Long holidays allow you to travel to distant friends, and discover that their families have grown and they have found new ones. interesting ways accommodate the younger generation on the same square footage of living space. Moreover, this applies not only to citizens of our country, but to distant “abroads” where they don’t know what mm is but use strange inches :)) It is clear that if it doesn’t work out to grow wider, then we will grow upward. Long live the second tier, and maybe the third :)). It is clear that no one is offering to live in a reserved seat on a train, but to take advantage of the opportunities that arise, as they say...
But what to do if you are not a woodworking specialist or you don’t have all the necessary tools. Let's use plastic pipes. Interesting? Unusual?
And so we have: high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Let's take 40 mm thick-walled polypropylene pipes and assemble them, what? What do we want? Yes, for example, a bunk bed.
And so we will need, well, of course, the pipes themselves, a pipe cutter, we can get by with a hacksaw for metal, how we will connect, glue or welding machine for pipes, you can also consider as an option threaded connection, but it seems to me that this will complicate the task for myself. Yes, you will need more fittings. Hands and measuring tool, and don't forget the head.
First of all, you need to draw everything,
ok - you can do it in your head, but it’s better to do it on paper with a pencil, then, to the extent of your depravity, repeat it on a computer or on graph paper. Don't forget to take into account the allowances that will fit into the fasteners. Hurray, we calculated how much of what we need and can gallop to the store, of course, at a trot, or if you know how to amble :)).
We drag all this wealth into the hole and begin to measure and saw, saw and measure, something there seven times, and something one time :)) the main thing is not to mix it up. If you don’t have a cutter, it will be very convenient to cut using the device we made: a cutting device
We have prepared the parts, we are assembling them, they can stand there without fanaticism or glue, and there is no need to weld anything yet. We do a test assembly.
Are you ready? Great. No, it doesn’t matter, we check the calculations, look for mistakes and annoying errors, did you find them, correct them? Hooray, let's put it all together again, is everything assembled now?
We begin the final assembly with glue or welding. Stop again :)). I'm sick of you? Wait, locomotive, there is another secret, if you run wires inside and place LEDs - do you dare?
That's probably all.
How long will it last? As you do, there is a clear fact that such a device has existed for 8 years :)),
from 4 years old to 12. The bed in the process, what it did not become and how many additional devices were screwed, glued and taped to it, and what it did not become, a ship and a submarine, what color it was not.
Create any furniture, light, durable - use your imagination.
Please don't forget to attach it to the wall :))
ZYY, to increase the strength, you can insert even thinner pipes inside, this is especially worth doing for the stairs, since the load there is greater than in other places.
Don’t pay attention to the dimensions in the diagrams, they are in inches and, as a friend said, the initially experimental ones do not take into account tolerances for gluing, etc. Just to give an example of how to plan the structure, divide the vertical posts for yourself and the stairs accordingly.
Good afternoon, evening or even night everyone! It is not always necessary to order original furniture from Belgium, Italy or France. Many solutions are implemented with your own hands. One of them is a variety of furniture from polypropylene pipes. Typically, this concept combines various sewer, water and heating pipes. They are made from PVC or polypropylene. Moreover, plastic products There is ample opportunities by application.
If you buy a set of pipes, choose certain sizes, prepare drawings or come up with something yourself, you can create unique and inimitable pieces of furniture for your home, cottage or garden. I once had the opportunity to make an original swing from pipes for kindergarten. He still serves there, although the child has already left for school a long time ago.
Reading reviews and watching videos, you can come across a wide variety of life hacks, which tell you step by step how to make certain elements. Some are suitable for beginners, while other tasks can only be done by experienced ones. I will not talk about the technology for creating each product, but I will tell you about what can be created from polypropylene pipes.
Connecting elements
Polypropylene or PVC is widely used in areas such as baths, kitchens, and toilets. But besides plumbing tasks, they can serve as an excellent basis for creating original pieces of furniture.
Quite often you can see something like this:
- shelves;
- awnings;
- folding chair;
- bunk bed;
- stool;
- swing;
- rocking chair;
- racks;
- hangers;
- whatnot;
- garden furniture;
- arches, etc.
Looking into your garage or storage room, you will probably find a lot of scraps from old plastic pipes, which turned out to be superfluous after repair. And for some reason you were in no hurry to throw them away.
I think you just knew that sooner or later you would read this material, and there would be an irresistible desire to make something out of them. But what exactly is still an open question. I would like to start not with what to do, but how to do it.
We are talking about connecting elements together into the structures you need. When using plastic products, you must determine exactly what kind of material it is. The most commonly used are polypropylene and PVC.
If it is a polypropylene pipe, then you will need a special welding machine for the connection. I think many people know how much it costs. Buying a device for one-time use is a complete waste of money. It's good that there is a rental service. But even the presence of welding does not allow many home craftsmen to achieve what they want. Working with such devices is difficult and requires special training and extensive practice. If you have no experience, and there’s nowhere to get a welding machine, look for other methods.
An alternative to welding is the use of glue and fittings. Moreover, in the case of polypropylene, I advise you to give preference to compression fittings.
If it is PVC, then a connection with a socket and rubber seals, glue or fixation with flanges will do.
Examples of homemade furniture
Homemade products based on PVC or polypropylene have whole line objective advantages. Such designs fit perfectly into a loft-style interior.
In fact, the use of water, heating and sewer pipes is much more extensive than you might imagine. Everything is limited solely by your imagination. Turn on your imagination, look at the photos of finished products, and start creating.
Let's look at some interesting solutions. There is no way I can cover the entire range of crafts, but I will highlight the designs that most attracted my attention:
- shoe shelves;
- hangers;
- coffee tables;
- chairs;
- garden arches;
- gazebos;
- bed;
- carport;
- playpen;
- racks.
I will try to briefly talk about some of them.
If you have any own ideas and developments, be sure to share in the comments. It will be interesting to know what you managed to create and how difficult the project turned out to be.
Shoe shelves
A great option for using leftover pipe scraps from large diameter. Something like this happens. It is not necessary to observe the dimensions, but you will understand the meaning.
The shelf is created as follows:
- the pipe is cut into equal sections about 30 cm long;
- elements are connected with glue or self-tapping screws;
- the required number of sections is made;
- the sections are decorated or painted;
- pipes are laid in several rows and layers;
- a structure with the required number of compartments is created;
- attached to the wall;
- shoes are placed in the section;
- If desired, the shelf can be hung or made movable.
It looks extremely original. At the same time, the level of practicality is quite high. Or you can do it even easier, as shown in the photo. Work for 30 minutes.
Coffee tables and hangers
Let's start with coffee table. Everything here is extremely simple. You will need to take several pipes and connect them together to form a frame. A sheet of glass or a tabletop made of another material is placed on top. Just think about the size in advance, as well as the design. The design looks best with a glass tabletop.
Now the hangers. But here there is no single idea. There are a huge number of options for implementing a hanger. The simplest is to use one pipe as a base with a stand, from which branches are simply made using a socket or fittings.
Playpen and bed for children
I think a playpen made from pipes is extremely simple to make. You just need to decide on the dimensions, first make a frame, and then build vertical pipes onto it. Then install top bar, and the playpen is ready.
Polypropylene and PVC allow you to experiment with sizes, dimensions and configurations. From such materials it is easy to make a round or rectangular playpen, or create a more complex shape.
The bed can be single or . Using high-strength pipes with a sufficiently large diameter, you can make a frame, create a convenient staircase to the second floor, install and even make slats for
After the construction of a water supply or sewerage system, repair work they often stay in the house or dacha Consumables – metallic profile, polypropylene pipes, fittings. Careless owners throw away excess material, and craftsmen find their own use for each element. For example, they independently develop designs and manufacture durable and beautiful furniture from PVC pipes with your own hands. Tables, chairs, shelves and organizers serve for years, delighting with impeccable functionality and stylish appearance.
In summer, comfortable chairs for children can be used in the country house or playground
DIY children's chair made of PVC pipes
Children's chair made from scraps of PVC pipes: A – seat frame and backrest, B – legs, C – stands for armrests, D – stands for backrest
Products made from polypropylene are safe, which is why they are used to make playpens, cribs, fences and furniture. One of the options is a comfortable, light and beautiful chair, assembled from modules (self-cut sections and connecting elements). The size of the chair, which is assembled according to the principle of a designer, depends on the size of the fragments. As an example, let's take the instructions for assembling a chair for a 4-5 year old child.
The material you will need is about 3 meters of plastic pipe, 6 T-shaped connecting elements, 8 corner elements, and a piece of durable bright textile. Tools – fine-toothed saw, PVC glue, sewing machine.
Operating procedure:
- cut the pipe into fragments - 7 pcs. 33 cm each (A), 4 pcs. 20 cm each (B), 4 pcs. 13 cm each (C), 2 pcs. 18 cm each (D);
- we assemble the back, then the seat, using connectors, we check the chair for stability;
- we sew a rectangle according to the dimensions of the crossbars, bending the fabric along the edges to form holes for the modules;
- we stretch a piece of fabric over the crossbars so that it sag a little;
- we disassemble the chair frame and reassemble it, but using glue at the joints.
After practicing assembling a chair, try making a table, tent or cozy house for babies.
Office desk on a plastic frame
The range of office tables is large: in the store you can purchase any model - from a simple table top with legs to a complex design with shelves and cabinets. But we will not monitor the nearest markets and spend money on a ready-made table, but will make durable and practical furniture from polypropylene pipes with our own hands.
A large and comfortable table is suitable for lessons, handicrafts, and computer studies.
Video: Laptop stands
Materials and tools
Our goal is to build a strong and stylish table with tabletop dimensions 915x2030 mm. To make a smaller model, it is necessary to adjust the dimensions of both the top and the frame. To make the table light, despite its large dimensions, it is better to take a hollow tabletop ( door leaf) and polypropylene blanks. T-shaped and cross fittings serve as connectors; plugs will also be needed. Make sure that the diameter of the clamps matches the diameter of the crossbars.
One of good options– a small kitchen or country table with legs made of PVC pipes
To make one table you need 12 meters of plastic pipe, cut into pieces:
- 5 pieces of 7.5 cm;
- 4 pieces of 50 cm;
- 10 pieces of 30 cm;
- 4 pieces 75 cm each.
PVC products are sold in construction supermarkets and plumbing stores. In addition to the crossbars for the frame, the following parts are needed:
- 5 flat top end caps;
- 5 caps for cups for table legs;
- 2 crossover (X-shaped) fittings;
- 4 T-fittings;
- 4 four way fittings.
The finished countertop is the canvas for the door, but there are other options. You can order a plastic or glass top, and also create a flat plane of the required dimensions from boards. For assembly you will need fastening material(screws, self-tapping screws, screws and special PVC glue).
When using connectors, a welding machine is not required. Required Tools:
- electric saw or jigsaw;
- fine-toothed hacksaw;
- sharp knife for plastic;
- screwdriver
Prepare all materials and tools in advance, then the assembly work will take less time.
Frame assembly
It is recommended to carry out the first assembly “dry”, that is, without using glue. First, we assemble one by one the sides of the frame on which the tabletop will rest, then the back part connecting the first two. For additional stability and strength, we attach a third leg in the center of the back. We monitor the parallel arrangement of elements.
When all three sides are assembled, we connect them into a single structure. The result should be a frame standing on five legs. After making sure that all the elements are positioned correctly and the frame is level, we disassemble the structure and reassemble it again using glue, special cement or small self-tapping screws.
Tabletop installation
Place the finished tabletop on the floor front side down. We install the frame on top so that the flat plugs fit tightly to the surface. We mark the locations of the plugs and remove the frame. We screw the screws into the designated points and secure the plugs. We turn the structure over, put it on its legs - the office table is ready.
DIY furniture made from plastic pipes looks more natural if wooden table top varnish and paint the legs in a shade that matches the interior.
Video: Video for table assembly instructions
Metal shelving for the garden
A pantry, utility room, boiler room, basement and even are suitable for installing a metal rack. Walk-in closet
Let's try to do without welding and assemble a rack from a galvanized metal profile of a small cross-section, which is more convenient to process. We will need a tape measure for marking, a hacksaw for metal and a screwdriver, instead of which you can use an ordinary screwdriver.
On the shelves of the rack it is convenient to place jars with homemade preparations: compotes, pickles, jams and salads
To simplify the work, we make an exact sketch to which we “transfer” the installation location. Let's draw simple diagram with dimensions indicated. Then we calculate how much material – thin profile – is required. If important appearance rack, buy a chrome pipe (approximately 22 mm in diameter). For shelves, plywood (10-15 mm thick) is suitable, which we fix with self-tapping screws (8-13 mm).
Use a hacksaw to cut the pipe into fragments. One of the kit options: 4 vertical posts, 8 rear and front crossbars, 8 side crossbars.
We assemble four frames for the shelves, securing the corners with self-tapping screws or additional corner fasteners. Then we fix the frames on vertical racks- legs of the rack. We screw the back part of the finished structure to the wall using brackets for stability. We paint the shelving frame (chrome plated is not needed), lay out the shelves, and secure them with self-tapping screws. Convenient for storing things and workpieces, hand-made furniture from profile pipe ready.
Stylish interior elements made from PVC modules
It’s hard to imagine that amazing golden vases are made from ordinary PVC pipes
Very small fragments of plastic products are useful for decorating the interior and creating objects useful in everyday life. Using holes in the pieces, you can make several types of organizers - for shoes, stationery, toys, cleaning products. 5-15 wide elements, glued together and fixed to the wall, turn into a convenient shelf for bottles. A decorated PVC pipe with a longitudinal cut, hung above the bar counter, is a great place to store empty glasses.
Convenient organizers for shoes made of plastic pipes large diameter
To decorate your interior, you don’t need to buy expensive decor. It is enough to cut a thick plastic pipe into pieces of various lengths, paint the resulting elements in different colors, decorate them with sparkles, shells, pieces of colored glass, and you will get a magnificent set of flower pots. Plastic rings are an excellent material for creating festive compositions in the form wall panel. Christmas tree decorations, hearts, flowers or Easter figures are placed in its holes, depending on the festive occasion.
Stylish shelves for towels, napkins and household items
Original and convenient organizer for stationery
As you can see, ordinary construction pipes V in capable hands become both comfortable furniture and useful home equipment, and exquisite decor.
Video: Ideas for a house made of PVC pipes
With skill and a rich imagination, interesting and useful things can be made from any available materials, including plastic pipes.
Plastic pipes of different diameters are sold in any hardware store quite affordable prices. They are used in the installation of water supply, sewerage, heating, irrigation systems, and after construction or repair, unnecessary trimmings often clog the site, while they can serve as an excellent material for creative crafts.
Don’t rush to take construction waste to a landfill - we will tell you what can be done from a plastic pipe to turn excess waste into beautiful and functional interior items.
What is good about a plastic pipe?
We will not talk about the direct purpose of the product, but about the convenience of using varieties of plastic pipes specifically as a material for crafts. Plastic pipes are light weight, strong and quite durable. They are dirt-resistant, do not collect dust and are easy to clean. Products made from plastic pipes are safe to use even by small children (they do not break, are not heavy, and do not emit toxins).
For creative works More often they use PVC pipes, which are quite rigid and are easily connected with special nozzles and “adapters”, allowing the creation of collapsible structures. Polypropylene pipes can also be used, but to connect them you will need a special welding machine or compression fittings, and finished goods It will no longer be possible to disassemble it.
Methods for connecting pipes in structures
Plastic pipes can be used to make not only convenient household items, but also pieces of furniture. So that such homemade product served for a long time and was reliable in operation, it is necessary to take care correct connection individual segments. Since the connection of polypropylene pipes has already been said, we will consider the connection of only PVC pipes.
PVC plastic pipes can be connected in the following ways:
- into a socket with a rubber seal;
- using an adhesive composition;
- bolts, drilling holes.
The first connection method is characterized by simplicity, but lack of rigidity. Before connecting, it is recommended to clean the internal and external surfaces of the pipes at the junction from dust particles and treat the inserted part of the pipe silicone grease. First, the pipe is inserted into the socket until it stops, after which it is carefully pulled back by 0.7 - 1 cm. Structures assembled in this way can later be dismantled, which is convenient for seasonal products.
The second method of assembling pipes is characterized by reliable fixation and greater labor intensity. Work on connecting parts begins with processing the mating surfaces of the socket and pipe sandpaper for better grip. Then they must be degreased with methylene chloride. Adhesive composition applied along the entire length of the prepared outer surface of the pipe and 2/3 of the length inner surface bell Finally, the pipe is inserted into the socket until it stops and turned a quarter turn. For gluing, you need to press the parts for 1 minute. For good fixation, all operations to connect two segments must be carried out quickly enough. The connected elements are left for several hours until the adhesive composition has completely dried.
The third method is more labor-intensive, as it requires marking and preparing holes, but allows you to obtain collapsible structures with a reliable connection.
For corner joints and connecting several sections at once in one unit, it is convenient to use a variety of fittings. Plastic pipe structures can be of any complexity using numerous tees and fittings. Let's consider useful homemade products in order of increasing difficulty of execution.
Original and functional little things for interior decoration
Our review interesting ideas open the most simple products from a plastic pipe, which even novice DIYers can make. In addition, for such crafts you will need minimal amount material, and in some cases it will be possible to use even the shortest scraps.
From scraps of large and medium diameter pipes you can make a convenient and practical organizer for your office or workshop.
There are two possible execution options here:
- fastening with self-tapping screws to a wall or table, for which one end of the segment is cut off at an angle - a stationary option;
- gluing segments together to form a stable figure - a portable option.
The pieces can be left white or gray, or they can be painted in your favorite color. This organizer is indispensable for schoolchildren and people involved in creativity and handicrafts. With it, everything will always be at hand, and there will be perfect order on the table.
Additional comfort on the desktop will be provided by a drawing tablet and a laptop stand, which can be made from small-diameter polypropylene pipes.
Bookshelves are a special element of the interior. Their presence in a certain way characterizes the owner of the home. Corner shelf in high-tech style will not go unnoticed.
From numerous short scraps of different diameters you can make a patterned frame for a mirror or photograph. It is enough to glue the cut rings together according to a pre-prepared layout, which can be applied to a sheet of cardboard. It could be floral patterns or something abstract. The dimensions of the frame will depend on the amount of suitable material.
Large diameter trimmings can be used to create a comfortable shoe shelf with numerous compartments. This design will not take up much space in the hallway and will ensure proper storage of shoes and quick search for the right pair. The elements are connected using glue or self-tapping screws. To fix the shelf on the wall, you can use plywood sheet, to which the assembled shelf is first glued.
Some crafts made from PVC pipes will really appeal to lovers of fresh flowers. This reliable flower stand is easy to make and looks nice.
For production flower pots Small scraps of sewer pipes are well suited for replanting or breeding indoor pets. Showing your imagination, such pots can be decorated with colored paper, paint or bright stickers.
It is easy to make a stylish vase for artificial flowers and dried flowers from elongated cylinders of medium diameter. If you approach the implementation of this idea creatively, it may turn out original gift for a significant event.
Another extraordinary idea for the interior - homemade lamps in techno style. There are a lot of design options, but they all adhere to the principle of minimalism: no unnecessary details.
Using unused scraps, you can also make useful things for the hallway or corridor: a hanger for clothes and bags and a holder for garbage bags.
Crafts made from plastic pipes for the playground
From PVC pipes you can make many crafts for children's entertainment in the yard: educational mat, playpen, swing, sled, football goal, playhouse, outdoor shower and theater screen.
A very useful design for kids is a playpen made of PVC pipes.
Children will be delighted with the light swings, which dry out instantly after a warm summer rain.
For winter walks, a homemade sled will be the most reliable and fastest. The design turns out to be quite complex, but with the help of practical videos you can figure it out.
For active games in the yard, you can make safe football goals from leftover plastic pipes.
Many children often dream of their own castle in miniature. Making childhood dreams come true is quite simple and not at all expensive. The frame is made very quickly. All that remains is to select a beautiful dense material for the roof and walls, and the house is ready!
The following structure will help you cool down on a hot summer day. Such an open shower will be a joy not only for children, but also for adults.
You can make a theater screen from polypropylene pipes. It is enough to collect 3 frames, connect them together and cover them with beautifully decorated curtains. Home theater develops children's creative abilities and creates good conditions for a fun time.
We update the interior economically: furniture made of plastic pipes
DIY crafts made from plastic pipes can occupy a key place in the interior. Craftsmen share many extraordinary solutions that can significantly save the family budget. Let's highlight the brightest of them.
The most common and sought-after piece of furniture is a chair. Using sections of plastic pipes and connecting elements, you can make high-quality chairs different types: children's, folding for hiking and fishing, chairs and even high chairs.
Having mastered the assembly technique a little, you can proceed to more complex structures. A neat two-tier baby crib made of polypropylene pipes is a good alternative for country house or cottages, when buying a ready-made crib is too expensive. Moreover, when the kids grow up, the material can be used to make other useful crafts.
Glass Coffee table with a base made of PVC pipes in the next photo can hardly be called an amateur homemade product, since it looks like a designer’s work.
Another one original idea- shelving for the hallway or living room. By independently designing a shelving unit with the required number of shelves of the required size, you don’t have to waste time shopping around looking for something suitable.
Useful crafts for a country house and cottage
Unused and surplus building materials will definitely be used for summer cottage. Crafts made from plastic pipes for the dacha will make it much easier gardening work, will make your vacation more comfortable and help you avoid large material costs. At the same time, the designs look neat and stylish.
Small pieces and a few tees can make a nice clothes and towel rack. It is easy to clean and does not corrode.
Relaxing by the pool or in the shade of the garden is impossible to imagine without a sun lounger. The photo shows a chaise lounge made entirely of plastic pipes, but it can also be combined with dense material.
Carport is another one useful application PVC pipes. It will protect your vehicle not only from rain, but also from the scorching summer sun.
Often used for garden decoration garden arch, which can also be made of plastic pipes. A new element appears in its design - bent arches. You can bend pipes for an arched vault by heating gas burner or boiling water. You can also put the pipe on a metal rod and, sticking one end into the soil, bend it in an arc. This method requires some physical effort.
A simple and light gazebo will decorate the garden and protect from the sun and light rain. For the presented option, it is enough to attach waterproof raincoat fabric to the pipes and bend them on the reinforcing bars. To make the structure reliable, you need to ensure that the rods are well fixed in the soil.
The range of applications for plastic pipes is truly enormous and is limited only by your imagination and needs. You need a small woodshed, a gate, a cart or a fishing rod stand - take the required amount of pipe and bring your idea to life.
It is easy to make a convenient chicken feeder from sewer pipes. It makes it very convenient to add grain without entering the pen. Chickens cannot rake grain in such feeders, which saves feed.
A small greenhouse at your summer cottage can also be made from plastic pipes. The simplest option: make a rectangular frame and cover it with film or agrofibre.
A more serious structure - a seasonal greenhouse - will require more time and material. It is better to connect the elements with bolts, so that it is possible to disassemble the structure for the winter. Optimal shape greenhouses - arched. To create it, the ends of the pipes are placed on half-meter metal rods driven into the sides future greenhouse every meter. The size of the greenhouse depends on the planned use. The greenhouse can be installed on a foundation or on the ground. Film, polycarbonate or agrofibre can be used as a covering material.
Plastic sewer pipes can also become a container for growing flowers, herbs and vegetables. Very often they are used to create vertical vegetable gardens.
To fence the area, you can use a low fence made of plastic pipes, which is durable and minimum requirements in care (it does not need to be painted annually).
The use of plastic pipes is not limited to the ideas presented. This material is so versatile and easy to assemble (it is easy to cut, bend, has a variety of connecting parts) that it is simply impossible to ignore it in your home workshop.
To toys for children, thereby saving a considerable amount of money.
From this article you will learn what you can build with your own hands from plastic pvc pipes. The technology for manufacturing forged products from profile pipes will also be considered.
Contents of the article
Products made from plastic pipes
Plastic PVC pipes have exceptional performance qualities - they are low weight, high strength, resistance to deformation and aesthetic appearance - you do not have to paint your homemade products, since visually they will look great.
When working with PVC pipes, you will need to connect individual sections to each other, which requires the use of tees, couplings and crosses. Pipes and fittings can be joined by soldering (a special soldering iron is required) or glue. It is better to use glue because it is easier to work with, good composition– Tangit (costs up to 200 rubles for a tube weighing 125 g).
Making a practical chair from PVC
A chair made of plastic pipes can be used in the house, in the country or in. It is quite convenient, and the cost of pipes for its manufacture will cost you 3-5 times less than buying a finished factory product.
To make a chair with your own hands you will need:
- PVC pipes with a diameter of 30-35 mm (length depends on the size of the chair)
- plastic tees – 8 pieces, corner couplings – 4 pieces, – 4 pieces;
- glue for PVC pipes;
- plywood, foam rubber and seating material.
Manufacturing technology:
- According to the selected dimensions, PVC pipes are cut into sections of the required length. You can take the dimensions of the structure from furniture already in use at home.
- Legs are made - tees are installed in the center of the rack, supporting pipes under the seat are installed in them, and mounted on the upper section of the legs corner couplings (90 0), Armrest pipes are inserted into them and the constituent structural elements are joined together.
- The back of the chair is connected to the legs using fittings. The transverse jumpers can be made straight or curved; in the latter case, you will need to heat the PVC pipe over an open fire so that the plastic acquires sufficient plasticity.
- A seat made of plywood or solid wood is attached to the pipes using self-tapping screws, foam rubber is nailed to it with a stapler and the seat is covered with leatherette or fabric.
Forged products from profiles
Deserves special mention Forged Products from a profile pipe, the production of which is carried out by master blacksmiths. With the use of artistic forging the following can be performed:
- forged gates and gates;
- fences and fences;
- , railings, window bars;
- furniture and interior items;
- forged decorative elements– chandeliers, candlesticks, art installations.
If you want to make forged products with your own hands, you will need to take a training course and acquire the required equipment and tools, which include:
- A forge is a source of open fire for heating metal. There are forges that run on solid fuel (wood, coal) and gas. The cost starts from 20 thousand rubles.
- Anvil – working surface for metal processing, the weight of which can reach up to 300 kilograms.
- Impact hammers are a broad class of equipment that includes: rolling pins, chisels, smoothers and sledgehammers.
- Pliers for fixing the workpiece;
- Welding machine, grinder.
There is also a technology for “cold” artistic forging, the essence of which is the processing of steel blanks on special press machines in which the products are given the required shape. Almost all forged grilles, gates and factory-made ones are made using this method.
Initial cost of machines for cold forging starts from 250 tr. The production of forged structures can become a profitable business; such products are widely in demand on the market - 1 m 2 of forged ones costs from 15 thousand rubles.
