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Document builds using CAD software

Dex Holmes — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:52:40 GMT

are the pieces we purchase available in 2-D/3-D, pdf, DWX, DXF symbols

DIY Star Threaded Insert Tool

Aksel Pedersen — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:24:17 GMT

Hi Guys! Things look great for you! I know its been a while but I have not had any MP kayak projects lately until now. I built a modular Shallow Water Anchor Stake Out Pole using 3/4 EMT and 1/4 x 20 inserts. I saw Jake's video for your insert tool and I came up with a simple and inexpensive tool that may interest you all. I will include the link for the tool and for the Modular Pole when it is published. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XtgNPgs9_MU

Boat Blind Build

Chris DeArcos — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:57:26 GMT

I am thinking about in the wall of my boat blind making a cradle that holds a medium size jet sled with a bag that holds three dozen decoys. What kind of wieght will a frame 30" wide by 60" long hold. Not sure yet if I should use 3/4" or 1" emt for this frame. There will be Tee fittings used in the frame. Thanks in advance for any suggestions

Golf Challenge Sign

Jake Lewis — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:38:22 GMT

"The first item we built is this sign stand. It holds a sign made of sugar glass. For the Braden’s Hope golf tournament fundraiser, golfers can try to break the sugar glass sign. If successful they get to advance to the green on that hole. We also built the gateway to the event. Your video about securing the structure with paracord was very useful." - Steve (Fastsigns Blue Valley)

Hanging Shelf

Jake Lewis — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:59:56 GMT

"My first build with Maker Pipe went exactly to plan. The result is a shelf in a mobile workshop that is strong, functional, and completely customized to the space. Inexpensive to construct, it all went together precisely and intuitively. I'm amazed." - Shawn

EMT Bird Feeder Bar

Jeff Lockhart — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:44:41 GMT

I am building an EMT Bird Feeder Bar. I need it to swing 90-degrees, and I will attach a 45-degree bar to support the weight. I was looking at the barrel hinge, and I think it will work the best. I am concerned about the material of the hinge. What you are selling right now is b-stock. It appears that the plating is peeling off. Will you be getting any Standard stock soon?

I have added an image that roughly shows what me Idea is.

Printer Stand and charging station

Kris K — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:22:22 GMT

Recently made a stand for my paper printer and 3D printer for my office. I need three shelves for filament and paper, with an open top shelf for the printers. Overall, quality build but would change some things if I did it over again. Would use 4-way connectors instead of 180-degree for the middle sections in the future. Shrink wrap was a pain. Would rather paint with prime/paint in the future. When painting, I forgot to remove the rubber shims because I would be using shrink wrap. So had to remove shims and repaint. The Rubber feet do not fit well over the shrink wrapped EMT, they split. so you have to remove the shrink wrap and use on bare metal. 1/3 MDF was thin and flimsy, bent easily, I'd upgrade to thicker MDF. But it passed the wife-test of looking good in my office and being functional, so it stays.

Supplies:

10 x 3/4" EMT

16 x 90 degree connectors

8 x 180 degree connectors

6 rubber feet

20 x 1-hole straps for support under shelves

white shrink wrap

1/2" MDF for shelves + faux wood peel and stick paper

Garden Boxes

Jake Lewis — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:06:42 GMT

Rita and Ken had a conduit and Maker Pipe garden box that was being tampered with by animals. They added some protection by utilizing some T Connectors to make friction based hinging lids for the box. There are two lids that fold in opposite directions which gives them the opportunity to open one side and not the other. It's working great to protect the plants underneath and they can easily rotate it to gain access to the garden!

Smitty Sled

Jake Lewis — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:59:10 GMT

"I built a Smitty Sled with parts I ordered and all the parts worked great. This was a fun build and I’m really impressed with the quality and easy build. Gen 1 build goal was to build a frame that can accommodate all three sled I have. Goal was met by creating 3 separate cross braces to fit each sled. I ordered more parts today to build a push bar for the sled and a telescopic pole for under sled cross brace so I only need one cross bar when traveling. My question is about using the plastic shims on 1/2” conduit and coupler for 3/4” conduit... I’m happy to have found your company but feel like I’ve opened Pandora’s box as I’ll likely spend way too much time and money buying more parts." - Steve

My Personal Garden

Jake Lewis — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:28:54 GMT

A few weeks ago I made a video about my first personal garden and talked through some different constraints and ideas that I had for the space I was working in. You can watch that here.

After reading all of the helpful advice and comments that you guys left, here is the first cart that I made along with the mini model that I used to plan it out. This solution allows me to easily move the cart around based on where the sun is or if there is some other constraint like landscapers needing to get where the cart is parked.

You guys also advised that I use grow bags or buckets since we will need to move the whole setup next year most likely. This tiered design supports the buckets and elevates them slightly.

I am excited to be able to build off of these carts and add some trellis netting etc. off of them when the time comes. A lot of you suggested that I add automated irrigation so I'm going to look into building that in as well. I also think that I will need to beef up the cart and add some bracing once the buckets are loaded down with plants and soil and water etc. but it moves really good right now so we will see.

I saw some examples of this kind of thing out of wood (last picture) but they were stationary and kind of bulky so I came up with this out of conduit instead.

All in all I am happy with this first prototype and plan to build a second one this weekend so I can get plants in place. I'd love to hear what you guys think about it so far! Thanks for all the advice and feedback that you shared after that last video!

Update on 6/5/26: I am posting a video tomorrow that showcases the two finished carts. I've got plants in them now, but there's a small problem. The carts don't roll lol I didn't think through the rear handle design very well. With all of the weight of plants and soil and such the rear handle is under a lot of stress. I was going to address it in this video, but decided that this topic deserved a whole video of its own. I also upgraded the bucket braces by using T Connectors to attach the arm instead of the adjustable angles. It is way stronger and stiffer nowhttps://files-us-east-1.t-cdn.net/files/aH6oGjxzxVEg0VFN5CXXT .