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If you can model it, you can build it! Maker Pipe Minis are a simple and fun way to plan your DIY pipe builds. These small scale replicas of our connector system are made of plastic and pair with off the shelf coffee stirrers. 3D modeling your build with Maker Pipe Minis allows you to see what connectors you need for your project. The mini connectors make the same connections that the regular connectors make so you can plan out your build exactly. One pack includes...
*Your first Maker Pipe Mini pack includes a coupon for $5 off a future purchase. (Limit one coupon used per future order)
The planning stage of a DIY pipe build can be difficult. We wanted to make planning just as easy as building with Maker Pipe so we created these mini connectors. Coffee stirrers fit easily into the open ends of the connectors easily so you can learn building techniques that translate to the real thing. If you have a 3D printer you can get the stl files for free down below and print your own.
decent bundle of connectors but the pieces don't seem to be cleaned up after they're produced. so it can be difficult to make some connections without removing the extra plastic on the inside of them. Some of them fit well but some are too big and create a loose connection. but it's not a huge deal. it doesn't take long to remove the extra plastic.
the fact that the bundle only includes 9 out of the 13 connectors the company produces makes it difficult to create something more complex. like the adjustable 180 degree connecter for example. the description is accurate for the bundle but it would be nice to have every single piece for what I would like to create.
And they're re-usable! I used them to plan my first build - a kayak rack. Next I'm going to build a sim-racing cockpit...
I am preparing to build a tomato trellis for 2025 & in the process of planning wanted to insure that the trellis was large & strong enough to support the plants. After constructing version 1 I sent the design over to Jake at Maker Pipe who reviewed it and he made some suggestions which I incorporated. The mini's helped me avoid making unnecessary mistakes & cost on the trellis. High recommend the mini's.
Thank you Maker Pipe!
I have a raised bed that I use for tomatoes and as soon as they started to ripen this summer, I would wake up to 1 or 2 ripe ones with chunks eaten out of them by squirrels. Inspired by the garden structures in the maker pipe projects book, I decided to build a cage around the bed. With only a pipe cutter and a 5 mm allen wrench, I was able to put this together in a weekend once I got the right parts. (This took a couple of shipments due to my measure once, cut twice technique.) The next project is a compost bin. Great product and fast shipping!
