Making Boxes from PVC Sewer Pipe

[wizard69]

Another fantastic post from Rick. This makes me wonder about the possibility of blow molding softened PVC. Basically use an outside form instead of an inside.

[MasterMaker]

For storage large plastic cable-channel also works great, just cut it into sections, glue pieces of the lid to the rear of the u-shaped channel piece and use some wood plate(particle-board, old floor laminate(amazing material, and cheap) to make fronts...

Using a piece of plate in both ends of the channel section allows you to retain the lid and make sliding lid stackable boxes..

[rgsparber]

For storage large plastic cable-channel also works great, just cut it into sections, glue pieces of the lid to the rear of the u-shaped channel piece and use some wood plate(particle-board, old floor laminate(amazing material, and cheap) to make fronts...

Using a piece of plate in both ends of the channel section allows you to retain the lid and make sliding lid stackable boxes..

Like this? https://www.alliedelec.com/product/p...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

I had some PVC rain gutter and tried reforming it into a square U shape. Worked nicely!

Thanks,

Rick

[rgsparber]

I have added a warning at the top of the article. Thanks to nova_robotics and clinton1 for bring this to my attention. I can see that if someone was to use a torch, this could get dangerous very quickly.

Rick

[12fasted]

What a great idea. Bin boxes get expensive in hurry. I will Be giving this a try!

[MasterMaker]

Like this? https://www.alliedelec.com/product/p...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

I had some PVC rain gutter and tried reforming it into a square U shape. Worked nicely!

Thanks,

Rick

Yup, that's the stuff.

Comes in several different large dimensions from large and square to very wide and shallow, which makes it a lot easier to find a dimension that suits one's particular use.

[DIYer]

Thanks earz! We've added your PVC Inner Coupling to our Miscellaneous category,
as well as to your builder page: earz's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

PVC Inner Coupling by earz

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[DIYer]

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as well as to your builder page: earz's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Wireless Charging Mount by earz

tags: PVC, charger, wireless, smartphone

[DIYer]

Thanks earz! We've added your Tarp Clips to our Miscellaneous category,
as well as to your builder page: earz's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Tarp Clips by earz

tags: PVC, clip

[Nick79]

PVC and a heat gun - I have modified PVC pipe* for various projects using this technique - and yes, you do need to be careful of fumes produced during the process. I try to do this outside with a fan blowing the fumes away. I am sure the boxes are strong but most of my applications don't require a HD box, so I just buy storage containers from D-Tree 2-3 for $1. Sorry $1.25 now.

*I modify PVC pipe to make fittings for shop-type vacuums for tools and dust collection purposes. With heat you can adjust the diameter of pipe (+ or -) to conform to your tools or connecting hoses, as required.