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Step 2Parts and Tools
Parts:
- PVC pipe 1/2" diameter (Twice as long as your shoe rack plus 20 inches)
- 8 90o PVC 1/2" elbow fittings.
- 4 Screws. (1 1/2" Drywall screws for most circumstances.)
The hardware store nearest my house sells PVC pipe in 10 foot sections. You can get two 40" shelves out of ten feet if you don't screw up any of the cuts.
Tools:
- Saw (Any kind really, PVC doesn't care much. A hacksaw is very good though.)
- Screwdriver.
- Drill. and a 1/8" all purpose drill bit. For pilot holes
- Measuring tape.
Optional Stuff:
- Glasses or goggles. Because two eyes are better than one. It shouldn't be optional be we know most of you don't use them for stuff like this, so...
- 80 grit sandpaper. To sand markings off the PVC and give it a nice matte finish.
- Glue. Though I didn't find the joints needed any. It doesn't have to be water tight and since the screws are inside I don't want to have to take a hacksaw to it if I want to (re)move it someday. It will also get dirty with use and having it easy to take apart makes it easy to clean.
- Utility knife. To take care of the odd burr or whatnot at the end of PVC cuts. It's also not a real project unless there's a decent chance of seriously cutting yourself.
- Level, Square. For hanging the thing straight.
- Sharpie.
- PVC pipe 1/2" diameter (Twice as long as your shoe rack plus 20 inches)
- 8 90o PVC 1/2" elbow fittings.
- 4 Screws. (1 1/2" Drywall screws for most circumstances.)
The hardware store nearest my house sells PVC pipe in 10 foot sections. You can get two 40" shelves out of ten feet if you don't screw up any of the cuts.
Tools:
- Saw (Any kind really, PVC doesn't care much. A hacksaw is very good though.)
- Screwdriver.
- Drill. and a 1/8" all purpose drill bit. For pilot holes
- Measuring tape.
Optional Stuff:
- Glasses or goggles. Because two eyes are better than one. It shouldn't be optional be we know most of you don't use them for stuff like this, so...
- 80 grit sandpaper. To sand markings off the PVC and give it a nice matte finish.
- Glue. Though I didn't find the joints needed any. It doesn't have to be water tight and since the screws are inside I don't want to have to take a hacksaw to it if I want to (re)move it someday. It will also get dirty with use and having it easy to take apart makes it easy to clean.
- Utility knife. To take care of the odd burr or whatnot at the end of PVC cuts. It's also not a real project unless there's a decent chance of seriously cutting yourself.
- Level, Square. For hanging the thing straight.
- Sharpie.
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May 17, 2009. 3:48 PMObediah
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Love this shoe rack idea. I recommend a PVC Cutter. About $10 to $12 and it cuts without burrs, and fishes the job in your hands with no vise in about 10 seconds. one downside is the cut is never perfectly straight, which sometimes is important. I also use Acetone instead of sandpaper to get rid of markings, but that just depends if you'd rather have PVC dust or Acetone smell. But to paint you'd need to sandpaper anyway. I love PVC.
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May 25, 2009. 7:44 PM
Grathio (author)
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Grathio (author)
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You're right, PVC is great stuff to work with. This was my first original project with it and it's certainly not my last. A PVC cutter is a great, specialized tool, but I think it's overkill for this little project. It would easily double the cost of the materials for only minor benefit. Just about any serrated edge will cut PVC well enough for this project. The acetone is a good idea that others have suggested. Having a smooth finish is definitely an advantage since it makes it somewhat easier to keep clean.
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