to this special moment I am living in right now. Today I will dance my final dance in grad
school while also telling myself that this is only the beginning of so much more. Thank you to
everyone that has been apart of my development as an artist and has stuck right by me, means
everything to me.” - @Taralynnhowse

Wedding Backdrops
“These curtains made with 1/2" conduit are a backdrop to cover stage musical and sound
equipment for weddings. The fittings from Maker Pipe worked really well and the customer
service was great.” - Donald (Review of T Connector)

Holographic Cubes
“Hello everyone. I am a professional circus artist and I used makerpipe to create a frame for
a holographic cube.” - Ken

Ferris Wheels
This is another awesome build that is hard to truly appreciate through a photo. Mark built
this motorized ferris wheel that lights up and spins around. It is mounted on Mark’s deck and
prominently displays the positive message “Allow the light of your brightest day to shine
onto your darkest hour”. Click here to see the ferris wheel in action.

Industrial & Business

Conference Room Ceiling Rack

This ceiling rack from William and 1623 Studios is designed to support lights, microphones,
and a projector. They used a DIY flange solution and steel cables to secure the entire rack to
different key points in the ceiling. With this rack in place they can easily adapt and move the
mounted accessories to different spots throughout the room. Click here to see William’s
post.

Bike Shop Display

“I'm pretty stoked how this display came together. Big shoutout to @joynerinstruments
and @makerpipe for making this possible.” - @takeatripco

Industrial Foot Guard

Gene built this foot guard to keep from accidentally miss stepping into the open space
around the barrels in this facility. Check out the community post here.

Trade Show Display

A sea glass company used Maker Pipe to build their display tables. They used a step design
to make sure everything was visible from all angles. It looks really good with the black
shrink wrap and grey table tops

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COVID-19 Cubicles
With strict social distancing guidelines in place this church needed a way to safe way to have
musicians on stage. They built these cubicles using Maker Pipe and Lexan panels. Each
cubicle is designed to minimize microphone feedback.

Mobile Detailing Unit

You may not be looking to outfit a mobile detailing van, but there are techniques used here
that can be helpful in other builds. The use of the ¾” EMT flange is used to elevate the
shelving system and make the shelves stackable. The LED backlighting is another great idea to
give the finished build a cool look!

Storefront Shelves
This storefront used Maker Pipe and a mixture of other materials to create a full length
merchandise shelving unit. Equipped to hold shirts, pants, and smaller items on the smaller
shelves.

Sign Frames
Matthew built these signs for the road race timing company that he operates. He used a cool
technique with a releasable pin that makes tear down and reassembly easy and quick.

Curtain Room Divider

These were used to divide booths at a Maker Faire. Since trade shows and fairs are in wide
open spaces it can be hard to divide booths. Instead of running curtains or separators from the
roof they used Maker Pipe to create a free standing frame for mounting curtains.

Maker Faire Display

Back in the early days we would visit Maker Faires whenever we could. We would set up this
display that is built completely out of connectors and other materials.

Office Cube Farm

A co work space in silicon valley designed this cube farm for their offices. It is set up like most
cubicles to be the right height to work separately without the walls being too high.

Packing Station
Grant from Morgan Tool & Die was inspired by Saunders Machine Works to create this
packing station that fit their space and needs. It is designed to hold a couple different box
sizes as well as bubble wrap and other packing supplies that they need at the ready.

Road Race Timing Frames

Here’s another great frame design by Matthew. He built these frames to hold and support
his timing equipment while doubling as a sign. A cool thing he did for this build was make
the legs hinged for easy tear down and storage.

Paper & Sticker Dispenser

I love this clever packing solution from Shalom! The bent pipes are secured to the wall with
flanges and have threaded pipe inserts in the end. The cross bar also has nut inserts with
eye hooks threaded into them. This makes for easy loading and unloading of sticker and
paper rolls because the pipe can be lifted off without any tools. Check out the community
post to see it in action.

Dining Igloos
Many states are beginning to allow indoor dining with some necessary precautions and
guidelines. Companies such as the ones building these igloos have come to the rescue in this
trying time. They make these dining igloos for businesses and use Maker Pipe and conduit as a
solution for the framework.

Custom Packing Tables

This was one of the 5 custom builds we made for Saunders Machine Works. They
needed tables and carts that fit their process exactly including part and packing
material storage. If you want to see the other builds check out this blog we did on the
trip to their shop.

Sewing Tables
“Hey Maker Pipe, I am replacing sewing machine tables in the plant I work at. Here are a
few pictures of the finished product. I had to add extensions for the product to rest on while
sewing, yet still be able to access the overhead handling system we maintain. Everyone is
happy with the finished design thus far. We will definitely be making more soon. Thank you
for a great product that is so versatile. Have a great day all.” - Yul

Roof Access Railing

“T-connecter is very handy. Adjustable angle hinge connecter needs an extra screw to
strengthen the link. See pictures” - Eduard (Review of T Connector)

Timing Tripod
“I used the adjustable angle connectors to create a tripod for mounting lap timing equipment
in Northern Michigan. The snow/ice base helped stabilize it and it held up in 45mph+ winds
overnight. I used one 10ft piece of conduit for the main pole and cut another 10ft piece into
3rds for the legs.” - Josh

Banner Sign Frames

Duayne has a sign company and made these banners and frames for the Northwest African
American Museum. The custom frames keep the banners pulled tight and secure on the side
of the building. See the community post here.

Storefront Clothing Rack

Josh shared this great build in the community earlier this year. It is a clothing rack for their
retail space and features custom sized shelves and supports for shirts, hoodies, hats, and
more. The combination of black shrink wrap with black connectors and stained wood gives
this rack a nice and sleek look!

Tradeshow Booth
The Tech Valley Center of Gravity built this booth to showcase their awesome makerspace
at a woodworker’s showcase. They incorporated some nice bends and really clever hacks.
Check out their Instagram post for more info about the build.

School & Education

Marching Band Backdrops

The Colony High School Titan Regiment made it all the way to the State Finals with their
“Diamonds” field show! One small part of this awesome show are the deployable backdrops
that Paul built. They utilize a custom hinge solution and fold up for easy take down and
transport. You can see more photos and details in Paul’s Facebook post here.

Tiki Hut/Volcano
This project is very unique and you most likely won’t be recreating the build unless you’re a
Hawaii enthusiast, but this project is awesome and shows the adaptability of Maker Pipe. A
marching band was in need of some inexpensive props for their halftime show. Check out the
build notes and more photos here.

Classroom Storage
This bin storage shelf was used for classroom storage so students would have easy access to
utensils and supplies. The design is really simple and features slanted shelves that are spaced
perfectly apart so the bins rest inside the two pipes.

Rolling Concessions Stand

A school up north needed a cart to haul around snacks and drinks for a fundraiser they were
doing. They built the frame out of Maker Pipe and conduit and attached snack storage to the
top.

Robotics Team Kiosk

“Your tees worked perfectly along with the rubber boots. I'm glad I found your web page.
Thanks” - Ronald (Review of T Connector)

Hot Wheel Recording Setup

”I teach a science program for kids that uses Hot Wheels cars to teach them physics and
aerodynamics. When I had to create an online version of the program I had to bring the 25-
foot track indoors but needed some way to light it for streaming and still be able to maneuver
up and down the hallway. Enter Maker Pipe. I built a very simple 25’x3’ structure that is sturdy
enough to support lighting and camera attachments, and narrow enough to allow me to move
from the front to the back of the track. Another key was numbering all of the connection
points on the pipes and only loosening the Maker Pipe connectors (not removing them) which
makes setup and breakdown a much easier process.” - Jim

Writing Center
Here is a fantastic table built as a writing center for a school. With the pegboard in the back
and the storage in the seats there is tons of options for storing utensils and other school
supplies.

Rolling Dry Erase Board Stand

”This is my first project with MakerPipe. Years ago I built a retractable awning for a porch
using EMT. It was a fun project and served the purpose, but using fixtures from hardware
stores made it look rather jerry-rigged. With the improved connectors from Maker Pipe, this
rolling stand for a church bulletin board came out functional and good looking. The structure is
simple, basically a box with a single cross bar (not visible in photo) for rigidity and a couple of
extra pipes to secure the boards. Magnetic dry-erase boards attached easily and securely with
the spring clips.” - Neil

Dance Production Backdrops

”We needed a backdrop for a small dance production. When we ordered the printed curtains,
we assumed we would fly them from the ceiling of the theater, but it turned out there was not
enough overhead space to pull them all the way up! Free standing frames for this sort of thing
are geared to trade show use and are astronomically expensive. Luckily I found you guys and
was able to put something together for all three in an afternoon for a few hundred bucks. The
1/2” emt was surprisingly sturdy even with a full 10’ span. Each frame breaks down and can be
rolled up into the curtain. Awesome products - will definitely come back for the next project.
Thanks so much!!” - Jacob

Hobbies & Games

Flight Simulator
This flight sim was shared by @camperbeast1 on Instagram. It features four monitors, flight
controls, arm rests, speakers, and more. It is truly an epic setup!

Kendo Fencing Dummy

"I finished my first Maker Pipe build. This very questionable looking thing is a martial arts
striking dummy, or "uchikomi-dai" for Kendo (Japanese fencing). The target areas in kendo
are the top of the head, the sides of the torso, and the forearm/wrist area. For the striking
areas, I used a 1" diameter neoprene O-ring stock. It fits just fine in the 3/4" connectors. I
wrapped the "head" in a few additional layers of rubber pipe wrap, because that is the part
that will get the most abuse.” - Hyun

Gaga Ball Pit

Gaga ball is a form of dodgeball that consists of players whose goal is to tag other players with
the ball below the knees. The players must stay inside of the barriers or “pit” during the game
which makes it even more difficult. This builder didn’t want to pay a fortune for a prebuilt ball
pit, and instead built this one using T Connectors, netting, and bent conduit!

Seesaw
This seesaw was built for a local to us school a few years ago. We used T Connectors to
achieve the triangle shape that allowed the two riders to rock back and forth!

Blanket Fort
This was a really simple fort built by the owners Dave and Kelly for their daughter Bailey. They
used conduit and T Connectors to make a frame around the couch that would hold blankets for
the fort. They finished off the fort with rubber feet along the two front legs to keep the floor
safe from exposed conduit ends.

Cannonball Race
This was built for one of the various Maker Faires we attended a few years ago. Using T
Connectors we made a slanted track that allows to players to race a ball to the bottom. The
ball that reached the bottom first set off a light that announced the winner!

Custom Tapestry Loom

One thing we love seeing is Maker Pipe integrated with people hobbies and passions like this
tapestry loom. It is adjustable and has added shrink wrap to give it a clean look. Check out
the builders post here.

Bebop bars
Each bar had a circuit connected to it so that when you touched each bar the signal would run
to the computer and speakers would play a specific note.

Treadmill Railing
The builder of this railing system needed added safety on their treadmill. They came up with
this simple frame that goes around the treadmill sides and front. The pipes were wrapped in
foam to keep the runner safe and give them something to grab on to.

Guitar Painting Stand

Wally built this stand for his custom guitar painting business Wally’s Guitars. He used all T
Connectors for the framing and added a vertical pipe to hold up the guitar while painting it!
Check out his Instagram if you need a custom guitar paint job or want to see some sweet
guitars!

Brew Stand
This simple brew stand was built by a hobbyist who couldn’t find a solution for his
equipment. Since the equipment is often mis matched it can be hard to find the right stand.
He built this one using T Connectors and it fits his space perfect

Dog Leash Attachment

The owner of this beautiful pup likes walking with his dog alongside the kickbike. There
wasn’t a good solution for this kind of setup so he used a couple of T Connectors and added
this extension!

Push Up Bars
This past year as left everybody suddenly doing everything at home which includes exercise.
The builder of these push up bars had a couple of T Connectors left so he built these really
simple push up bars. He bent the conduit into an arch for the handles then used the T’s to
connect the horizontal legs.

Micro Flight Helicopter Frame

Mario of MIA Micro Flight on Instagram and Facebook built the first ever flying Maker Pipe! He
used T Connectors to build the frame and ran the necessary electronics through the conduit. Be
sure to check out his channels for more details about this awesome build!

Crutches
Spraining ankles is technically a hobby, but I still wanted to share this build because it has a
really cool story. The builder had connectors and conduit laying around waiting to be used
on another project when his girlfriend hurt her ankle. It wasn’t bad enough to need medical
attention, but she still needed to stay off the ankle for a couple of days. He grabbed a few of
his connectors and 5 minutes later, DIY crutches!

Steel Drum Stands

The maker of these stands is apart of a steel drum band and they were looking for a stand
solution for 12 of their drums. Normally the stands are really expensive but using a little bit of
conduit and a couple of T Connectors, he said they were able to build all 12 for less than what
one prebuilt usually is!

Drone Racing Gates

Drone Racing is a high intensity racing that consists of flying drones fpv through various
obstacles as fast as possible. The gates are often built with pvc, but they don’t withstand a
crash that well. Metal pipes however are a great solution because of the rigidity.

Speaker Holder
You may recognize the canopy from earlier and that’s because the same builder added this
simple build on the canopy frame. He used two T Connectors and utilized the open back of the
speaker. Really simple but an effective way to add a speaker to his deck!

Brewing Cart
Another great hobby/passion build is this at home brewing cart. It has a propane connection
to heat up the pots, and a pump that runs the homebrew between the pots.

Disc Golf Caddy

This caddy was voted Build of the Month a few months back by our community. Using all
kinds of materials from a scooter handle to wire shelves this builder made a functional caddy
that has a seat and disc storage built in. With the added wheels he doesn’t have to worry
about taking it off the beaten path when playing.

Recumbent Bike Headrest

The official headrest for this biek costs more than $100 so the builder used just two
connectors and conduit to build a comfortable headrest that was far cheaper.

Golf Impact Screen Frame

Golf sims are used to practice real life golf scenarios. A big part of these simulators are the
impact screens that react to the golf ball hitting it. This builder made a frame to hold his
screen and other safety components.

Triple Monitor Stand

This triple monitor stand is being used for a racing simulator rig, but the design can be used
for all kinds of things. Using bends the builder achieved the curve needed to curve the
monitors around. With the clamp style monitor mounts you can adjust the monitors when
needed.

Dart Board Stand

“I wanted to hang a dartboard on my deck but didn’t want to drill into the siding. So I made a
stand to hold the board.” - Jason

Flight Simulator
”Work in progress for a flight sim chair. Maker Pipe is making it happen! The most fun part of
the build so far was using 3/4 conduit, conduit hangers, and drawer slides to build a frame that
will eventually be a dashboard/helm that I can slide away for easy access to the seat.” - Leif

Golf Simulator
"I looked at buying a kit and they wanted like $1200 for it and I had to buy the conduit, the
second most expensive item. So I started to look for the conduit connectors which seemed to be
the only difficult to find item in their self build package. When I found maker pipe, I knew I could
do it all myself. Here is the picture of the final project and a couple of steps in the build." - John

Triple Monitor Stand

"I followed the Maker Pipe YouTube video on their DIY racing sim cockpit and adapted it to
make just the triple monitor stand for my existing cockpit. Works great and saved a bunch of
money. Used the adjustable pieces for the side monitor mounts for infinite adjustability. I love
it!” - Scott (Review of T Connector)

Garage & Shop

Dust Collection Cart

Carmen shared this dust collection cart that she made with just a few connectors. It attaches to
the back of the vacuum and has two casters which makes rolling the whole thing even easier!

Garage Nook Shelf

“I built some shelves for a nook in my garage. I know it's pretty standard stuff, but considering it
is my first build I'm pretty happy with the results.” - I.S.

R0lling Laser Cart

Jake from Make With Jake built this really sweet laser cart for his woodshop. He incorporated
some cool hacks like pop out shelves using one-hole straps and custom 3D printed clips for
mounting a board to the frame.

Overhead Dust Collection Arm

This video from Southern Style DIY showcases a useful dust collection arm made from
EMT Conduit and Maker Pipe.

CNC Machining Table

“Mostly finished up the mini table for the @avidcnc CNC controller, computer, keyboard, mouse,
monitors and TV. I'll see how much I like the setup before investing more time to mount the
monitors and properly fit/finish the table top. The frame is built with 3/4 conduit that was
reused from other projects and reconfigured for this little setup. The Maker Pipe fittings make
this possible with the endless configurations you can make!” - Barefootly_rooted

Workshop Shelf
“Got my first set of supplies and made my first project. A simple shelf to under my work table in
my Laser studio. I'm quite happy with it.” - Troy

Painting Rack
“This is a paint rack I built for my laser shop. I will attach the parts and build instructions later if
anyone is interested.” - Keith

Laser Cutter Frame

The makers of this project are good friends of Maker Pipe. This was built and used by the
people at Synergy Mill maker space in greenville. They built this custom laser engraver to add
some storage and keeps users from leaning against it. See more build photos and notes here.

Above Garage Storage

The space above a garage is often unused because it’s small and you can’t put anything that
will obstruct the door. This builder figured out a clever way to use the space. He added this
flat storage area that is perfect for boxes and other lightweight flat objects.

Drill Battery Carrier

This maker added a handle to his drill battery charger using a couple of T Connectors. Now he
can move the charger and batteries around easily!

CNC Status Workstation

This workstation is used to check the status of CNC machines. The cart holds two monitors and
has hanging storage as well as shelves underneath. It is really well designed and has is mirrored
on the reverse side.

Tool Organizer
This tool organizer is another fantastic use of space in the garage. This small area is holding
tons of screwdrivers, wrenches, power tools, batteries, tape measures, and other hardware
accessories. You can’t tell from the picture, but this organizer is able to pull out from the wall
and swivel around for easy tool access!

Laser Engraver Laptop Stand

Tons of space gets wasted in situations like these because pre built solutions rarely solve a
custom problem. Rather than leaving the space empty this builder made free standing laptop
stands that utilized what was dead space!

Generator Frame
Generators while useful aren’t designed to be moved around often especially after they get
warmed up. To remedy the awkwardness of handling it this builder made this custom frame
that allows them to move it around their garage!

Material Organizer/Cart
Brent from the BYOT YouTube channel built this cart for holding all the different materials he
uses when building. After it was all said and done the cart was holding over 500 pounds of
materials! Check out his video if you want to see how it was made.

MPCNC Frame
The Mostly Printed CNC is a very cool machine that can be used as a laser engraver, 3d
printer, and more. Find out more about it here. This is a frame that allows a 4ft by 4ft cutting
area be used with the MPCNC. This inexpensive frame solution pairs great with the CNC kit.

Clausing Lathe Frame

A clausing lathe is a type of machine that is primarily used in machining round objects. The
owner of the machine added a bunch of cool features to it with this frame. It has a chip
backstop, onboard power, overhead switched LED light, end bumper, and tool trays!

CNC Laptop Stand

Most smaller CNC’s don’t come with a stand for holding laptops and computers when running
the machine. This builder made this simple angled design stand to hold their laptop while
working

Hose Arm
This simple build uses a couple of 45 Degree Connectors to elevate the vacuum hose. This
allows for easy use and keeps the hose from getting tangled up while vacuuming up chips
from the builders machine.

Can Recycling Car

This builder was looking for a tall recycling receptacle for his shop. He couldn’t find one that
fit his space so he made this one. All it took was a few 90 Degree Connectors, conduit, and a
caster kit to make it mobile!

Tool Cart & Outfeed Table

This tool cart was built by a good friend of ours named Ethan Carter. He built this for his
YouTube channel which is called Ethan Carter Designs. He does beautiful leather work and
other DIY projects so definitely check out his channel if you’re interested in those types of
things. This cart is packed with alot of cool features and even doubles as a saw outfeed table.

Woodshop Storage
This material storage is really cool. The left side offers storage for smaller things like trim
pieces, and the right side can hold larger materials. A clever thing they did with this was the
wire shelving used to keep things separated.

Mobile CNC Router

This cart is used to hold a cnc router and also has built in shop vac storage for chip clean
up. The whole build is on casters for easy garage mobility!

Machining Cart
This machinist wanted a way to use his machine while still saving space and having it
mobile He built the cart at an angle to save space and then used casters to achieve the
mobility he was after.

Rebar & Pipe Storage

“Nothing fancy, just a little garden stake rack to keep our (surprisingly large) collection of stakes
organized. (Jed shown for scale.)” - Rob

Rolling Workbench
This simple workbench is made from EMT Conduit and a few 90 Degree and T Connectors. Each
vertical has a locking caster wheel which makes for easily mobilization around the shop.

Table Saw Stand

Harold made this custom table to support his saw and increase the overall surface area. It has
quite a few great hacks incorporated into it like the leveling feet and wheels.

Workshop Table
This simple table is made up of just a few connectors. It has plenty of space on top and
underneath for storage. The top is secured to the conduit frame with one hole straps.

Gardening & Agriculture

Plant Arbor
"Hi! Here’s my first build - a simple arbor for roses and clematis, with cedar fence planks for
added shade/privacy. After fully constructing the two lengths, I enlisted helpers to get it upright
and “threaded” over 1/4” rebar posts. Leveling was a whole new challenge since the ground is
uneven so I ended up attaching 1/4” steel hose clamps to three of the rebar posts to raise any of
the sides that needed adjustment. So far, that seems to hold the pipe legs level. We’ll see how
that goes when the vines add weight to the structure. Finally, I added some leftover 8’ cedar
fence boards to the short side, for additional shade and privacy. I may add mesh or wire to the
tops and sides for added support for tying in the climbers next spring before the vines take off. I
love how it turned out!" - Wendy

Greenhouse Roof
You may not need a greenhouse this big or maybe you need one bigger! Either way this
greenhouse is a great example of the possibilities with Maker Pipe and conduit. With roof
beams connected with 180’s and braced with the 45 degree connectors you can build a sturdy
greenhouse roof!

Garden Trellis
Build your very own raised garden bed/trellis with just a few materials. With designated
“rooms” for each of your plants you can get started on your garden easily! Check out the full
post for more photos.

Greenhouse Reinforcement
This builder added some bracing to his harbor freight greenhouse. The added rigidity keeps
his plants and structure safe from harsh weather. See more info on the build here.

Hydroponic Gardening Frame

This frame was built by the On The Grow YouTube channel for their business. They built the
frame out of Maker Pipe and conduit to hold their hydroponic system that is made out of
PVC.

Potting Station
This easy potting station holds various plants and has a built in bow for transferring the plants
to the soil. You can customize the height and width to fit your specific needs.

Garden Enclosure
If you have a pre-existing raised garden bed, and are dealing with critters getting into your
greens then this enclosure can be a perfect solution. With just a few connectors and some
chicken wire you can build this sturdy enclosure to keep your garden safe!

Aquaponics
This fantastic aquaponics flooding tray was built by a community member who needed a
custom size for his space. He used 90 Degree Connectors for each corner and T Connectors
with 180’s for cross pipes where needed.

Garden Enclosure
Here we have another great example of a raised garden bed enclosure. This time the frame was
connected to a stone structure and wrapped with chicken wire. A couple cool features are the
barn style doors used to open and get in the garden.

Garden Sunshade
Another great addition to any raised garden bed is a sun shade like this one. This build uses a
simple frame connected to the raised garden bed with one hole straps.

Blueberry Patch Enclosure

This enclosure is a little different than the other two because it isn’t mounted to a raised bed.
This one incorporates bent conduit which allows for a higher roof and more headroom when
walking under it. Check out more build photos here.

Outdoor Shower
After a long day in the garden you’re probably pretty dirty or maybe you’re sandy after a day at
the beach.. Clean up in this easy outdoor shower.

Urban Worm Bag Frame

Build this inexpensive and easy frame to hold the Urban Worm Bag in place and start your
new composting adventure!

4 Way Bird Feeder

This maker made brilliant use of a single 5 Way Connector. They stuck a vertical pipe into the
ground and then attached the 5 way at the top which allows for 4 pipes to branch out. On
the end of each branch the builder added eye hooks and bird feeders to make this super
simple and effective hanging 4 way bird feeder!

Compost Bin
Build this easy compost bin to speed up your organic material recycling! Use longer or
shorter pipes to customize to your specific composting needs!

Seedling Germination
Give your new plants the germination area they deserve with this simple light stand.
Customize the pipe measurements to fit your specific space or plant quantity. Check out the
post from the builder!

Micro Green Hydroponics

Give your new plants a germination area with this simple light stand. Customize the pipe
measurements to fit your specific space or plant quantity. Check out the post from the
builder!

Gravity Fed Outdoor Shower

After a long hard day out in the garden the last thing you want to do is clean up dirt and mud
that was tracked inside the house. Instead build this outdoor shower that stores a water
barrel at the top so gravity can do the rest!

Hydroponic System
Over the years we have seen some great hydroponic builds that use a mixture of Maker Pipe
and pvc in the design. This micro green system however uses all Maker Pipe for the frame!

Seedling Cart
This is a prebuilt seedling cart with a bit of a twist. The builder used Maker Pipe and a custom
spring loaded T Connector design that allows for quick changing of the heights for when the
plants begin to grow.

Modular Raised Garden Bed

Set up a modular garden that allows you to add or remove sections whenever you need! You
can customize the conduit runs to fit to your own personal needs. Check out the builders post
here.

Trellis Enclosure Combo

This builder made a trellis and enclosure in one. He used various connectors in the frame
design and wrapped the frame with greenhouse plastic. Then internally he branched off
trellises where needed. Check out his post in the community for more details.

Trellis
This simple and easy to build trellis design works great for raised garden beds. The builder
used 180’s, T Connectors, and some off the shelf couplings in their design and the build led to
over 240 cukes being produced!

Mobile Planter Box

This style self watering planter box can get heavy with all of the soil and water storage. To
make it easier to move around this builder made a simple frame using T’s and 90’s and then
added casters!

Greenhouse/Shelter
As winter began this builder needed a quick solution to protect their garden. Using a mixture of
connectors they built this great enclosure frame. All they had to do was add some greenhouse
plastic and the plants were safe!

Swiveling Bird Feeder

There’s not many things nearly as peaceful as watching birds through your window while
washing dishes. This builder wanted that experience without having to drill directly into their
house. They accomplished this with a swiveling bird feeder that easily locks into place and
swivels for easy seed replenishing etc. See more about the design here.

Orchid Shelf
This shelf uses some cool techniques like the wooden flange and bracing with the T’s. It has a
very simple yet effective design that can be customized and used for different applications.

Trellis Arch
"I was finally able to pull the trigger on this trellis. (I had to wait until I built enough of the
terrace it sits on.) There are several hacks in this project I'd like to share. I used 1/2" EMT for
this project because it's cheaper and easier to bend than 3/4" and plenty strong for this
application. I have a simple trellis in my garden that's about six years old that's made of 1/2"
EMT and has stood through some pretty severe storms (one of which took down a nearby tree).
The trellis is anchored to the ground using 1/2 rebar. I cut the rebar into 17" lengths and drove
each piece about half way into the ground, then set the trellis legs over the rebar. The raised bed
was built around the trellis afterward so that the legs are partially buried as well. It's pretty
sturdy.” - Raymond

Hydroponic Stand
"Back from paint. This is a hydroponic stand built for Ultra-Pot Advanced Grow Systems. I will
be adding adjustable legs, casters, rollers, guide rails and a back rail on the bottom half to this
build soon. Please Follow the link above for updates as they happen.” - Dankies Farm

Bean Trellis
“Check out my @makerpipe trellis system. The pole beans are looking great this season. A
later planting seemed to have done wonders so far.” - @redfernfarmva

Seedling Table/Greenhouse
“I built this new seedling table/greenhouse to grow and harden off all of my vegetable and
flower seedlings this spring. For this build I used 3/4” EMT conduit pipe, a livestock fence panel
and maker Pipe fittings to hold it all together. Would you be interested in a step by step build
tutorial for this project?” - Urbanfarmstead

Square Arching Trellis

"So I posted this trellis last season when I first built it, but take a look at how it's doing. The peas
on the near side are just loving this thing, and on the far side a big crop of black beans are
starting to send up tendrils towards it.” - Joseph

Garden Enclosure
"My first attempt to protect my wife’s blueberry bushes was a rather small enclosure made
from wooden stakes and bird netting. After about 3 years the bushes were getting bigger, so
the enclosure needed a proper rebuild. This time I choose a maker pipe build. I made a model
with the minis to make sure I had all the correct connectors and then got some ¾” galvanized
conduit and started the build (see material build list). The enclosure frame is 9’ long by 7’ wide
and 6’ 6” high. The 6 corner and support pipes were cut at 8’ lengths and then driven into the
ground to the correct height using a level and a fence post driver pounder. To keep the door
hardware simple I opted for galvanized hinges and a black gate latch. The bottom lattice keeps
the rabbits out and the upper section is standard bird netting. My wife hung some Mardi gras
beads around the top to keep the birds from flying into the netting.” - Peter

Bucket Garden Trellis

"Built a wall mounted shelf for my hydroponic tomato plants. By end of the growing season, the
plants will be 12’ to 15’ tall and will wrap over the top of the shelf.” - Paul

Combo Trellis & Sunshade

"Combo trellis and shade structure. Made so that the shade cloth can be used as a cover, or
pushed back out of the way when not needed. Extra grommets in shade cloth, shower curtain
rings, and long plastic rods make expanding and contracting the shade cloth a smooth operation.
Trellis support is repurposed insulated wire strung within the frame, two per raised bed. Still
tweaking, but it works as planned.” - Carol

Corner Plant Stand

"Today’s project, planted pot holder. Starting off with the "corner lamp" idea, 4ft straight up and
2 feet. Then repeat the same for the potted plants, followed by a short pipe straight off the
angled pipes. I used 2.5 lengths of conduit. 4 T connectors, 3 90 deg structural pipe connectors
and 11 end plugs.” - Fotostephen

Garden Enclosure
Jo shared some photos of the fence she made to keep deer out of her garden. She said the gate
doesn't hinge but rater hooks with coat hangers for easy access. That is a really clever solution
for making a removable gate!

Potted Plant Sunshade

“I built a shade cover for our plants (we live in Phoenix, AZ). The EMT pipes are 3/4" in size and
we currently have a 50% shade cover attached to it. The frame is built around the tree so that
we don't interfere with the tree growing bigger (and hopefully next year it will give good shade
as well). The shade cloth that is attached to the frame is long enough for us to extend it or let it
hang down (depending on where the sun is coming from). So far our plants are thriving and
hopefully we can keep them alive throughout the hot Summer months here in Arizona. To create
a cozy feel at night, I attached some solar lights to the frame. I'm still working on making some
more adjustments, but so far it has been working great for us!!” - Claudia

Enclosure Roof
Norman sent in some photos of an enclosure roof that he built for the top of his wooden
enclosure project. It’s always cool to see a combination of materials that get the job done.

Tomato Tree
Gardening with Allessandra posted this tomato tree tutorial back in the Spring. It’s a great
watch if you’re looking to do something similar.

Floating Garden Bed Sunshades

Mike has these really unique floating garden beds that were constantly blasted by the sun. He
built some sunshades that mount directly to the beds. Click here to see more details and photos.

Garden Fence
“Made a fence for my wife's garden to keep the critters out. Only real problems were my
counting of parts (had to do a supplemental order) and the stuff got here so fast the fence
material is not here yet. Will try and document the build soon and my car top device for
transporting home 10ft lengths of 3/4 EMT on top of a Subaru. Very useful products for those
of us with creative minds. Now I just need some full scale LEGO ;o)” - Don (Review of T
Connector)

Potted Plant Sunshade

“Never dealt before with a company that contacts you after a purchase to see if you have an
questions or need any help. Nice to support a company that still knows what customer service
is. Will continue to purchase from.” - Lynn (Review of T Connector)

Greenhouse
“I rebuilt greenhouse this year. Extra pipe on top to add inner cover like a big tree cover. All of
plants are supposed to be cold hardy but I just want to be safe.” - Kana

Hinging Greenhouse Shelves

“Here's my first Maker Pipe project. I am a very avid gardener and grow a lot of seedlings for
both my garden as well to sell at the annual plant sale at our garden club. I have one greenhouse
which I already had built some benches but for this greenhouse, I wanted to do something
temporary so that I could fold them out of the way. I could even plant into this greenhouse
below this bench while still using the bench until end of April when I no longer need the bench.
This build only took 4 one inch T-connectors and 4- 3/4 inch T-connectors and 1/2 a day. Using
the short section of the one inch pipe over the 3/4 as a hinge works fantastic… I am really liking
how this turned out and plan to build out the 2nd 10 ft section to fill the greenhouse which is 20
ft long.The width of the benches are designed to fit both the 10x20 standard trays and standard
16x16 trays so no wasted space which you can see in the photos.” - Dave

Enclosure Lids & Raised Onion Beds

“Attached are some things I built this Summer. The first is a strawberry raised bed with a hinged
cover. The second is a raised bed that I built to grow onions. The product stretched between the
pipes is a portion of a repurposed billboard tarp that I purchased from billboardtarps.com” - Gary

Greenhouse
“I use it for my little hobby garden. Use as greenhouse for winter, trellis for last summer. I will
make it better this year!” - Kana

Hoophouse
“With some extra pieces I ordered…protect some plants from the upcoming morning frost (bent
the tubes using your calculator!)” - Jose

Huge Garden Enclosure

“Our goal was to create an attractive open air space where we could protect our tomatoes from
the local wildlife: deer, gophers, moles, squirrels, birds, etc. In the end, we use it for more than
vegetables, we also plant early season bulbs that the squirrels love to munch on. For this reason,
we extended the smaller wire mesh into the ground and also layed it as a matt a-foot below
grade. Everyone we know is so jealous. Our regular visitors kept an eye on our handy work
going up.” - Ralph

Garden Sunshade/Enclosure
“We live near Boston so we get intense heat and cold winters. This is my build for a kitchen
garden cover. Shade cloth for summer and plastic all around for cold weather. I really had fun
designing, redesigning, and building it. I still have to do a short gate to keep the dog out and add
another long string of pipe along the garage side about a foot higher than the current height so
rain can roll off the plastic. The garage side has legs down into the ground for stability.” - Lynn

Kratky Bucket Support & Trellis

“The finished product was made using 4 10' x 3/4" EMT pipes. I used 8 T connectors, 4 90s, and
4 Short Foot PAD Canopy Fitting/Batting CAGE Ground Plate Fitting (not cheap, found these on
Amazon). I modeled everything first using Maker Pipe Minis, an exercise that was extremely
useful and very enlightening. The trellis "netting" is a 4' x 5' piece of field fencing that started
out life with 2" x 4" grids that I modified to be 4" x 4" grids and attached with plastic cable ties.”
- Paul

Arching Garden Bed Trellises

Zach's built these awesome trellises for his raised garden beds. I love the large radius bends and
cattle panels that make up the roof. If you don’t know already, we made a tutorial for large
radius bends a few weeks back. You can watch it here.

Garden Bed Trellis

“My newly built lower and lean tomato trellis. Love it.” - Zhen

Mango Drying Rack

“All mangos got very very wet. If you happen to have a great storm, then a "simple build" will not
keep the water out. I went for a stroll and after two hours, all the mangos (already 95% dry)
where soaking wet again. In the night I build with MakerPipe an emergency drying shelves, and
today, I thought on a mobile roof with casters made using the parts of my second workshop
shelve, but... at the end, the simpler the build, the better. Now the mangos are drying back again,
and... I will never again underestimate the power of the rain, and the mess of a simple roof. Here
some photos of my mess and fenix mango return. (They have now for the night and storms, a
double roof: plastic and camping roof). I learned from my mistakes.” - Javier

Octagon Garden Enclosure

“Built an octagonal cage for my wife's blueberry bushes. May add a real door down the road, but
she likes it.” - Ken

Trellis/Sunshade
“Another trellis post. The neat thing about the maker "grown up tinker toys" is reconfiguration is
so darned easy. I had a trellis that was functional but my husband wanted more deck room to do
deck things (imagine that) so I rearranged my deck garden. The deck picture is of the new trellis
and the lower and lean system (which I am connecting to the plants tomorrow after I get my
peppers planted in the main garden. If the new set-up works, next year we will refine the trellis
for the bed against the wall and cut the supports so that I could slope a polycarbonate roof over
the tomatoes. It is a grow bad sub irrigation set up.” - Nancy

Patio Arbor
“We searched for quite a while for an arbor that would fit the space we have on our porch and
cast shade where it was needed. (The concrete slab is a super-efficient heat sink located where
we really don't need more heat.) A custom arbor seemed the perfect solution when a
commercial one could not be found. Wood was the first choice for material but cost was high
and we'd need to invest in pricy tools. Then we discovered Maker Pipe and began to plan. Cost
was reasonable; materials and tools were reasonably priced when compared to the investment a
wood arbor would require.” - Karen (Review of End Plug Caps)

Pawpaw Trellis
James recently shared a build video in the Facebook group that showcases this awesome trellis
from start to finish. Check it out here.

Freestanding Trellis
This freestanding trellis build comes from Nature’s Always Right on YouTube. His video
showcases the connectors and explains the process for building a long lasting sturdy garden
trellis. Click here to watch the video.

Plant Sunshade
“I had been trying to beat the heat in Dallas for plants and found no relief. Maker Pipe made it
possible to create a low cost and very customized solution to keep my new seedlings from being
scorched by the Texas sun. Thank you Maker Pipe!” - Bobby

Steel Garden Bed Sunshade

“In an effort to make sure that I can actually grow a giant cabbage that rivals my brother from
another mother Kevin over at @giantveg, @jaquesinthegarden rigged up this clever 50% shade
cloth set up.” - Kevin from Epic Gardening

Garden Bed Trellises/Sunshades

“This is my second year with my raised bed veggie garden. After the summer season was over, I
concluded the garden needed both shade and good trellising. I wanted a structure that would
allow multiple types of veggie support to be used. This is my solution. The arbor project is about
3/4 finished. Just have one bed left to set up, then cover with shade cloth. The last of the pea
plants are on netting secured to the top of the arbor. Later, I'll be hanging tomatoes from their
arbor. 1/2" and 3/4" conduit. 1" 2:1 shrink tubing fit well over both sizes of conduit. The
connectors are bare on the wrapped 3/4" conduit. I used the bands and adaptor sleeves for the
1/2" conduit. Photos are of proof of concept support for a tomato I grew last year and of the
project now.” - Melissa

Steel Garden Bed Trellis

“Got the tomato trellis finished. Glad to have found this company!” - Gregory

Raspberry Trellis
Nickolas sent in some photos of his raspberry trellises. Really unique design that looks awesome
and gets the job done!

Roll Up Garden Cover

Brian had some scrap pieces of conduit and left over connectors so he put together a garden
cover roller! See more build photos here.

Rolling Botanicare Benches

“3x6 botanicare table on emt connected by makerpipe!” - Father Fire

Steel Garden Bed Trellis

Anthony’s simple trellis is made up of four verticals that hold up cross bars and netting for
tomatoes to climb on. The pipes are buried in the soil which provides a solution that is plenty
strong.

Combo Trellis/Greenhouse
“I built what I hope will be a very versatile trellis system for my raised bed - I can use it in the
winter to support frost cloth and I can use it in the summer to support my tomatoes. The trellis
is about 7.5 ft tall (the highest I can reach w/o a ladder) and has two "shelf supports" - one at the
top of the frame and one about 30" from the top of the raised bed. I purchased a piece of 8' x
50" cattle panel and cut it into two pieces (8' x 20" and 8' x 24"). I slightly bent the 24" piece to
form an arched top that fits perfectly between the trellis frame. The arch supports frost cloth
w/o sagging and allows water to run off. I can't prove it (I have no engineering experience), but
the arch also seems to make the panel a little sturdier.” - Heather

Steel Bed Frost Protection

“This past summer we bought a raised bed to grow vegetables. The manufacturer (Vego
gardens) offer a structure to mount on top to protect the plants from frost, insects, etc. however
our model does not have that option. Besides, I was looking to build some permanent structure
to handle the weather and the strong winds we sometimes have in northern Cal. This is where I
discover maker pipe... Your products made my process very easy and the result is rock solid." -
Jose

Trellis Reinforcement
“This is exactly what I was looking for: 45 degree structural pipe connector. From the photo you
will also see the T connector as well. Thank you.” - Ben (Review of 45 Degree Connector)

Tomato/Cuke Trellis
“Got my tomato and cucumber trellis up yesterday. Painted with oil rubbed bronze spray paint.
Included the lower bars for spring protection upper bars for cordon attachment space between
for cucumbers is attached to two cross bars and the uprights with velcro thanks to maker pipe
and all the folks here for inspiration!” - Lee

Garden Trellis
“Hi folks, All done! I have 250+ pounds of tomatoes beginning to grow (12 plants). I did the same
thing last year out of 3/4" PVC and the thing turned into a pretzel...lol. This year, I'm hopeful.
3/4" roof (because I cantilever corners) to fasten cables to each plant. 1/2" base and 1/2"
verticals. Heat shrink in white for aesthetics look good with black brackets. Wife informed me
she does not want to see the base frame, or pipes outside of the garden boxes... so the only
solution was to put the base under the planter boxes, with a vertical sticking out between them.
2 verticals each side x 4 sides. I think we're ok with strength as I'm 260 pounds and was able to
hang from the cantilevered corner, no problem. Thanks!” - Tom

Greenhouse
“Basic kit worked great. The cutter is excellent. Here are a couple of photos of our urban Boston
area winter garden project. We’ll be buttoning bed up with cover and clips. I may cut the posts a
bit but haven’t decided yet. Thank you again for a wonderful product, easy to use!” - Michele
(Review of Mixed Bundle)

Hacks

3D Printed Pipe Feet

“I really love the rubber pipe feet sold in the Maker Pipe shop. They are fantastic. However, for
my bird feeder setup which is out in the elements all year, they only lasted a couple years. The
snug fit, combined with hot, cold, rain (lots of rain where I live) and sunlight and ozone take a
toll. As you can see in the attached photo, rubber that is stretched over conduit eventually starts
to crack under these conditions. At least mine did (to be fair, I purchased my feet on Amazon
before Maker Pipe had them). My solution was to 3D print replacements with flex TPU filament.
My design uses as little filament as possible resulting a smaller pipe foot. It still provides 5mm of
solid “rubber” under the end to give some cushion, but this is definitely a smaller solution than
regular rubber feet.” - Randy

3D Printed Pipe Hinge

“Designed a hinge for 1/2" EMT. 3/16" - 24 X 2" eye bolt, 3 nuts. 3D printed compression fitting
and insert part. 3D printed drilling jig and slots cut into the end for clearance for the eye bolt.
Fairly sturdy.” - Paul

Yarn Spool Arch Bender

“I liked the recent YouTube about bending conduit. Thought you might like to see a bend project
I did a couple of years ago (before I discovered MakerPipe). This is an interior roof for a
professional music studio. The arch is ~8’ wide, 4’ tall enclosed in a sound insulated “box” that is
part of the roof structure. The real trick was bending the 3/4” conduit. I built a jig using wood
spools. Worked great!” - Tom (Review of T Connector)

Hingeable Camper Bed

“This clever hinge solution from Jason utilizes Adjustable Angle Connectors to slide and collapse
a bed frame. Check out Jason’s Instagram post to see it in action.

Interchangeable Garden Structures

“I got a new raised bed so I installed 3/4 inch conduit for future use. I usually use 1/2 inch
conduit for gardening and it’s perfectly fit in 3/4 inch conduit. I can easily build/take down
trellis, frost cover tunnel or whatever.” - Kana

Self Tapping Screws For Easy Assembly

“I built a carnival game in the garage but needed to take it apart to travel. First project with the
new pro 1in connectors. I took advantage of the pre drilled holes to hold the parts in place so I
didn’t have to take everything off and should make it easier to put back together. I’ll let you
know.” - Scott

IMC Conduit Joint

Doug posted a comment on our conduit joint roundup with this idea. You can use a short
stub of ½” IMC Conduit to join two pieces of ¾” EMT Conduit. The fit is very tight so you
have to fight pretty hard to get it together but once in place it’s extremely secure and rigid!

JB Welded Stud
“I got a bolt to stick out the bottom of a 1/2 pipe using an expansion bolt and some epoxy putty.
I think it is cool and wanted to share.” - Marc

Tie Down Point

“I bought the maker pipe kayak cart to replace my pvc cart which couldn’t carry the weight of
my loaded fishing kayak. I was able to reuse my axle and 10" Harbor Freight wheels as well as
some 3/4" conduit from a past project, so besides the maker kit, I spent $12.50 for 10' of
conduit. The design modification to the maker kit plans was carried over from my pvc cart. It
included extended width axle to clear the tires with a bent metal plate to accept a carabiner.
This allows a very quick connection of a tie-down strap to either side of the axle. Also, closed
cell pipe insulation was used for bunk covers. Overall this kit is great and produces a very sturdy
cart capable of handling the weight of a loaded fishing kayak. Total build time was about an hour
with my previous experience and axle parts.” - Michael

Gate Hinge
“I was looking for a way to use brass hinges on my garden gates. I solved the problem of
attaching a flat hinge to the round ½ inch conduit by attaching a piece of ¾ inch aluminum angle.
The angle is bolted to the conduit with stainless #8 bolts that I already had on hand. The hinge is
bolted to the other side of the angle. The biggest hassle is making sure the two pieces of angle
for the hinges are aligned. I clamped the pipe and angle in a vise for drilling.” - Richard

Pipe Clamp Shim

“I needed an adapter for a 3/4" and a 1/2" EMT connection using the standard "T." I searched
around the garage and found a 5/8" insulated (inexpensive) pipe clamp. It fit snug around the
1/2" EMT conduit but the holes would not line up with the T holes using the standard bolt. I
swapped out the bolt with a 1/4 x 20 screw and nut. I loose fit the clamp over the 1/2" EMT and
sandwiched the T over it. I was able to line up the 1/4" screw through all the holes and tighten
everything with the nut. The clamp metal is soft and filled the gap. Tight non-slip adapter. Here
are some pics.” - Aksel

Stacked Connectors
“I had some fun integrating 3/4” connectors and 1“ in the same build. As it turns out, the 1” pro-
T will fit over the 3/4” connectors in several places allowing for some tight configurations.” -
Jason

String Light Mount

“I've found EMT to be a good option for holding up string lights. The Maker Pipe Threaded Pipe
Inserts gave me a better option for making the hook to wrap the wire around. I used 1" EMT and
the 1/4-20 Insert With Lip. On top of the insert I added a rubber and metal washer, a brad hole
tee nut, and a bolt with a wide head. I like to make my poles removable, so a piece of 1 1/4"
EMT sunk in concrete makes a good sleeve. ” - John

Hammer In Threaded Flange

“I came across these great EMT adapter hacks today in the Lowes plumbing section. I will be
using the base adapter in my upcoming project instead of my original design.
1 - 3/4" slide in coupler to join 2 pieces of same size conduit.
2 - 3/4" Insert and threaded base adapter. It slides inside the EMT conduit and the threaded end
fits a 3/4" base flange.” - Aksel

Threaded Insert Vise

“Might be old news but a good way to install the 1/4-20 inserts into EMT is to use a pipe clamp.
It's worth having one or two of these in every shop/garage as they are very useful and not that
expensive. Think of it as mobile vise for longer pieces of pipe and a million other uses.” - Dwain

Holiday Builds

Halloween Armature
“I just completed my first build with Maker Pipe, using it to create an armature for a large
Halloween decoration. Most of the difficulties were my own fault, the only
recommendation/question I have is that I’d love if the nut end had a hex fitting for extra
tightening. I didn't realize that at first and had to redo all of the connections to face the opposite
direction (the hex side was covered by the sculpture). Also I would have liked to make some of
the connections a little tighter. Without the hex on the nut, I couldn’t grip the nut well enough
to keep it from turning. There may be an obvious reason for this I missed, but that's really the
only issue I had. Also I bought the hand cutter and it worked great. Love the ability to create a
structure without major tools! In all I'm really happy with maker pipe and definitely plan to use it
again! - Michael (Review of T Connector)

Light Up Star
“My first Maker Pipe project: a frame for mounting a holiday star to the roof of my house. Clips
onto the parapet wall facing diagonally as shown. Verticals with pipe insulation in front and
behind wall keep it stable in the high winds we get here occasionally. Offset bends in the front
verticals were the hardest part to do. Uses only 6 tee fittings. I was able to fabricate, assemble
and install in an afternoon. Unlike other solutions, Maker Pipe allows full on-site adjustments,
and is light enough that I could carry the whole thing up a ladder myself. In my exuberance, I
neglected to take pix during the build, but it’s pretty simple; much simpler than the dimensional
lumber design I came up with originally” - Douglas

Christmas Dinosaur
“I made a super sweet 12x24 light-up Christmas brontosaurus. Cause duh. People asked where
they could buy a dinosaur kit for themselves. There is apparently a hidden untapped market for
large light up metal creatures.” - Ryan

Christmas Light Show Structure

“These conduit connectors are incredible for creating all kinds of things, and shipping is
both fast and a very reasonable price. I personally use them to create mounts for
Christmas lighting props all around my house and yard, and this year one HUGE prop for
my show. They are being used to create a fake second story to my house that is covered
in lights. I can’t wait to light it up and send in more pics and video!” - Keith (Review of T
Connector)

Halloween Light Display

This display was built by a community member who puts up decor every year. They usually
use PVC to hold the decorations, but this year they found Maker Pipe and added a more
rigid frame to hold up the decorations and lights on their roof!

Giant Star Light Show

This homeowner used Maker Pipe and conduit to add a huge light up star in their front yard.
They used long spans of conduit and 45 Degree Connectors to get the perfect star shape and
then added garland and lights to the frame to finish it off!

Christmas Light Window Frame

In years past this particular light display was considered too heavy by the builder. This year
however with the help of Maker Pipe and conduit he was able to build a solid structure that
was still light (no pun intended) enough to be attached to the house.

Valentines Day Hidden Heart

Here is another awesome Seattle Design Nerds project. For Valentines Day they made this
hidden heart display using Maker Pipe, conduit and foam noodles!

Mobile Menorah
The Menorah is a symbol of Jewish faith used in hanukkah celebrations. This particular one
was attached to the back of a truck and decorated. The builder does this every year to
celebrate the holiday!

Sukkah
A Sukkah is a temporary structure that is used for eating and sometimes sleeping during the
Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The builder of this particular hut wanted to reuse it every year so he
researched and found Maker Pipe as a solution. SInce the Connectors can easily be removed
and reused he can easily take it down and rebuild it next year!

Pumpkin Man
The builder of this spooky halloween decoration wanted an extra level of scary for trick or
treaters. He used conduit and a handful of Connectors to make this 10 foot tall pumpkin man.
He added a jack o’ lantern and lights to make it stand out even more!

Decor Frame
This holiday display consists of a wide conduit frame that uses T Connectors wherever the
builder wants to add the decor. If they want to change a position they can easily loosen and
slide the connectors along the frame.

Holiday Light Show

The Tell family makes a huge light display every year that bounces and changes to music. They
used Maker Pipe in this years version to reduce the amount of holes they needed to put into the
side of their house. Check out his community post to see more details and see the build in
action!

Light Up Christmas Tree

This Christmas tree is sure to add some holiday spirit to your house! The builder made three
full circles that get smaller as they go up. He attached each circle using T Connectors. He
finished off the build with led strip lights!

Indoor Menorah
This menorah was setup inside the builders home, and used a different design than the
mobile Menorah. Instead of adding 45 Degree Connectors for slanted candle stands they
used T and 90 Degree Connectors to make vertical candle stands.

Holiday Archway
Here is another yearly built decoration that usually involves a PVC frame. This year the
builder used Maker Pipe and conduit for the archway and she was really happy with the
sturdiness this year compared to archways in years past!

Shul
“Decorating our shul for the shavuot holiday. It was a wow. How nice and clean the
canopy with flowers can be made.” - Bar

Christmas Light Show Structure

“Extremely fast shipping. And quality of product was great. Pieces fit exactly like
advertised and are heavy duty. Would recommend to anyone. Very pleased. We used the
T connectors with 3/4” emt to build a frame for our rooftop matrix for our
Halloween/Christmas light show.” - Will (Review of T Connector)

Mega Tree Ring

“These product makes any DIY project easy. It came together so quick with maker pipe
connectors” - Dennis (Review of T Connector)

Santa’s Sleigh
“My husband recently discovered Maker Pipe and now he is using it for everything he
creates. We are putting on a parade tomorrow and he used his Maker Pipe extendable
light while using Maker Pipe to support the reindeer for the sleigh. Matt Lawrence of Gig
Harbor, WA making a town full of kids happy during this holiday” - Kimber

Light Show Stands

“Relatively small holiday lighting project here... four frames to hold some outdoor holiday
lighting props. The adjustable flange connectors and adjustable angle hinge connectors
made it easy to get these perfectly aligned over 16 feet of uneven ground. Not a cheap
build but I'll hopefully use these for many years to come. They seem solid as a rock and
perfectly capable of withstanding the high winds we sometimes get in Michigan.” - Kevin

Sukkah
“This year I built a sukkah (a temporary outdoor structure) used as part of the Jewish festival
of Sukkot. Maker Pipe and EMT conduit were the perfect materials. It is 10 x 16. Only two
pipe lengths were needed, horizontals all remained at 10 ft, and all verticals and lengthwise
pieces were at 8 feet, so next year it can be easily reassembled without caring where specific
pieces go. There were 4 corner braces using the 2 foot offcuts. So it took 20 sections of pipe,
6-90 degree, 3-180 degree, 2-4 way, 2-T, and 8-45 degree connectors.” - Stuart

Mini Models

Mini Gaming Desk

“Critique or ideas for my desk. Right now I have my tower being stored on the left bay, then a
30x60 table top, with two shelves below for gaming systems. I think I want to build an
upright/wooden backsplash on top of the work surface with maybe a surge power strip
mounted for charging. Dual Monitor mount, but need them to be on arms that swivel and
turn. Still need to figure out a way to make a bay on the right that I can design or source parts
for a few drawers and then the top right work surface (not yet designed or pictured) will be
the home for my Ender 3." - Mark

Mini Disc Golf Cart

“Hey all. Designing a disc golf cart and trying to think of the best way to make a sturdy flip up
lid I can use as a seat (I'd attach a seat of some sort to the lid). This is what I have so far, I just
wonder if there is an easier (more lightweight) way to do it. I need it to be sturdy as I'm a big
guy so I like that this design locks the corners in. Would also be great if there was an option
to lock it closed so I could pick it up from the top like luggage. Design notes: All of the
vertical lengths are 1 piece, for strength. There will be wheels on the back end, so the extra
nubs at the front will be the legs that level the cart. The handle that sticks up will be a
telescoping handle in the final version.” - Danny

Mini Gaming Desk

“Seen today video and realized I never posted my revision of the idea for the desk. Also the
main purpose of the desk is for gaming, web surfing and I'm also teaching myself how to
video edit. The weird looking frame on the back is how I plan to mount my 3 monitors. I'll be
combining idea's from previous MP video's but also adding my own touch to make myself
feel a little better. And I'll be adding a telescoping boom arm on the left side.” - Lucas

Bird Bath Prototype

Our Mini Connectors are a great resource for builders because they allow you to plan out
builds and see exactly what connectors you need for the project. This mini model is bird
sanctuary complete with bird baths, bird feeders, and a covered roof.

Overhead Camera Rig

This mini model is for a makerspace who needed an overhead camera rig that allows them to get
overhead shots of their instructional videos.

House
The Minis are great for prototyping, but also fun for kids! This house was built by a few kids
who wanted a different type of house for their lego people.

Raised Garden Bed & Trellis

This model was from a maker who is prototyping different ways to build an all inclusive
raised garden bed. He built it to scale at 1 inch per foot and included a trellis and pitched roof
in the design.

Step Railing
This model was shared in our community. The builder was prototyping different ways to do a
slanted rail design for steps in front of his house.

Corner Desk
This corner desk was built by a maker who has a custom space with a weird shaped corner.
He used the Minis to model a prototype and see exactly how to maximize the space with the
desk and shelving!

Mini Trellis
“Built my model of a garden trellis. I chose to use all straight pieces to avoid inconsistent pipe
bends.” - Bradley

Mini Water Jug Stand

“This is my first Maker Pipe project! We have these 5 gallon water dispensers all over the
house because we distill our water. But we've never had a great way to tilt them to get the
last water out. I started designing this 2 days ago and ran into trouble when I realized I
needed an uncommon elbow degree attachment... And that's how I found Maker Pipe! What
a great product! I'll let you know how it goes, this is just the first draft and I bought a couple
of the mini maker sized sets so I could build it small at first. If you see any initial problems in
my design, feel free to let me know in the comments. Pretty fun stuff!” - Shan

Outdoors & Recreation

Slide Out Van Bed

Nothing gets me more excited about the community than when people build (pun intended)
off of each others projects and ideas. This slider bed from Bill is a great example. He took
some inspiration from Timothy’s fantastic RV bed and made one similar for his own van
build out. He secured 1” PVC Pipe to his existing wooden bed frame and then built a slide
out section with ¾” EMT Conduit and Maker Pipe T Connectors. This style of bed allows
campers to sleep comfortably and then stow away the bed when extra floor space is
needed.

Roof Rack & Instant Shower

Jason built an awesome roof rack with an instant shower that conveniently slides into it. See
the roof rack photos here and check out the video and see it in action.

Flat Top Grill

“Thanks for asking about my little project. Here is a pic of me baking biscuits on a
Blackstone flat top. The flat top is a flat top that was replaced by the manufacturer
because it had warped. The manufacturer told me to do with it however I wanted. So, I
made a platform out of 1in pipe using your "T-clamps". We went camping this weekend
and used the pipe project along with Blackstone flat top over my portable fire pit.” - Joe

Camper Stove Stand

“Made a stand to hold my stove/oven in my cargo trailer camper. Made to be able to go in
and out easily.” - Billy

Adjustable Solar System

Using some clever hacks, the builder of this solar system made an emergency power backup
for his home. He lives in an area where inclement weather affects the power several times a
year so he built this system to use in case of emergencies. Check out the full interview we
did with the builder here.

Rolling Kayak Cart

This cart is perfect for kayaks or you can modify it to fit your needs. With the added caster kit
you can roll it right up to your vehicle or tuck it away for storage. The original builder added
some 45 degree bracing since the original project was done. You can see those pictures and
notes here.

Bike Cart
We built this cart for the kickstarter using all T’s. We 3D printed pipe adapters to mount the
mountain biking wheels. We used a urethane rubber for the joint to the bike,

Surfboard Rack
Here we have another great use of the caster kit. This build was designed to hold multiple
surfboards and has the ability to roll around for extra storage and mobility. The use of pool
noodles is great and protects the boards from the pipes. Check out more of the build photos
here.

Quilting Table/Cart
Another great hobbyist build that pairs well with Maker Pipe and conduit. Again we have the
added casters to make the table mobile. It also incorporates a shelf that overhangs a little for
the added quilt length.

Gravity Cart
This cart was built with steering and brakes and was designed for a gravity cart race. It was
done several years ago by a father and son team. The axle runs through the conduit.

3D Printer Mobile Workstation

This rolling 3D printer work station has a wide table to hold the laptop and printer, and a
lower shelf to hold the filament and other supplies.

Wagon Railing Restoration

Red Wagon Flyers come with wooden railings, but after a number of years exposed to the
elements this wagon needed a makeover. The builder added a fresh coat of paint to the main
frame and then replaced the railing with a Maker Pipe and conduit version.

Kayak Mover
If you have kayaks you know the struggle. They are heavy and awkward which makes them
rather annoying to move around. With this simple cart you can strap the kayak to the top and
roll it to the launch site. One tip is to add pool noodles or plumbers insulation to the conduit to
protect the bottom of the yak.

Rowing Shell Transport

A community member recently picked up this rowing shell and realized there wasn’t a good
way to get it down to the lake. She made this fantastic cart that incorporates bends, foam
protection, and a suspension hoist! Now she can get the shell down to the lake safely and
easily

E-bike Trailer Solar Mount

This e-bike rider needed a way to recharge his bike for overnight rides. He built this solar
panel mount that attaches to his trailer and can move to track the sun! Check out his video
here to learn more about his awesome build.

Kayak Cart
Here’s another great example of a kayak cart with a slightly different design than the other
one we’ve seen. This one sits lower to the ground and the yak supports run side to side rather
than front to back.

Rolling Dry Erase Board

This mobile dry erase cart was built by our friends at Synergy Mill. It is perfect for custom
sized dry erase boards and has a caster set to make them mobile.

Bike Trailer
Using only a few T Connectors this builder made a great functioning bike trailer! Perfect for
rides where you have a lot to carry like beach gear!

Rolling Dry Erase Board

You can get a rolling cart for Lifetime chairs but they are huge. This builder used Maker Pipe
and casters to build one for a small number of chairs.

Convertible Couch/Bed
“Made a slide couch/bed with maker pipe in my ambulance. Wasn’t sure how solid the
conduit and maker pipe pieces would be so I made plenty of rails… it’s definitely over built, I
can walk across the most unsupported parts and no flex.” - Lance

Rolling Rain Barrel Stand

“125 gallon rain catch barrel. This is hooked up to the gutters for emergency water
storage. I need to put cheese cloth on the end of the cap for the reservoir so I could filter
everything out.” - Father Fire

Pop Up Camp Shower

"It measures 4 feet by 6 feet and utilizes Maker Pipe t-connectors and adjustable angle
hinge connectors. The shower can be set up or taken down in under 10 minutes." - Murray

Outdoor Projector Screen

This easy to build projector screen is perfect for your family movie night! Check out the
build post here for more info!

Snow Sled Skis

The builder of this project used Maker Pipe and conduit notched into wood to add skis to
their snow sled. This allowed them to easier move their sled and the items inside it!

Outdoor Shower & Restroom

The builder of this structure needed an outdoor shower and restroom that could easily
be taken down to move around for events. They used T Connectors for the main frame
and pitched roof then used 45 Degree Connectors to brace where needed. To finish off
the build they added vinyl material to enclose the walls and roof.

Solo Skiff Grab Rail

This particular build is simple yet effective. There was a need for balance while fishing and the
solution only required 3 connectors and conduit. The build was finished off with black shrink
wrap to add a nice clean look.

Target Stand
The builder of this target stand used a few T Connectors to make legs on each side. Then he
added a horizontal cross pipe that the target can hang up. It’s a really simple, but effective
way to get ready for target practice.

Backyard Lighting
This builder was weighing options for a backyard lighting solution. One option was using chain
link poles and fencing connectors. Based on his backyard size that was gonna cost close to
$600! He instead used Maker Pipe and kept the cost under $200 while getting a look he was
really happy with.

Custom Recumbent Seats

If you look in the background you can see all kinds of various boats and rafts. The owner of
these floatation devices built various recumbent seats that can be configured for all the
different boats he needs them on.

Trolling Motor Steering

The builder of this steering mechanism used some awesome techniques by adding strings
from the foot controls to the eye hooks. He only needed 1 connector and it mounts
perfectly like it was made for it.

Sled Pull Behind System

The builder and his wife use this sled to pull items they need behind them when walking
through snow. They added this mechanism that allows for more movement horizontally
from the T Connectors and u-bolts.

Pontoon Duck Blind

Most hunters have different boats and need custom solutions. This hunter used Maker Pipe
to adapt to his boat size. He used vegetation to hide the frame and camouflage the boat.

Cement Chute
Cement chutes can get up there in price, and specialized tools for one time uses don’t make
financial sense most of the time. What do you do when you don’t want to pay an arm and a
leg for something you’ll use once? Build it yourself with Maker Pipe and reuse the
connectors on another project when you’re done with it!

Soccer Goal
This soccer goal was built by us and we did a video with step by step instructions. It is really
easy to build and has bracing to make it last. Build it bigger or smaller and add some fun for
the whole family

Projector Screen
This projector screen was designed to fit a smaller space. The builder added lattice to give
the screen a nice aesthetic that matches the color of the wooden beams on the porch. The
stand for this frame was built with T’s and 45’s. It is sturdy and looks great!

RV Wind Skirting
The inspector came by the RV site and recommended the owners add some skirting for to
their temporary home to prevent frost and freezing. They used Maker Pipe and conduit for
the frame of the skirting and then used metal roofing panels to close up the space.

Kayak Seat Extension

You can’t have a relaxing day on the lake if you’re uncomfortable in your seat. Just grab
some Maker Pipe parts and extend that seat just right!

Raft Frame & Seats

This raft needed some seating so the builder made this beautiful frame that fits perfectly
inside the raft acting like an exoskeleton. He bent the conduit and used a series of T
Connectors to connect them all together then he finished off the build by adding wooden
seats across the frame.

Leaf Collection System

The maker of this project was walking down the road when he saw someone throwing away this
leaf collection system. It was being trashed because it was missing the frame. Well one man’s
junk is another man’s treasure. He took it home and built his own frame with Maker Pipe and
conduit!

Fire Pit & Wind Barrier Frame

This build has many small details that make it a very cool Maker Pipe project. With custom
made lattice and framing and anchor points in the rocks it is beautiful yet sturdy. Check out the
builders post that contains more info and pictures.

Hinged Gate
This gate was used to separate tennis courts. It’s a very simple design with a cool added
feature. On the left side of the barrier they added T Connectors, but didn’t tighten them all the
way so they can swing the gate open and closed!

Duck Blind
Another great example of a hunting blind for a boat. Using a bent conduit and a few T
Connectors, this builder made a simple yet effective blind that secures to the side rails of the
boat. Another cool feature of this build is the camouflage is designed to roll up and secure to
the top of the rails when not in use.

Adjustable Projector Screen

We have seen some really great examples of projector screens. This one is no different. This
builder made this 16’ by 9’ projector screen frame to be height adjustable and also used quick
disconnect techniques to be able to take it down quickly and store it flat. Forget backyard movie
night this is like drive in theatre for the whole neighborhood!

Grape Vines Arbor

This build shows the customizable options that Maker Pipe offers. Add it to a pre-existing
structure to add support or add on a whole new section.

Bug Netting
Don’t let those pesky mosquitoes ruin your camping trip. Build this super simple net frame
instead! Customize the frame to your desired frame and relax in the great outdoors!

Boat Railing
Here we have a railing and framing structure for a boat. This builder is making a long journey
from Lake Michigan to the Gulf of Mexico. Since safety is important on this trip he added
custom railing and panels along the side of the boat . Happy sailing!

Turkey Hoist
"This clamp is EXACTLY what I was looking for. It arrived in pristine condition and works
exactly as it is supposed to. There is NO doubt in my mind about whether I will buy this
product again, as well as others. Keep up the good work, and branch out a bit into some
specialty fittings for tripods, etc.” - Burtin (Review of Cross Over Conduit Clamp)

Jet Powered Sled

Earlier this year, Louis Weisz set out to build a sled that could travel across 38 miles of
frozen lake. He used none other than conduit and Maker Pipe to build a sturdy engine
mount. Check out his YouTube video here.

Outdoor Shower
“Outside shower during bathroom renovation w/hot & cold water. Works great! Used
many tyraps & hose nozzle in shower mode. So happy to find you guys when trying to
figure out how to rig something out.” - Michael

Weed Eater Rack

Done made a rack that supports his weed eater while mowing the lawn. Smart idea to
keep from wrestling with it or having to walk around a bunch to retrieve it.

Truck Bed Camper Bed & Shelf

“Hello Everyone. Made a bed frame and folding shelf for my truck camper build. First time
builder. Using mostly T connectors and four 4 Way connectors. Been using wood setup.
Then went to new level with Maker pipe. Thanks.” - Ronald

Collapsible Water Station

“Been struggling with a good way to mount our 7 gallon water jugs when camping. The
stand had to be impervious to rain, able to adjust to uneven ground, sturdy, and relatively
easy to transport. I was thinking about treated wood or Unistrut then I came across Maker
Pipe and had an "Ah-Hah!" moment. I added a clamp-on water bottle holder for the soap
container to complete the design.” - Bill

Adaptive Sled
“I wanted to make an adaptive sled for our disabled child. She needs a bit more support and
lots of adaptive equipment is one size fits all and costs hundreds of dollars. I found a kids
“snowmobile sled” on Amazon and added supports using Maker Pipe. The sled was around
$100. The tubing had different diameters so I used PEX pipe for the shims. I trimmed the PEX
shims down so it only touched one side of the Maker Pipe clamps on the larger tube and used
the full size shim on the smaller tube. I used 6 of the original T-Connectors, 2 rubber pipe feet
and roughly 8' of 3/4" EMT conduit. The 2 risers were cut to 12" and the curved support
started at 36" and 2 90 degree bends were done in the middle. If you don't have a tubing
bender you could purchase 3 90 degree fittings.” - Patrick

Adjustable Solar Panel Stand

Jim recently shared a great solar panel stand that utilizes the adjustable angle flanges and
connectors. The panels can swivel easily which allows for manual sun tracking.

ATV Basket Rack

“Kodiac seat bar (keeps loads from shifting forward toward rider) . front rack seems odd but
made to fit a tub used when gardening. the front rack accepts 3/4 fittings easily. the rear is in
between 3/4 & 1" fittings so I used clamps to squeeze the 3/4 to the rear rack bars.” - Tony

ATV Basket Rack

“comin' along just fine....Fujimo9 will be on Lake Michigan , Spring 2021.....on a Journey , Via
American rivers, back to the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Shores ,Alabama” - Martin

Batting Cage
“I can say that my kid absolutely loves it. He hits in here daily, and has probably taken
upwards of 1,500 pitches since completion!" - John

Bike Trailer
Tim shared some photos of his beach bike cart build! Looks like an awesome solution with a
lot of great hacks incorporated. Check out the community post with more details and photos
here.

Boat Ladder Bump Stops

"I needed something to keep my boat ladder from swinging in too close to the boat when
boarding. Decided to at least try these tees. My ladder diameter was about 1 1/8" so had to
stretch/modify just a bit, but they seem to do the job." - Mark

Chainsaw Mill
“Just finished the video on a chainsaw mill build that I did. I used maker pipe for the saw
carriage as well as the log holders. The application for the log holders was new to me, and it
took me awhile to figure out something that worked. I needed a tee connector to slide well
when loosened but then also remain tight when the bolt was tightened. What worked was
removing one of the friction bands.” - Billy

Disc Golf Cart

“Saw a couple disc golf carts on here, got inspired and wanted to make my own. Still want to
add a few things but it is functional now!” - Tim

Equipment Rack
"I built a frame that has extensions on top and folding hooks on the back. Now, I can put a
water jug, bucket, and gear underneath. I can put chairs, a net, and/or an EZ Up on top. I can
hang a chair on the hooks on the back. My wife added an organizer on the side. I put 2 small
supports on the side to hold the organizer in place. The connectors are on the short cross
members loose enough so that I can slide them together or apart easily. When broken down,
the whole thing is less than 4” deep. I have the spring clamps so that I can mount the whole
thing on the wall out of the way when not in use. The hooks on the back are loose enough so
that they can be moved into place or out of the way without tools." - Jason

Farmers Market Cart

"Here's a farmers market cart adapted from the kayak hauler kit.” - Bob

Generator Stand
"I wanted to share my 3300 generator stand with you. This has a real purpose I was at an
event and both of my generators got flooded from a flash rain storm. These also intake air
around the bottom of the orange housing now they don't suck in a bunch of sand and dust
very easy build super strong. Thank you for the great fittings it took less than 2 sticks of 3/4
EMT.” - Roy

Outdoor Shower
“My outdoor shower project was on a wishlist for a long time and once I found out about
Maker Pipe, I knew how to build it. I've seen the shower builds on this site, so thanks for that
inspiration. I have a small lake cabin with lots of neighbors close by, so I wanted something
that would be aesthetically pleasing. We also have a closed septic system where I have to
pay to have all waste water pumped out, so the outdoor shower would also save on sewer
pumping. Finally, I wanted it to be big enough to allow for a changing area so guests have a
place to change and then shower when they come back in, so water and debris don't get
tracked through the house…” - Kevin

Stored Lumber Protection

“Maker Pipe worked perfectly for my project. Thanks for a great product.” - Barry (Review of
T Connector)

RV Wind Skirting
“This is a solution I came up with to frost-proof the underside of our travel trailer. We'll be
living in it for the next year or so while we build our house in southwest Virginia (it gets cold
here). Maker Pipe was used as the framing structure around the bottom breezeway of the
RV. It provided something strong to attach metal roofing panels to. I simply drove the EMT
right into the ground and attached some horizontal runs with Maker Pipe to make my way
around the entire perimeter. Self-tapping screws worked perfect to attach the panels to the
bars. Lastly, I added some Styrofoam pipe wrap along the top edge to cover up the rough
edges of the metal roofing panels and to protect the sides of the RV from scratches… The
metal panels are nice and tight and aren't going anywhere. We've had some strong winds, too
and the strength of the Maker Pipe hasn't budged. - Jon

Cement Chute
“Normally I use Maker Pipe for shelves, chairs and wizard boxes. This time I made supports for
a cement chute. The angle connectors really strengthen the entire design.” - Julius (Review of
T Connector)

UTV Basket
Jason recently shared this front rack that he built for his side by side. It looks like he used
some fabricated mounting arms to combine the new rack to the bumper. It looks like it’s
straight out of the factory!

Outdoor Tool Shed

In this video from Aaron Gould, we see part two of his DIY tool shed build with EMT Conduit
and Maker Pipe. It’s worth the watch if you are looking to do something similar within your
own space.

Meat Smoking Prep Station

“Hard to get decent pictures until I get it moved up to camp but my outdoor smoking area is
finally done. Thanks maker pipe, love this product.” - Jay

Paddleboard Cart
“Just finished a new cart to walk 2 paddle boards and 2 paddles a 1/2 mile to lake shore to
launch. Because the paddle boards are long (11' and 12') and will extend well beyond the cart
frame, I mounted the handle on the side so the user walks alongside the cart.” - Kristen

Firewood Rack
“I recently got a fireplace wood insert and given the amount of wood I was carting into my
house on a daily basis, I decided to build a rack. Here's my build of a 5x3x1 indoor wood stack
capable of storing about 1/10 of a cord of wood.” - Zeke

Poolside Cabana
“We built this cabana by the pool to add privacy and shade for the hot Texas summers.” -
Mike

Outdoor Fridge Stand/Table

“Patio double mini fridge table! Countertop from Lowe's. ” - Hector

Recumbent Bike Armrests

“Your products allow for low cost in high cost hobbies like simple armrest brackets for a
recumbent trike. Keep a stock to keep creating” - M.L. (Review of T Connector)

E-Bike Charge Station

MKE Gadgets creates all kinds of clever and amazing things with ordinary materials. His latest
Maker Pipe project is an e-bike charge station. Watch the build video here.

Rolling Solar Panel Stand

“Your products are just what I was looking for. For sometime, I was looking for a frame I could
make to move my three solar panels together. The panels are heavy, Durable enough to be
left outside but I wanted portability so I could bring them in when not in use. They weigh
approximately 17 pounds each and rather than take them out one by one, connecting the
cables and adjust the angles individually, this is what I came up with and I think it’ll work just
fine. Being able to add an axle for easier portability was the icing on the cake. With the bike
seat clamps and the capability to adjust the angle height allows for easy setup.” - John (Review
of T Connector)

Sandbox Cover
“Built this adjustable sandbox shade/cover using 3/4" EMT conduit and Maker Pipe parts.
The vertical posts are 6'6" and secured to the sandbox using the flange connector. (For added
strength, I used threaded inserts and washers secured with a 1/4-20 bolt on each flange, as
seen here: https://youtu.be/T3fltP7HRM8?t=322). The horizontal pieces up top are secured
to the vertical beams using the 90 degree connector piece. The shade is attached to the
vertical posts loosely using parachute cord; this allows the shade to be raised and lowered
along the vertical posts so that it can function as a cover when the sandbox isn't being used.
Along the horizontal posts, I have attached 8 6" bungees that clip into the grommets on the
side of the shade to hold it in the up position. To angle the shade, the desired bungees can be
detached and the shade pulled down to the appropriate angle.” - Kevin

Solar Scooter Rack

“Solar scooter brackets made of 1" emt and maker pipe 90 brackets.” - Justin

UTV Basket Rack

Dan recently shared this awesome side-by-side basket rack. There's a really cool mix of
custom brackets, conduit, and maker pipe! See more photos here.

Solar Panel Bike Trailer

“Here are some pics of the latest iteration of our solar bike trailer. The suspension made a big
difference in how smoothly it tows. As always, the Maker Pipe clamps allow for quick
changes. The pre-drilled holes for screws on the 1" Pro series are a great time saver. I can
stand on the bike's tow hitch and bounce up and down with my 200 pounds and things stay
rock solid.” - Open Source Bike

Solar Panel Bike Trailer Mount

“Super quick and easy. Thanks Maker Pipe.” - Element DIY

Swing Sunshade
Peter shared this cool build through email. It is a sunshade structure for large wooden swings
that their company manufactures. Check out their website here.

Solar Panel Stand

“Maker pipe solar panel rack survives New York lake effect storm!” - John

Outdoor Storage
“I started this project last fall weeks before I found out maker pipe existed. As soon as I found
your company I shifted my focus and started integrating your product. The goal was to build a
temporary storage shed avoiding additional property taxes levied and to make it a bit bigger
than a normal shed to meet my needs. It measures 22’ wide by 35.5’ long and about 16’ tall. The
opening is about 10.5’x10.5’ and I assembled the first 20’ or so in a cube truss so I can store my
pickup truck loaded with a camper inside along with several other vehicles. The remaining
trusses are at about 8’. The shed is freestanding but I’ve learned that it won’t support any more
than a 6” snow load without the additional lumber supports so I get 3 seasons open and winter
using the lumber supports when there’s a snow load on the roof. Since I’ve shrink wraped many
boats over the years I’ve come accustomed to using shrinkwrap and that’s the cover. I’m
planning for 5 years but will likely get 10 or more out of the wrap. 2021 cost of this is about
$3300 plus about two weeks to design and assemble. I think that’s a reasonable outlay.” - Matt

Solar Panel Trike Rack

“It is a work in progress, it is a bit too much weight for the trike, but it is working and
rideable.” - Ron

Solar Panel Hot Tub

“I made a solar powered hot tub. I used makerpipe to hold the solar panels and the 200' panel
of black hose. Watch the build video here.” - Christopher

Upcycled Firewood Rack

“Somewhere on FB or IG, someone posted a galvanized fire pit ring on its side as a wood
rack. So I bought a thin galvanized raised garden beds, found some used EMT conduit on FB
Marketplace (1/2”) and framed the inside of the raised garden bed. VOILA’.” - Mike

Winter Boat Cover

This frame is made to sit on top of a boat and suspend a tarp in the air to prevent rain/snow
buildup. It’s made with five 90 Degree Connectors, a 45 Degree Connector, and some rubber
pipe feet.

Trampoline Leg Extenders

“Our backyard has about a 25% slope, and we didn't love the idea of putting the trampoline
in the front yard, so I had to find a way to keep the trampoline level. Conduit turned out to
be the ideal construction material. I made a set of support legs, and honestly they're probably
sturdier than the trampoline's original legs. The trampoline legs are bolted to pressure-
treated lumber, and the lumber is attached to the conduit via flange fittings. 12" rebar U-
stakes anchor the conduit to the ground. Probably the hardest part was just making all of the
legs level; each one was at a slightly different height.” - R. Bryan

Hunting & Fishing

Pyramid Fishing Chair

“Pyramid Lake ladder fishing chair. Foldable, collapsible and easy take apart
makerpipe 28 T connectors, 2 90 degree connectors, 14 (1/4-20) threaded inserts, 6 end
caps. 6ft at seat , 50 inch leg spread, 28 inch ladder width, 24x23 standing platform
8 (10ft) 3/4 EMT” - @imakegadgets

DIY Rain Barrel Boat

How about this one? DIY pontoon boat made with rain barrels, EMT Conduit, and Maker
Pipe! Check out the first build video or V2 here.

Kayak Cart Stroller Conversion

“This is a converted stroller- to Kayak cart. Mostly on paved roads. 12 connectors, 2- thru
tees, some yellow Shrink wrap. The kayak supports are 3/4” emt in insulation pipe. Perfect fit.
Going to add a table under the posts, BBQ will go in the bottom part.” - Ian

Inflatable Raft Cart

“Trolley for Scadden Cast and Blast inflatable pontoon boat. The boat is very light but
awkward to move by yourself. I couldn't find a good solution on-line but found the
Makerpipe web page and gave it a try. I designed it 3 ways. I tried the 3/8 - 16 threaded
inserts first and it worked better than I thought. Those things really bite into the pipe and
hold firm. It would also work with a 1/2 threaded or plain rod through the pipe but this
worked really well so didn't try the others.” - Lee

Duck Boat Blind

“Duck boat blind build. 21 foot boat. Of course the boat is being painted and the
framework will be covered by canvas.” - Brian

Bass Tracker Boat Blind

“This last weekend I finally finished and the blind is hunt-worthy and has been taken for a
spin on the water. Now it remains to be seen if I can still hit some birds and if the dog will
retrieve. Here are more pics. I've got a few minor mods and upgrades in mind for next
summer, but it's time to get it wet.” - Charles

Boat Blind
“Built a whole blind on a boat for duck hunting. Pieces fit perfectly. If I decide I don't like
something, I can loosen the fittings and change whatever I want. I'd definitely recommend
these, and I plan on buying a whole lot more in the future!” - Chad (Review of T
Connector)

Boat Railing & Light Mount

Ben submitted some photos of his boat railing project. He incorporated some nice bends into
the rails and secured them with T Connectors and Flanges. I like how he used the off-the-
shelf pipe hangers to secure the lights. Really great project with some cool hacks involved.

Carolina Skiff Duck Blind

Dan from DIYeasycrafts recently made a removable duck blind with conduit and MP
connectors. Check out his YouTube tutorial here.

Pontoon Boat Railing

Gary is custom building a pontoon boat and needed railing for the deck. He notched the
conduit verticals and added a threaded insert into the pipe ends. From there he added the
top pipes and bolts directly through them into the threaded insert. Super clever!

Kayak Cast Bar & Basket Rack

Mike posted some photos of his custom cast bar and basket rack made with EMT Conduit
and connectors. Check out his Facebook group post for more photos.

Fishing Rod Rack

“We went on a fishing trip for trout recently and I wanted something to better organize and
protect the rods and reels from getting damaged… Beings that I like to bring a selection of rods
not knowing what the river is going to be like, I needed to make a rod holder that would
accommodate a couple of 2 piece rods, a 5' ultra lite rod and a couple fly rods. In the pictures,
you can see I used 1-1/2" abs mounted to 3/4" EMT and then I made a strap to hold the handles
of the rods. After the test fit to the ceiling of the camper shell, I found the strap didn't work all
that well, it sagged too much. I then made Velcro straps for each individual handle to hold it
tighter against the EMT where issue #2 arose, the EMT got way too hot for the handles to rest
against. Correction #2 was to change out the EMT to the 3/4" gray schedule 40 PVC conduit. I
mounted the rack to the ceiling of the shell using 1" x 4" pieces of nylon strapping screwed to
the shell with 1" stainless steel wafer head screws.” - Steve

Foldable Hunting Blind

“The design and quality of products have been great. Customer service has been outstanding
as well as availability and response when called. I will continue to use Maker Pipe on future
builds as well as recommend them to others.” - Steve (Review of Conduit End Plug Caps)

Boat Blind
“You guys have a great product. It worked perfect for my duck blind frame with 3/4" EMT
conduit.” - Matt

Boat Cover
“Have a john boat that is open in the middle. Had a hard time finding anything that would
keep the boat cover up. Built a frame out of 1/2"EMT 6-4 ways, 2-T's, 1-135 degree. Works
perfect. And lite enough to be picked up out of boat. Not fancy but happy with first build.” -
Dean

Kayak Cast Bar

“This is a 3/4 inch EMT standing/cast bar for a kayak. I used 2 "T" MP connectors for the
horizontal grab bar. I could have used the MP adjustable angle connectors for the support
members but had other "bimini top" connectors on hand. The bases are connected in tracks
on the kayak.” - Aksel

Kayak Swivel Seat Base

“This is a generic design for a kayak swivel seat frame. This one was installed on a Bonafide
SS127 kayak. I will post a build video when I'm finished with the editing.” - Aksel

Portable Duck Blind

“I built a portable duck blind that could withstand the elements of wind and snow. Last year I
made a PVC blind and it did not last the season. Discovered Maker Pipe and went with EMT
Conduit. I used Onduline roofing panes ($18/each) and zip tied them to the roof lines. After
adding all the roofing panels, grass and fencing for camo it became heavier and I noticed it
needed 45' reinforcements for stability. Added those last. To avoid any wind gust tipping-over,
I am using large yard anchors from Amazon. My hunting partners thought this was the best
build so far and we are considering making more and selling them. I could have saved money
by going with an A Frame and no roof but this will be very comfortable in the snow and rain.” -
Kris

Boat Blind
“Removable / foldable duck blind I made recently!” - Dan

Boat Blind
“My last purchase was I think my third purchase from Maker Pipe . I keep coming back for
more connectors because they are so versatile adaptable and strong . I have built three blinds
two for my boat and one for the field . I would 100% recommend the Maker Pipe Connectors
to anyone novice or experienced. Thanks for a great reliable product.” - Richard (Review of T
Connector)

Xpress Boat Blind

“Just started my blind build a few days ago, I received my two orders fast and complete. The
different angles or easy to work with and look great. The rail system on my Xpress boat
works great with another one of the flange connectors (see picture). Most of the new boats
have the rails. Few pictures attached, more will follow as the build continues” - Jeff (Review
of Adjustable Angle Hinge Connector)

Big Wheeled Kayak Cart

“The kayak cart kit is great! I changed the recipe a little, used 13 inch wheels, and adapted
the sizing for a Hobie PA.” - Sandi

Trailer Boat Guides

“This is an inexpensive alternative to buying boat trailer guide-ons. This is designed for use
with small watercraft, PWCs, and kayaks. Check out the build video here.” - Aksel

Deployable Kayak Cart

This Kayak cart has some hidden tricks up its sleeve. You might notice the u-bolts which
allow the axle and wheels to rotate under the boat for easy transportation. Also the
connectors have quick release bike seat clamps for a quick removal of the whole apparatus if
need be. I definitely recommend checking out the community post and video.

Double Decker Rolling Kayak Stand

“Designed and built a dual kayak rack. Makes it easy to store, work on my kayak and wheel
out to load in the bed of my truck. I'm glad I found this product. Makes it easy to plan and
build when you can add supports and attachments anywhere along an existing pipe.” - Nick

Kayak Loading Rails

"This is my simple kayak rail loading system. I bent the rail pipes 90 deg, and they are
received by two T connectors on a flat pipe laying across the roof rack cross bars. The system
sets up quick and easy --- no need to tighten the rail pipes in as everything stays in place
pressed against the j-hooks. The gear ties are only really needed during travel. Thanks Maker
Pipe!” - Greg

Kayak Quadmaran
“The goal: use my two existing 14’ ocean kayaks and make a reliable, motorized large
platform for fly fishing and trolling lakes/rivers… I’m sharing the WIP design plans and early
build pics. Beyond the Maker Pipe platform, I’m planning on detailing the specs and process
for each custom boat part that is fiberglassed. I want to complete the process and water-test
this whole setup before sharing more details.” - Aaron

Inflatable Raft Cart

“This is my first makerpipe build. Inspired by Roger Reece’s boat dolly builds, mine is more
basic. Have to take the boat up a 1/4 mile hill to get home, so using an electric bike to assist.
The boat and contents are over 200lbs. Plywood floor, battery, motor, boat and extras. Boat is
12’ long so extends past the of the conduit. I’ve used it 3x so far and it’s holding up, though
the extra long axle is bowing a bit. ” - Andrew

Kayak Cart
“Kayak cart I built with the kit and some mods so it fits my Slayer Max 12.5. Going to do a
video here of loading and unloading: https://www.youtube.com/c/BassManStrikes.” - Tony

Canopies, Sunshades, & Awnings

Sunshade
“Super easy & budget friendly 10'x20' pergola build. So far, it's held up to some 25 mph
winds with no issues at all.” - Jaime

Privacy Screen & Angled Sunshade

“The overall build was done with mainly the 90 degree connectors. The roof part can be
lowered down and rest on the deck railing in case of big storm/snow. The CONDUIT
SPRING CLIPS screwed on the deck railing are used to hold the canopy and privacy screen
in the normal position. The side privacy screen can also swing down by utilizing the Shower
Curtain Closet Rod Holder (found in amazon). Each holder rated at 20lbs max holding power.
The same Curtain Closet Rod Holder were used to secure the canopy to the wall studs.” -
Asan

Boat Tower Canopy

Here is a great boat tower canopy from Kenneth. Often times you can find marini bimini
connectors to secure conduit to your boat and then continue building out a frame with
Maker Pipe to save some money. Kenneth used white shrink wrap on the conduit which
looks great and matches the boat well.

Backyard Canopy
“Thank you to Maker Pipe for all the incredible fittings to make our awning a reality!” - Rita

Awning Reinforcement
“Awning reinforced with the new maker pipe adjustable flange. I plan on ordering more
pieces to do two more corners and one more brace.” - Tammie

Boat Tower Canopy

“Recently created a frame for adding sail shades to my center console fishing boat. The T
Top is nice for fishing but not ideal for snorkeling and sightseeing trips. My prototype is on
the front of the boat as shown in pictures. Was able to use four cleats on the boat and rods
clamped to the t top to install without drilling holes in the boat. The frame is very sturdy
thanks to installation of some 45 degree stiffeners. Maiden voyage is this weekend.” - Ron

Boat Shelter
“I started a wooden boat build last August in my friends garage, got most of the construction
done and moved it to my house. I don't have a garage and needed a sheltered area to do
varnish and painting in. I looked at regular car canopies but they were all to wide and I didn't
want to take up any more space in my driveway than needed. Found Maker Pipe and came
up with this canopy. It is 8ft wide, 14ft long and about 8ft tall. This is a temporary structure
that will be taken down and re-purposed into another idea when I am finished with the boat.
The wall panels are just tarps connected at the top with zip ties and to 1" PVC at the
bottom. They can be rolled up when not in use and tied off at the bottom while paint is
drying.” - Haven

Mini Camper Canopy

This simple canopy from George is made with eight total T Connectors and secures to the
side of the camper with one hole straps. It is small enough to fit inside the truck when
moving campsites but large enough to provide some nice shade for the camper and soon to
be set up seating area. Click here to see more photos in the community.

Skylight Shades
“I was designing an insulated dormer to go over my skylights to help with the summer heat
in Sacramento. The dormer was going to shut out a lot of the light, so I decided to build a
skylight shade structure. One of my google searches found the T Connectors which looked
ideal. So I bought the Maker Kit and 3/4" emt pipe to build 2 2x4' skylight shade frames.
They turned out great, and are expandable. Plus we still get a lot of natural light. Attached is
my preliminary design and a couple of pictures. The T Connector is great, easy to use and
cost effective. 2 more shade frames to go!” - Ted (Review of Maker Bundle)

Element Camping Canopy

“Finished my 6x8 awning system and I can't say how much I'm satisfied with these strong
maker pipe joints! Saved so much time and money!” - Enrique

Boat Solar Panel Rack

This great build comes from Ed. He made an elevated rack that supports a solar panel and
attaches to to the back of his pontoon boat. See the original post here.

Heat Pump Shelter

Dean made this HVAC shelter because he was tired of shoveling snow off of it. He used 90
Degree Connectors to build a cube and then bent conduit for the top to add an arched roof
so snow could slide off easier.

Canoe Canopy
“I wanted to make a unique and comfortable canoe that I like to look at and be in.
MakerPipe has allowed me to continually modify my build and is a great alternative to
welding. I will be making mounts for Bluetooth speakers, battery operated fans, fishing rod
holders, sponsons, etc. More photos on my Instagram page” - Andrew

Boat Tower Canopy

Reinforcement
“I am working on an old ‘73 Shamrock 26 foot center console. The T-Top is of a very poor
design and both uprights cracked in a windstorm. I sleeved both of the uprights with solid
nylon “pipe”. Then I took four MakerPipe brackets and two lengths of pipe to add structural
support to the T-Top.” - Tom

Rain Shelter
The builder of this shelter needed something to withstand the harsh weather in Alaska. He
built the basic frame then fortified it with braces and added more sections. Its anchored to
boards with ¾” flanges

Patio Canopy with Lighting

This simple canopy stretches over the walkway and has added lights that look great and light
up the path.

Deck Covering
Deck and Patio covers can be expensive when you need a custom solution. Maker Pipe and
conduit are great solutions to use for a frame. Easily customize the measurements and
lengths to fit your exact needs! See more build photos and information here.

Roof & Side Sunshade

This custom deck covering not only covers the roof, but also the sides. They used T’s and 180’s
to create the framework then used sunshade material on the roof. For the sides they used the
same sunshade material with hooks that attach to the conduit.

Trailer Storage
This trailer storage was designed specifically for a jumping jack trailer, but the structure can
work for any outdoor storage needs you may have. With several added tie downs and internal
anchors the tarp will stay secure and protect what is inside. Find out more from the builder
here and see more photos.

Backyard Deck Covering

Building your backyard dream just got easier! Add custom shades to your space to beat the heat
and finish off your deck overhaul. Build the frame to fit your exact space and customize the
shades to fit your style. Check out the builders post here.

Patio Awning
This patio cover attached to a pre-existing structure and added some more shade for the
residents. The builder used 180’s for the long runs and 45’s to brace the structure. Another
awesome awning! See more build photos here.

Dry Dock/Boat Shade

The sun shade to this dry dock was pre-existing but lacked walls. The builder used T’s to
make square sun shades that attach to the structure. It even has an added door to get
through. With the sun shades mounted it gives the entire build a nice clean look. Check out
the builders post for more info and pictures.

Toy Hauler Deck Canopy

“I built an awning for my camper toy hauler deck using some Maker Pipe connectors,
galvanized conduit, and 6mm - Kayak Paddle Spring Clips - Tent Pole Clips - Snap Button
Clips from Amazon.” - Jonathan

Driveway Sunshade
“My first MakerPipe build. 12x16 shade carport utilizing 3/4”,1”, and 1/2” EMT. I built an
18” 2x4 knee wall to help with the securing of the 1” uprights. Tapcons used to anchor the
wall as well as the cross EMT securing to my concrete block home. The original plan was for
a custom Sunbrella boat canvas I had made. It was very heavy duty /expensive and I
changed my mind using a piece of landscape shade material instead ($79 on Amazon) The
fabric cuts the UV by 90% as well as handling the strong wind gusts ( We just had Hurricane
Ian here in SW Florida ) The ball bungees make it easy to take down.” - Fredric

Boat Shade
“Custom boat shade cover. Large enough to cover all seating.” - Sam

Porch Screen & Canopy

“Here is my 1st project thanks to Maker Pipe. Couldn't find a covering for a 8x10 porch. This
has been up in 30 mph plus wind's with the shade cloth without moving. Now I can grill in
poor weather. Thanks again for a great product.” - Kevin

Deck Canopy
“For the third year in a row now, I setup my deck canopy again to stay dry while enjoying
the outdoors (and making pizza) in the upcoming rainy season. We have had an extended,
warm autumn in Portland, Oregon and it has been fantastic, but the season of rain is almost
upon us. The canopy I built is essentially the same design for the third year in a row that I
originally posted about at the beginning.” - Randy

Driveway Carport Canopy

“At age 76 not bad...I am finished with the driveway canopy just in time for the winter
months. lol Yes, I would like something sturdier, but the price of lumber is sky high and this
project fits my SS budget just fine. The 45 degree pipes add just a bit more sway stability. I
am confident it will withstand high winds since there is no gable to catch the wind like a
parachute. My fiance thanks you and the Makerpipe family since that's her car under the
canopy” - Dan

Freestanding Sail Shade

“We wanted to have a big 14' x 14' triangular sail cloth over our backyard couch but didn't
want to mount it into the beautiful plaster of the house itself, so Maker Pipe to the rescue…
… We've already tested it in some strong winds and it holds up great. The best part is - we
didn't want anything obscuring our view as we looked out into the garden and discovering
Maker Pipe finally let us come up with an almost-zero footprint solution. The sail cloth is
there doing its job, but the structure is almost invisible.” - MindoPod

Privacy Sunshades
“Started my back patio hospitality & sitting room project. Initially I intended to use wood to
construct a framework to secure phifer suntek 80 shade screen. Build out a little outdoor
sitting area for the family. I quickly discerned that attaching a wood framework to my all
aluminum outdoor patio awning, would be more than I could do in a DIY project. I found the
youtube makerpipe channel. Started using ¾" emt counduit with makerpipe connections;
that's something I could work with. Now we have a nice outdoor dining and sitting space.
However with makerpipe I can see the potential expansion of the entire back patio space;
and it won't be more that I can do / handle. It will be easy for me now that I got my
“makerpipe rhythm” Just gotta save a lil money up.” - Fletch

Propane Tank Sunshade

“My propane tank sometimes vents in the hot texas summers. Can’t bury it because we’re
on solid rock. With the cost of propane, the waste is expensive, not to mention not very
environmentally friendly. So. I built this with your parts. I think 15 sticks of emt and one of
your DIY kits. I added 4 galvalume panels. Done. Took about 4 hours complete for the build,
but the next one will take only 2.5.” - Stephen

Adjustable Trailer Canopy

“I recently made a retractable awning for my cargo trailer camper. I utilized tee connectors,
telescoping connectors, threaded inserts, and adjustable angle connectors. For the
adjustable angles, i replaced the bolt with an M6 knob so i can loosen/tighten them for
folding the awning out.” - Billy

Expandable Jobsite Shade

“Slide out expanding rear work station for elemental control. Side curtains in process.” -
Marc

Deck Canopy
“I wanted to post this because all of the sun sail sites said do not use conduit! Unfortunately,
our back deck is about 25 feet off the ground, and metal pole was really the only option. Did
some research and found Maker Pipe, and found their online posts from members who have
successfully used 3/4” conduit. Figured for $200 in conduit and Maker Pipe parts, it was worth
looking into. We made our frame last weekend and today we were expecting rain. We were
not anticipating gusts up to 70 mph! …We would have taken the shade down as a precaution
had there been any indication of high winds. One hour and an inch and half of rain later, the
frame was still standing with no damage! Maker Pipe may be my new favorite thing!” - Jenifer

Workshop Sunshade
Josh from @twotooldesigns turned an old shipping container into a sweet workshop. He
built this sunshade to provide some cover when the container door is open. He custom
fabricated brackets and bolted them to end clamps to secure the shade structure. Check out
his TikTok about the build here.

Lawn Mower Canopy

Jason shared his great lawn mower addition with us on IG. He added a sunshade with
conduit and some plywood. The conduit is secured with hanger straps and he's even
incorporated a safety chain in a clever way. Click here to check out the videos that he
shared.

Photo, Video, & Audio

Studio Recording Desk

”New updated photos of my custom desk. It’s done for the most part now. Still need to wire
everything up. I added areas on each side for speakers using extra poles and two of the flat
mounts I had left over from another project I had. I have desk space now and my finger pads
swing out of the way now. Added a under desk pull out keyboard area. Added a larger wood
area for the music keyboard stand so it will fit two keyboards soon. Added a very small wood
block I cut to fit under the audio interface in the center. I now have some extra wood I can use
for a second shelf if i ever need one.” - Eddie (Link to build video)

Camera Gear Cart

“Needed something to haul my camera gear on shoots in the outdoors and came up with this. I'm
still testing it a bit and should making final modifications to it in the next day or two. Basically it's
3/4" EMT with pretty standard MP connectors. I am getting my own pipe bender tomorrow and I
will be making a new custom bend handle for the cart. I also am installing the press in 1/4-20 and
3/8-16 inserts which I hope to use for installing camera gear and extensions on the sides of the cart.
The 45 degree connectors on the back/front ends of the cart will be replaced with 90 degree
connectors and I will bend my own support pieces for my tripods and those will most likely be at 45
degrees with a 3 inch or so flat area before the bend. I hope to make a video at some point or
maybe at least post some more photos. I have used it nearly everyday and it works better than I
even imagined. The wheels are 10" pneumatics from Harbor Freight but I am considering getting
some larger wheels in the future if I think it will help but it does the job very well right now.” -
Dwain
Voice Over Booth

Aiden from Dark Corner Studios made this video to compare a cheap diy voice over booth
with a really expensive professional option. Click here to watch and see the build.

Studio Equipment Cage

This YouTube channel needed a custom solution to build a studio for their unboxing and
product demos. They used Maker Pipe and conduit to build the frame which holds multiple
lights, cameras, and monitors. See more photos and comments from the builder here.

Overhead Camera Slider

Jonnybuilds built this fantastic camera slider that he uses to get top down shots for his social
media posts and YouTube Videos. Check out the video and see the slider in action here.

Studio TV Stand
This studio needed a strong TV stand to support their preview display. Using a cubed truss
design they built this really sturdy stand that supports the TV and other equipment if need be.

Action Camera Stand/Holder

This builder wanted an action camera stand that doubled as a hand held carrier, He used a
couple of 180’s and one continuous bent pipe to make the stand which looks really cool.

Photo Studio Light Cage

A photographer built this cage around their backdrop so they could easily hang and adjust
lights during a photo shoot. They did really good with the design and looks like it works perfect
in their studio!

Studio Light Support

Here was a studio light that was mounted to the wall. It needed some extra support so the
builder added a bent pipe with a T and flange to secure it in place.

Light Cage & Camera Slider

Here is a fantastic studio set up that was featured in our kickstarter video. It features a frame
with adjustable camera mounts for action cams, and a high top for great overhead shots. They
also built an electronic camera slider that uses an arduino to power the motor!

Heavy Duty Mic Arm

“Microphone boom arm to 3/4” conduit. Here I’ve attached a Rode PSA1 via its desk mount.
The threaded mount fits your 1/2” shims nicely and then clamps into a t-connector with
friction band removed. I’ve drilled set screws into both t-connectors to keep them from
twisting.” - Dan

Rolling Light Grid Stand

“The strength and versatility of the Maker Pipe connectors have exceeded all of my
expectations. I have been able to reverse engineer Photo Studio lighting stands, shooting
tables and mobilize my "Dead Man" Lighting and Auxiliary Shooting Supports which by the
way have freed up my original C-Stands for Studio Lights. Since the cost of EMT conduit is
much cheaper than manufactured studio lighting supports; having Maker Pipe connectors has
made a positive impact on my investment costs. And I'm constantly thinking up new ways to
use Maker Pipe Connectors.” - Darren (Review of T Connector)

Heavy Duty Monitor Mount

“Mounted a monitor arm to a “t-junction” in 3/4” conduit. I used one 90 degree with three 45
degree connectors along with a 3.5” piece of black pipe with a floor flange ” - Dan

Ceiling Light Truss

“Awesome inventions. My EMT Truss wouldn't be up without these. Thanks ” - Venkat
(Review of T Connector)

Over Laser Camera Rig

Nick from BuildDadBuild on YouTube made a sweet overhead camera rig for his laser beds!
Check out the full build video here.

Voice Over Booth

“I needed to build a voice-over booth for my wife and found Maker Pipe as a solution to build
a frame to hang the sound blankets. I was impressed with the quality of the parts from Maker
Pipe. I love the shrink wrapping and black components to make the product look high-end
once done. For my build, I guessed on the design ahead of time and ordered a bunch of
components. On the day of the build, I threw the "guess" out the window and built it on-the-
fly, adjusting the design according to the parts on hand and how it worked in the space. The
design is pretty strong considering the weight of the blankets and the torque on the supports.
The sound blankets on the front act as curtains, and the three levels of EMT allow the
curtains to easily roll past each other.” - Steve

Pets & Animals

Wildlife Observatory
“When I started this project, I did not know about Maker Pipe, so I just bent 3/4” conduit as
needed. My observation tower is 10’ 8” above ground and safety was a factor. I added the
adjustable angle connectors to add strength to my safety railing and help the steel cable
tension from pulling the railing.” - Anthony (Review of Adjustable Angle Hinge Connector)

Chicken Enclosure
The last thing you want is a predator like a bird or fox getting into your chicken pen. With this
sturdy enclosure you can sleep easy. Customize the measurements to fit your exact needs.
Check out the post from the builder.

Chicken Enclosure
Here is another great chicken enclosure example, but this time with a pitched roof and hinged
gate. This builder Incorporated bends into the roof so he would be able to freely walk around
inside if need be. Check out his community post here.

Small Backyard Chicken Run

What do you do when you have a specific sized chicken run in mind for your NYC apartment
backyard? Build your own! The maker of this project did exactly that. Using T Connectors and
conduit they build a chicken run that sits underneath their patio awning and connects to a
chicken coop.

Pet Shelter
Keep your families pets safe from the sun and weather with this simple bed and shade. Use
custom measurements to fit your pets exact needs! See more build photos here.

Chicken Enclosure
If you’ve ever had chicks yourself you know there are all kinds of predators out there looking
to snatch them away. That’s exactly why this enclosure was built. With a Maker Pipe Frame
and deer fencing the chickens are safe from all threats including birds swooping in.

Indoor Quail & Rabbit Enclosure

This builder was looking for a solution so they could have a double decker quail and rabbit
enclosure. They found that our connectors worked with 1” diameter shelving pipe.
Combining the two they made this mobile enclosure.

Goat Transportation
Yes you read the title right. The Goats of Dover is a company that moves goats from location
to location and gets rid invasive plants like poison ivy etc. They built this enclosure to keep
their goats safe inside while moving.

Dog Run
When pet owners need a specific space set aside for their dog to play and do their business,
dog runs are often the solution of choice. Prebuilt options are pretty expensive so this builder
made a simple one using a few connectors for the frame then added lattice for the walls.

Cage Support Frame

This builder needed a frame to hold multiple animal pins. He elevated the cages so he could add
trays for composting material underneath. The frame is really simple and only uses T Connectors
with conduit for the main structure.

Pug Trailer Reinforcement

This builder likes to take his pug around in this pet trailer. While he’s riding around he likes to
lay to one side which was causing wear on the trailer fabric. He used Maker Pipe and conduit
to build a reinforcement frame around the inside to keep the trailer together!

Cat Tower
“Ice Queen in her new tower and a pic of her passport and mom” - @nullshane

Aquarium Light Stand

“Simple aquarium light stand.” - Daniel

Bird Feeder Stand

“Great product, I wish I knew about it went I was designing. I did use it for my bird feeder.” -
Roger (Review of T Connector)

Chicken Partition
“When chicks get to a certain size, they have GOT to go outside. Also, when introducing new
chicks or chickens to a flock it's a good idea to keep them apart but where they can get used to
each other. I used conduit and Maker Pipe connectors to build a removable partition I can set
up in our chicken run. It consists of three 4'x6' panels that can be arranged as desired and are
just joined to each other and the sides of the run with zip ties. Two are plain and one has a door.
Where I put two panels next to each other in the same plane, I inserted a length of 1/2" conduit
into them at the top and bottom to help them behave as a single panel. (I meant to get a photo
of that and forgot.) The whole enclosure is big enough to include a small coop we use just for
chicks.Once all the chickens are integrated I can easily disassemble it for storage.” - Ann

Dog Kennel Side Table

“A project I've had on my "want to do" list good done today. It cost me some materials from a
different project, a lot more time than I wanted, and a significant sacrifice of pain. We have a
large kennel for duchess. We suffer a serious lack of surface space. Duchess makes the
whole kennel shake when we come home. This table should help provide stability for things
on top. I used Maker Pipe basic desk layout cut to fit (6 90s, 2 T connectors), 3/4" EMT, 4
plastic feet, 4 1 hole pipe straps, scrap deck wood, scrap metal strapping, and random
screws.” - Deb

Dog Wheelchair
“Just thought I’d share the wheelchair I created for my German shorthair pointer. I think it
turned out pretty good.” - Mike

Squirrel Feeder
“Like many who feed birds in their yards, pesky squirrels, often the clowns of the yard, eat
more than their fair share. I’ve watched squirrels overcome the obstacles placed before them
using sometimes incredible acrobatics like hanging upside down from their rear feet to reach
the birdseed. While looking for ways to defeat these furry nemeses I came across several
squirrel feeder designs, all made of wood. Having some left-over short bits of ¾ conduit, I
decided to make my own using Maker Pipe.” - Stuart

Low Profile Chicken Divider

“My first Maker pipe project and it turned out so cool! I like a low profile divider to my chicken
run, so my original design was made out of string and poultry netting. I now replaced the
structure with maker pipe components for a cleaner look and more durability. Love this
community and the different ideas. For the vertical pipes to ground anchor, I used 12-15" pieces
of 1" conduit that served as drop-in posts (drill drainage holes into it and hammer-flatten one
end of it like a spike. I drove them flush into the ground and now was able to simply drop the full
length 3/4" conduit into the sleeves instead trying to drive a 8-10' long pipe from above into the
ground.” - Beate

Goat Feeder
Jo shared this build with us on Instagram. She made a hay feeder for her goats. It looks like
they are loving it! More photos here.

Dog Wheelchair
“Maker pipe making old dogs run fast again.” - M.D.

Stock Tank Enclosure Lid

“My two latest projects are related to raising new chicks. First up, when they're little we keep
them in a stock tank (set on a bathtub in the bathroom, yes it's dusty). To make it easy to reach
in for cleaning, feeding etc. and at the same time keep the chicks IN the tank I made a hinged lid
(well, pair of lids)... For my strawberry cages I had a bender with a 3' diameter. My kingdom for a
2' diameter bender! One design requirement was that I not put any holes in the tank or attach
anything permanently to it. Another was that the lids be removable for storage. For the hinges I
used scraps of 3/4" pipe and some clamps I found in the electrical department that had a rubber
coating. I ran out of time to figure out a good way to attach the clamps to the conduit so I used
the handyman's secret weapon, duct tape. Anyway, I'm pretty happy with these. They quickly
clip onto the side of the tank, stay put while in use, and easily pop off for storage.” - Ann

Turkey Roost
“I drilled and put bolts in every connector except the 45° connectors. I wanted to be sure it
wouldn't come apart in high winds with 100 lbs or more of turkeys on it. I put larger diameter
bamboo on it with zip ties and electrical tape so the turkeys could get a better grip and for
added stability. Also so they wouldn't have to grip a cold pipe in the winter. I didn't want to
portion the turkeys actually roosted on to have any connections to the side walls to try to
prevent raccoons for climbing up the conduit and getting the turkeys. I did add one
connection to the back wall for stability . Raccoons will eat small young turkeys. So if I had
been building for maximum strength I would have changed the design somewhat.” - Vic

Vehicle Builds

Baja Bug Roof Rack

“I made a few changes to my roof rack on my ragtop baja! The light bar mounted was a cheapy
one that stopped working so I bent a new lower bar and got some HID lights instead. Also,
don’t let anyone tell you that emt isn’t strong enough to hold weight. I have one of our kayaks
sitting on the top in another picture, and the rack is plenty strong to hold it while driving.
Lastly, I was finally able to get around to make an actual platform for the roof rack and use it
to carry and store things. I am only putting it on the back 2 feet so that you can still see out or
stick your arms out the rag top when it is pulled back. The platform is made of 1/2 inch
expanded metal and is attached with self tappers and washers into the emt. The next step is to
figure out a good way to secure things like a shovel, some recovery boards, and a small Jerry
can to the rack.” - Jacob

Roof Basket & Ladder

Mark built this custom roof basket and ladder for his Land Cruiser. He incorporated some
nice bends to round out the corners and added some wood panels to create a platform for
storing camping gear and other things.

Tacoma Kayak Rack

“I discovered these connectors a few weeks ago and they gave me a great idea. I built a kayak
rack for my Tacoma. I usually just throw them in the bed and off we go, but trying to travel or
camp leaves us short on room. I built this so we could carry all of our other gear below. Went
on weekend trip to mountains this past weekend, everything worked great!” - Todd

Blazer Bikini Top

“Nobody made a bikini top for my K5 Blazer and I wanted to keep the Colorado UV's off my
daughter, so I ordered a top for a 1980 Scout and went to work. Lots of revisions but with
the adjustability of the Maker Pipe I got it done!” - Lance

Kayak Trailer Rack

“I needed to build a kayak rack for our new trailer and I found a product called Maker Pipe
that I decided to give a try.” - Josh

Van Ladder
It can be hard to reach camping gear and other things that are stored on top of a high roof
van. Chris built this ladder to solve that problem.

Ladder Rack
“Ladder rack for enclosed trailer! Simple, yet effective and $$$ saver!” - Chestly

Van Awning
Another great awning example this time used on a cool VW bus! With 4 simple conduit runs
connected with just a few T’s this awning is easy to build and looks awesome with the bus!

SUV Roof Rack

“Just finished making roof rack took only 2 hrs and I love how easy and how nice the parts
went together and the finish on them very impressed” - Gilbert

Baja Bed Rack

Ed said there isn’t much of a selection when it comes to Subaru Baja accessories so he made
his own. This is a bed rack that acts as an extension to the roof for hauling things.

Astro Van Roof Rack

Hangin with Herky made an awesome roof rack for their Astro Van. It mounts to the
existing roof rails and holds solar panels and lights. It’s a really great roof rack to pull
inspiration from.

Polaris Ranger Rack

Don built this roof rack to double the bed space of his UTV. Now he can haul things in the
upper and lower section at the same time.

Truck Bed Rack

“...I needed a rack which I could stress/bolt to the wood, which would accommodate 4x8 panels or
standard construction grade lumber in 8, 10, 12 and 14 foot lengths, plus one on which hang a
ladder, as well as house and protect. Many ‘’long levels’. I started with heavy ‘black iron” plumbing
pipe, which quickly became untenable due to complexity and cost of fittings. I then did an internet
search and found Maker-Pipe. Bought my first few lengths of 3/4” EMT I quickly saw how
versatile EMT with Maker Pipe could be and quickly came up with a design... I also quickly revised
that design, and Maker Pipe was right there with the perfect solution. My old truck and I are of
course getting older every day ( me 78, truck 16 ) but with this new rack, and a great truck ( 300k
and going strong ) there’s no shortage of construction mischief for us to get into. If you’ve got a
project and are considering using EMT, then the Maker Pipe connectors can do whatever you
require..!!” - Ernie (Review of T Connector)

Hot Rod Canopy

“I built this custom top with fittings from Maker Pipe. This only took a few hours and is
extremely sturdy. I can drive 70mph with no problems. Thanks Maker Pipe.” - Jim

Kayak Trailer Rack

“Check out my custom kayak and paddleboard rack for my Aluma trailer. It serves on the
trailer for transport and off for storage. Thanks Maker Pipe!!” - Jeff

Jeep Soft Top Frame

Classic Jeep Wrangler soft tops are hard to come by so this builder made one out of EMT
Conduit and Maker Pipe. The conduit is bent to match the shape of the Jeep and it is
mounted with custom brackets.

Hot Rod Canopy

“Here is my build. It's a cover for my car to keep the pine needles and sap off. City won't let
me build or even put up a car tent so this is my only option. Using the Makerpipe was pretty
straight forward. Making the roof racks was somewhat trickier. It's real light and only takes a
minute to put on and take off. I only need to attach one side (photo) as the other side slides
into half moon conduit clamps that are permanently attached to the roof racks on the
passenger side. I'm leaving the quick straps on in case I want to readjust over time.” - Django

Flower Truck Canopy

This is a flower truck known as Betty Jean. Tina the owner has a flower farm and rents out
Betty Jean for different occasions like weddings. Check out their Instagram here.

Van Roof Storage & Solar Rack

“Built van roof rack with Maker Pipe & 3/4” conduit. Attached the solar panels on top of rack
to allow 8 storage bins to sit on the roof. The wind screen is made from painted aluminum
paneling from shed. The conduit is covered with zip tied garden hose for Weather proofing &
black appearance.” - Joe (Check out this interview with the Bacon’s)

Conduit Hauler
Getting EMT Conduit home can be a real challenge if you opt for the 10ft long sticks. This
builder made a simple rack that elevates the conduit and rests it on the dash. Might not be
pretty but it gets the conduit home!

Mini Truck Plane Hauler

“My first Maker Pipe project. I am very pleased with this product. I can fit 2 good size planes
under this larger plane. Next addition will be a flying delta wing rack. I’ll be able to drive to
the flying field with all of my favorite planes.” - Alan

No Touch Motorcycle Cover

“Got tired of wrestling the bike cover and came up with a “no touch” cover. Took an old car
cover I had and made a mini garage for the Rune.” - Mike

Motorcycle Luggage Rack

“Super nice product. Here's the end result. The grab bar that I connected to is in between 1/2
and 3/4 EMT size, so I took a plumbing wall tube (polypropylene and thinner than PVC) and
made spacers for those connections. Works great.” - Tim

Paraglider Prop Cage

“I built a prop cage for my powered paraglider ultralight. Made the cage out of 1/2 in and 3/4
in EMT and clamped her together using 10 Maker Pipe Tees.” - Jerry

Power Washing Truck Rack

“I just completed a sweet storage rack for my pressure washing truck. I can't believe how
strong the Maker Pipe construction is. Check it out here.” Bill

ATV Bed Railing

The builder of this rack needed extra real estate to maximize his firewood runs. He used
Maker Pipe and conduit to add on to the existing bed railing then used wood panels to close
off the bed and make the walls even higher. Now he can utilize the maximum bed capacity
and load it down with firewood!

Surfboard Roof Rack

The builder needed a way to mount the
surfboard to his roof for transport. He built this
simple frame with a few T connectors and
conduit. It was used as an inexpensive solution
to his need.

Dual Sport Bike Rack

The builder of this bike rack needed a way to attach storage bags to his bike when riding.
There wasn’t anything readily available so he did what most DIYers do. He built his own and
it turned out awesome. It is able to hold a bag on each side and it remains sturdy while
riding! See more photos here.

Bike Rack
The builder of this bike rack wanted a way to haul his fat tire bikes. He took an existing
hitch basket and added a Maker Pipe frame that could hold up and transport two bikes.

Golf Cart Rack

This golf cart had a rack on the back to hold the bag in place while riding, but the owner didn’t
like how heavy it was and how far it stuck out the back. He built this lighter and sleeker frame
with Maker Pipe.

Roof Rack
Here is another great roof rack built by a customer to add storage to their vehicle. He added
pipes across the roof rack for security and extra strength.

Roof Rack Cross Bars

“This project is a crossbar for surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks, on a rooftop carrier. Came
out very good, just an idea to share.” - Luis

Slide Out Truck Rack/Canopy

Christopher recently sent in these photos through email. He made a roof rack for his Tacoma
that can slide out into a canopy. Awesome idea!

Van Ladder/Surfboard Rack

“Saved over $1000 building my own van ladder and surfboard rack. Thanks maker pipe!” -
Jono

Truck Bed Extender

Michael recently shared his pickup truck bed extender with us. He said all in he spent about
$100 vs $280 for a pre-made solution. Great way to get some extra bed space for hauling
stuff around.

Jeep Rack
This roof rack was designed and shared by a community member. He built this rack custom for
his newer model Jeep Wrangler. He built the frame with T’s and 90 Degree Connectors then
attached the frame to the roof with screw straps.

Truck Bed Kayak Rack

“Thought I'd share a few pics & links to a project I worked on over the weekend for
transporting my 2 Perception Outlaw kayaks in the bed of my truck without having to
remove my truck bed toolbox & still allow me easy access to all my gear in the bed of the
truck. Project was quick, easy & around $20.” - Jason

Conduit Letters
We built these letters to thank YOU for your support! We hope you enjoyed these builds and we
can’t wait to see what you create next! Thank you all so much!! If you want to see more builds
check out the Maker Pipe Connect community.

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● Home & Office

● Storage & Organization

● Industrial & Business

● School & Education

● Hobbies & Games

● Garage & Shop

● Gardening & Agriculture

● Outdoors & Recreation

● Hunting & Fishing

● Canopies, Sunshades, & Awnings

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Laundry Drying Rack

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Two Person Workstation

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Custom Gaming Desk

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LED Corner Floor Lamp

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Dual Monitor Stand

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Custom Coffee Table

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Ladder Safety Rail

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L Shaped Pipe Desk

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Road Sign Coffee Table

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Filament Spool Holder

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Electricians Print Table