Another Industrial Pipe Bookshelf
Just moved to my new apartment I had hard struggle to find place for my books; so I started looking for a bookshelf that fits to my tastes and my pockets.
Something by Ikea wasn't good to place in that kind of apartment so I decided to make something by my own.
I wanted something modular and simple and cheap. I had some idraulic iron pipes at home so it was natural to think to pipe shelves.
Collect the Necessary
that's what I used for this basic project:
- n° 4 1/2"x200mm Iron pipes
- n° 4 1/2"x100mm Iron pipes
You can use just 4 pipes (1/2"x300mm) but I had to recycle so...
- n° 12 1/2" - 1/2" coupling
- n° 12 1/2" male - 3/8" female bushing
- n° 6 3/8" nipples
- n° 3 wooden boards (I used fir) 250mm x 1200 mmx 18 mm
Optional:
I used 4 rubber feet
Pierce the Wood
Depending on what kind of nipples you find you will have to drill a a different diameter; for me it was 18mm.
Assemble
starting from the bottom assemble everything.
WATER-BASED IMPREGNATING AGENT
finish the project using water-based impregnating agent. I used a walnut color.
Fill It With Your Books and Photos!
enjoy your new, cheap bookshelf!