Working with tapered pipe threads other may find using blue Loctite on the couplers that have been pre-set to matching sections will help keep the couplers from threading deeper when the section above is installed. Get the big tube. Those threads are thirsty. Apply it to the male threads and use blue because you can break it free if you decide to reconfigure what you've built.
I like this idea, particularly for shop shelving, but I'm concerned that the wood shelf resting on the end faces of four couplings is going to gouge the wood when a load is applied. Wouldn't the use of four flanges spread the load better ?? Am I over-engineering again ??
Well, the shelves are technically resting on silicone covering the couplings so I don't think it's gauged this pine at all. The top edges of the couplings are maybe 1/4"+ thick so there's plenty of surface area for 2' - 4' long shelves. We've got heavy enameled cast iron pots on the shelves now (~30 lbs per shelf) with no issues. But yeah if you wanted to put lots of heavy item, you can certainly use the floor flanges there. You'd even up having to use a bunch though as you'd have to use 4 underneath each shelf and again on the tops which I thought would get in the way of moving pots in and out. This would certainly be very stable though! If you're able to just mount them to a wall (in a stud), you can also use a floor-flange and a 12" piece of pipe with a cap to set the shelves on. There's certainly lots of combinations using the pipe and connections, so you might play with a few just to see what suits your build. Since I knew what we'd be putting on these, I didn't want to over do it.
Another nice and concise DIY video that’s enjoyable to watch. Thanks for posting it.
Thanks! Glad you liked it!!
The shelves turned out great!
Thanks Bruce!
Working with tapered pipe threads other may find using blue Loctite on the couplers that have been pre-set to matching sections will help keep the couplers from threading deeper when the section above is installed. Get the big tube. Those threads are thirsty. Apply it to the male threads and use blue because you can break it free if you decide to reconfigure what you've built.
Great tip! Getting them all nicely adjusted up can be a bit fiddly.
Thank you!
I like this idea, particularly for shop shelving, but I'm concerned that the wood shelf resting on the end faces of four couplings is going to gouge the wood when a load is applied. Wouldn't the use of four flanges spread the load better ?? Am I over-engineering again ??
Well, the shelves are technically resting on silicone covering the couplings so I don't think it's gauged this pine at all. The top edges of the couplings are maybe 1/4"+ thick so there's plenty of surface area for 2' - 4' long shelves. We've got heavy enameled cast iron pots on the shelves now (~30 lbs per shelf) with no issues.
But yeah if you wanted to put lots of heavy item, you can certainly use the floor flanges there. You'd even up having to use a bunch though as you'd have to use 4 underneath each shelf and again on the tops which I thought would get in the way of moving pots in and out. This would certainly be very stable though!
If you're able to just mount them to a wall (in a stud), you can also use a floor-flange and a 12" piece of pipe with a cap to set the shelves on.
There's certainly lots of combinations using the pipe and connections, so you might play with a few just to see what suits your build. Since I knew what we'd be putting on these, I didn't want to over do it.
Nice!!
How much did the materials cost?
Great vid, thanks! 4:59
Thanks!!
Very nice1