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==Introduction==
A very useful construction material...
*[http://www.formufit.com/what-is-pvc-pipe PVC 101]
==How-To Manuals==
*[http://www.formufit.com/guides PVC Field Manuals] freely sourced by FORMUFIT for cutting, cleaning, assembling, bending, sizing.


==Plans and Design Ideas==
{{Hint|Formufit Corners are useful for making 3D printer frames}}
*http://www.formufit.com/free-pvc-projects-plans/
 
=Corners=
 
Content continued at [[Formufit Corners]]
*Less than $2 for 1" size on Amazon - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073YNWC8P/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B073YNWC8P&pd_rd_wg=DS1tB&pd_rd_r=J7XNNYWGQZ7AVRDRY3EK&pd_rd_w=0Roxc]
*Menards has these furniture grade corners - [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/fittings/pvc-fittings/pipeworks-1-1-4-3-way-furniture-grade-pvc-elbow-4-pack/p-1453743575551.htm?cm_vc=PDPZ1]
*Formufit - PVC corner construction set - [http://www.formufit.com/what-is-pvc-pipe PVC 101]
[[File:formufit.jpg|400px]]
*How-To Manuals - [http://www.formufit.com/guides PVC Field Manuals] freely sourced by FORMUFIT for cutting, cleaning, assembling, bending, sizing.
*Plans and Design Ideas - http://www.formufit.com/free-pvc-projects-plans/
 
 
=CAD File Sources=
*McMaster-Carr - Schedule 40 DWV Drain waste Vent + Many Others - [https://www.mcmaster.com/#pvc-pipe-fittings/]
:*Note that, ex., standard pipe has 1/4" wall for 3", vs 1/8" wall for thinner
=Source Catalogs with Drawings=
*Charlotte Pipe - [http://www.charlottepipe.com/Documents/DimensionalCatalogs/Plastic_Pipe_Fittings_DC-DWV(609).pdf]
 
=PVC Pipe Dimensions Only=
*Schedule 40 and 80 - [http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/pvc-cpvc-pipes-dimensions-d_795.html]
 
=Toilet Pipe=
*Typical US toilets connect to a 4" pipe. A 'closet  bend' connects from the 4" pipe of a toilet to the rest of the plumbing, which is 3". [http://diyhomerepairandremodeling.com/toilet-pipe-sizes-and-diameters-2].
 
=Notes=
''...of note, this company will offer store credit for creations submitted to their free online library.  In addition, they have Sketchup creations that could be of use to your Factor e Farm.  Perhaps an informal partnership with OSE could help you source much needed materials?''
 
=Sourcing=
*6" PVC - 10' - $40 - [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/pvc-pipe-fittings/solid-core-pvc-plain-end-pipe-schedule-40/pvc076000600ha/plumbing/pipe-fittings/pvc-pipe-fittings/solid-core-pvc-plain-end-pipe-schedule-40/pvc078000600/plumbing/pipe-fittings/pvc-pipe-fittings/solid-core-pvc-plain-end-pipe-schedule-40/pvc076000600ha/plumbing/pipe-fittings/pvc-pipe-fittings/solid-core-pvc-plain-end-pipe-schedule-40/pvc078000600/plumbing/pipe-fittings/pvc-pipe-fittings/solid-core-pvc-plain-end-pipe-schedule-40/pvc076000600ha/p-1444426393962.htm]
 
=Links=
*[[PVC Pipe]]
*[[PVC Pipe Pressure Rating]]

Latest revision as of 19:33, 1 April 2020


HintLightbulb.png Hint: Formufit Corners are useful for making 3D printer frames

Corners

Content continued at Formufit Corners

  • Less than $2 for 1" size on Amazon - [1]
  • Menards has these furniture grade corners - [2]
  • Formufit - PVC corner construction set - PVC 101

Formufit.jpg


CAD File Sources

  • McMaster-Carr - Schedule 40 DWV Drain waste Vent + Many Others - [3]
  • Note that, ex., standard pipe has 1/4" wall for 3", vs 1/8" wall for thinner

Source Catalogs with Drawings

  • Charlotte Pipe - [4]

PVC Pipe Dimensions Only

  • Schedule 40 and 80 - [5]

Toilet Pipe

  • Typical US toilets connect to a 4" pipe. A 'closet bend' connects from the 4" pipe of a toilet to the rest of the plumbing, which is 3". [6].

Notes

...of note, this company will offer store credit for creations submitted to their free online library. In addition, they have Sketchup creations that could be of use to your Factor e Farm. Perhaps an informal partnership with OSE could help you source much needed materials?

Sourcing

  • 6" PVC - 10' - $40 - [7]

Links