Parts List:
1" schedule 40 PVC pipe (1)
- $1.18
1" schedule 40 PVC Tee
(2) - $0.54 each
PVC Glue (Low VOC) - $2.12 (optional)
Pipe Insulation 3/8" for 1" copper pipe (1): $1.85
Chain, Rope, Twine, cord, etc.
Screw-in Hooks (4)
1/4" x 1.25" bolts and matching nuts (4)
Required Tools:
Hacksaw or PVC pipe cutter
Drill
Screwdriver
Crescent wrench
Instructions:
1) Cut PVC pipe into four 12" pieces
2) Insert these pipes into the tops of the Tees
3) Put the remaining pipe, which should be about 48"
long,
into the empty holes in the Tees.
4) Adjust all joints so that the whole thing lies
in one plane.
5) Glue each joint with PVC glue (optional).
6) Cut the pipe insulation to the appropriate length
and
put around the PVC pipe as shown
below.
7) Drill holes (1/4") through the end of each exposed
pipe
8) Put 1.25" bolts through the holes and secure with
the
appropriate nuts. These will
serve as attachment points
for the chain or rope that the
rack will hang from.
9) Cut 4 pieces of rope, chain, etc. to the exact same
length, and attach to the bolts
that you previously
installed.
10) Put threaded hooks into the studs in the ceiling,
aligning
them as closely as possible to the 4 corners
of the
rack. Attach the rope or chain to the hooks.
You're
done!
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