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Copper Pipe Shelves

April 8, 2015 ·

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Our latest Drifter + the Gypsy contribution featured copper pipe (surprise, surprise)! I have been eyeing the beautiful industrial pipe shelves that have been floating around. So I finally got around to building them myself, although instead of using all iron pipe I used mostly copper which is a lot lighter. The weight is an important factor for me since there are no studs in my walls. Plus, it fits in well with my other copper projects.

Instead of getting wood cut to size, I went the easy route and bought plain white shelves from Home Depot. However, you can easily buy wood and stain or paint it to match whatever style you’re going for.copper-shelves_15

    Materials

  • 2-3 shelves (I used these ones) //
  • 1/2” copper pipe //
  • Pipe cutter //
  • Flanges (2 per shelf) //
  • Copper male adapter (2 per shelf) //
  • Screws (8 per shelf) //
  • Drill //
  • Copper tube cap (2 per shelf)

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Steps:

1. Cut your copper pipe using the pipe cutter. You will want to cut two pieces for each shelf in the length of the shelf width (so for me this was 10”).

2. Measure on the wall where you want your shelf or shelves to be. I bought a 48” shelf so I measured 48” along the wall where I wanted the first shelf to be and then a little below that I measured another 48” for the second shelf.

3. Mark dots about 6 inches from both edges. This is where the pipe will go.

4. Use a drill to screw in your flanges on the dots.

5. Screw in a male adapter to each flange.

6. Place one pipe piece inside the male adapter.

7. Repeat on the other side and for any other shelves.

8. Place your shelf on top of the two pipe pieces.

9. Optional: Add a tube cap to the end of the pipe pieces to create a more finished look.

10. Decorate your new shelves.copper-shelves_9copper shelves_18

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Simple Copper Bedside Table DIY Copper Frames DIY Copper Pipe Bookcase
   

Posted by Malissa / Filed In: Home Decor DIY

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