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Visio or CAD Stencils

Andi Basile — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:49:49 GMT

Hi, Excited for my Maker Pipe parts to show up this week for my outdoor stage! Has anyone ever made a library of graphic shape stencils for apps like Visio, CAD or Google Sketch that one could use to design their next project?

Help with ideas

Gary — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:23:33 GMT

I am looking for ways to connect 3/4 to 1” conduit to 1-5/8” tarp carport cover to build an awning that comes off of it to extend out towards the campfire. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Struggling to find anything.

How to connect two 4 ½ foot lengths of 1 inch conduit end to end

Alexa Freeman — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:46:36 GMT

I want to end up with a 9' piece of conduit. It needs to be strong because it will hold a gate. Is the conduit coupler strong enough to make a post with a gate swinging off it? I also thought about using threaded pipe inserts but I couldn't figure out how to use a threaded rod to connect the two. halves.

I'm not using a 9' piece because I need to pound a foot or so into the ground and I can't do that 9' off the ground. 4 ½ feet is doable.

Garden Frames

Jake Lewis — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:29:37 GMT

"I live in HOT HOT Texas. I have used PVC but it deteriorates in the sun. I am so thankful for maker pipe connectors and videos that have helped and inspired me to rethink how I garden. I built structures over beds to grow in layers and to give protection to plants from insects and freezing (infrequent for us) temps. The photo shows the structures, planting in progress." - April

Low Tunnel

Jake Lewis — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:16:30 GMT

"This was my second order for 3/4” clamps in building low tunnel hoop trellises (the first order was for 8’ high tomato plant trellises). I was able to use the clamps in attaching to my concrete garden beds, while following the DIY video in bending the hoops with an emt conduit bender. The results could not have been better!" - Dan

Pergola Roof Frame

Jake Lewis — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:15:19 GMT

"I used the 1” fittings to build the purlin structure for my Sunscape roof panels. The 1” conduit was the perfect solution and the Maker Pipe parts made it all happen." - Steve

Driveway Canopy

Jake Lewis — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:52:44 GMT

"Thx for making cool products & sharing your ideas that helped me come up with this." - Aaron

Christmas Prop Mounts

Jake Lewis — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:55:15 GMT

"Saw your video today and nearly spit coffee out of my mouth because this year I'm using Sammy's Screws, EMT and Maker Pipe flanges, threaded inserts and connectors for my Christmas show house display. I first screwed Sammy's swivel screws into the rafter tails. I then put threaded inserts in 3/4" EMT. After attaching these I attached the other end of the EMT to your flanges that are screwed into 2X6 lumber. I then attached EMT cross bars that I'm zip tying my props to. Not done yet. Still have 8 more spinners to attach. Pictures are worth a thousand of my words, lol." - Gerald

Vertical gate

Bill — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:57:29 GMT

I am trying to squirrel proof my garden beds. My beds are 36 inches apart so a gate opening outward would have to be very limited in size. I am thinking of using vertically moving gates/sides. Does anyone have any experience of using the 3/4 tee and not tightening it so a 3/4 EMY pipe can slide in it ?? I am having a bit of a hard time engineering this

Thanks for the help

Generator Enclosure

Jake Lewis — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:51:51 GMT

Jafar shared this awesome build in the Maker Pipe Facebook Group!

"I made an enclosure in 2024 for the portable generator to keep it outside year round and keep the rain off of it. I used an impact driver to tighten the screws. Lattice makes it unrecognizable from the driveway. It's holding up great. Aside from bracing the corners with some perforated steel strapping, the frame is conduit and fittings. There a few other strategically located self tapping screws. The roof is held on with zip ties and washers from roofing screws. I hole per tie. I couldn't figure out how others have attached, so came up with this. I demonstrated feasibility with some found parts inside before committing. A door on each end. One for the propane tanks and the other for control panel."

Maker Pipe Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerpipe/permalink/1901295157498864