Weekender in pipe

[mikeschn]

Interesting blog about building with pipe and special fittings.

I drew up the weekender in pipe...

http://simplifiedbuilding.com/blog/?p=85

Mike...

[SteveH]

Mike,

Looks like it would be easy in square tubing.

[mikeschn]

But welded, rather than those expensive fittings that they sell. Yep, it would be easy enough.

Mike...

[PaulC]

Why not use thread seal on the joints, fit a tap somewhere and fill the whole frame full of water No need for an underbelly water tank then

Okay, I'll go and stand in the corner now

Cheers
Paul

[Laredo]

Aha! Modeling for real size and fit, affordably ...

Mike, what would that weigh in, say, 1 1/2'' Schedule-40 PVC?

[alaska teardrop]

Mike,

Looks like it would be easy in square tubing.

Steve, And stronger too! Also, lighter than most assume.

Fred

[ARKPAT]

Mike several years ago I build a tempory shelter to work on my car in the winter. The frame was made from 2" Schedule 40 PVC pipe. It was 8' X 8' X 6' high using 6 mil plastic ( clear ) "Visqueen" (I know Trade name ). It worked for me several time in the past and I still have the frame. It worked out for me very well that I made a Frame for my older F-150 short bed pickup with a tarp. It worked OK for the mild season camping. I did notice on another thread a EZ style shelter one of the group made. That is very close to the one I made for winter car repair in the weather.

P.S. Metal tubing ???? Alum. conduit or emt conduit or thin wall steel ( I have and idea I will playing with on this later <no weld> second build idea <lite lite> ):thumbsup:

Pat