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Patio Light

Mark Sastre — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:46:36 GMT

I just discovered your company! I've been looking for these exact components but had no idea how to get them - then I found you. My light can finally exist.

Catio

Jake Lewis — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:03:00 GMT

"Hi Folks, Your product line was critical to creating a cost-effective approach to the design challenge of creating a "catio" from an existing balcony with wood rails and a sill. Using the upright and angle hardware, clamps to secure a cross brace, we created a very secure and sturdy place for our cats to hang out. We used 30% shade cloth with grommets every 2' and gathered it to neaten up the appearance. My better half is not thrilled about the 100% neat finish, but we can work on that. Thought about cutting 4" PVC or drain tile pipe in half and use lengths to cover the slack."

Marching Band Props

Jake Lewis — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:25:07 GMT

"Found these products after years of making props for the marching band out of wood and sheet metal. Some props this year made of wood and some made with EMT pipe and these connectors with OSB attached. The wood props have been breaking continuously while the EMT framed props have had no problems, even with multiple kids standing and running across them. Lighter and stronger than wood." - Kevin

Solar Panel Ground Rack

Jake Lewis — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:24:32 GMT

"The Maker Pipe connectors were easy to work with and made a solid rack. I estimate that I saved a few hundred dollars compared to the cheapest pre-made racks, and I'm really impressed with how they turned out." - Frank

PVC Shrink wrap

Karah Ladd — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:55:09 GMT

Hi!! Planning on doing my first project and wanted to use the PVC shrink wrap ai’ve seen quite a few people use.

Where are y’all finding it, and what exactly am I looking for?

thanks!!

Hand Rail

Jake Lewis — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:26:25 GMT

"The product worked exactly as I expected. As my first simple use case I built a functional stair railing very quickly. The team's support was awesome too, answered all of my questions and gave me new ideas on how to use the product in the future." - D.B.

Balloon Prop Frames

Jake Lewis — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:38:34 GMT

"Extremely satisfied w the product bc for years I searched for ways to help my balloon frames other than welding or bending pipe! Thanks so much very easy to use and came so quickly for a deadline project :)" - Patricia

Car Hammock Stand

Jake Lewis — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:35:24 GMT

"I finished this last year but just now got out to test it.

I used a wheel caster to mount the connection to on the car roof rack. I glued a rubber pad and used fuel hose on the u bolts so it won't scratch up the paint.

I added eye bolts to hang the rain fly and put a 5/8" grounding rod inside the 1/2" EMT and a 1" around the 3/4" EMT to stiffen it all up to take the weight. After the pole is extended to the right size, a lock pin is used to keep the pole from collapsing. The telescoping section is to help hold it in place for setup but the plastic won't hold under load.

All folded up, it is stored in a waterproof ski bag and strapped to the roof rack with bungies." - Garren

Patio Shade

Jake Lewis — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:09:51 GMT

Tony built this really creative shade that is made to sit over a patio and rests on the edges of the roof! The peak is made with the 135 Degree Connector. He used T Connectors in the corners to create the angle up to the roof peak and complete the rectangular shape. He also used a couple more T's in the middle of the frame that achieve the same angle up to the roof. Next to those six T's, he used more T's to create short vertical posts that have rubber pipe feet on them for resting on the roof. Really creative and it looks like it's working out great!

Outdoor Projector Screen

Jake Lewis — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:02:54 GMT

"Made this outdoor movie screen with 3/4" conduit, using T connectors with quick release levers. Not a huge project, but the Maker Pipe parts made it a breeze. The online videos were very helpful." - Dave