Laptop owners often face the problem of their device overheating. This is due to the fact that the outflow of hot air from the ventilation holes is poor. Decide this problem When the laptop gets warm, a laptop stand will help, which slightly raises it above the work surface. On the mobile accessories market, you can find cooling pads with built-in coolers or regular pads that are made of metal or plastic.
If you want the laptop to work longer, but at the same time it would be a pity to throw it away large amounts on a stand, we recommend making it yourself from PVC pipes. You can make a convenient stand at minimal cost within an hour.
Materials for making the stand:
- PVC pipes;
- marker;
- roulette;
- glue;
- PVC elbows;
- dye.
DIY laptop stand master class
1. Take a 0.75-inch pipe and cut it into several parts: 6 cm - 2 pieces, 16.8 cm - 2 pieces, 24 cm - 1 piece. Please take measurements of your laptop in advance, as these dimensions may not fit some models.
2. Start assembling the stand with the longest part of the pipe. Attach your elbows to it at both ends.
3. Take the two smallest pieces of pipe and insert them into the elbows. At the free ends of these small pieces, fasten the elbows again, perpendicular to the base. Glue all the elbows in this design so that the stand is strong.
4. Attach the last two elbows to the remaining two sections of pipe and connect them to the structure that was created in step 3. The last sections of pipes can be twisted if necessary, then the stand will fold compactly.
The finished structure can be painted spray paint in a color that will harmonize with desk And common interior. Experts recommend using a laptop stand not only to protect the device itself from overheating, but also to ensure that computer owners develop correct posture.
If you want the stand to not only elevate your laptop, but also cool it, follow the instructions from another master class.
Materials for making the cooling pad:
- marker;
- screwdriver;
- computer fan 12x12 cm;
- USB plug (male/plug);
- electrical tape;
- the wire;
- folder;
- knife.
Master class: DIY laptop stand with cooling
1. Choose a place where the fan will be located. It is advisable to install it on a stand in the place where the laptop heats up the most (processor, video card). The size of the folder - the future stand - allows you to place even 2 12x12 cm fans.
2. Trace the outline of the fan on the folder with a marker, and also mark the holes for the nails.
3. Cut holes along the contour on one side and secure the fan. Install the fan so that it blows air from under the laptop, and not vice versa.
4. Now you need to connect the fan to USB. To do this, you will have to figure out what the wires mean: yellow – speed monitoring, you don’t need to touch it; red – plus; black – minus.
5. After connecting the wires, do not forget about the insulation.
6. You can maintain the angle of the stand using matchbox, which is glued to the folder.
Using PVC pipes. But greenhouses and canopies are not all that can be made from PVC and aluminum pipes with different diameters. Furniture, decorative items for the home, organizers, shelving, even weapons - beautiful bows different forms. People's imagination is constantly being embodied in new PVC forms, and we have made a selection of the most interesting DIY projects for you.
Let's start with homemade furniture made of aluminum and PVC pipes connected by fittings. There is both children's furniture and options for adults, cute designs that will fit into any interior, and shelving with many shelves.
DIY furniture made from pipes
1. Low table made of pipes and wood
Table made of pipes and woodAnd here is a detailed video instruction on how to make it.
2. Dining table
Dinner table
This table made of three boards and metal pipes can be used as a dining table. Note industrial style in room design. You can see the manufacturing technology.
3. Large rack made of pipes and wood
Pantry rack A rack for a spacious pantry or garage is an excellent solution for storing all sorts of things. It's durable and looks cool. Read the assembly manual.
4. Shelving for the room
Hall rack TV, audio system, souvenirs and books - everything will fit on this homemade rack. Let's see how to make it.
5. Another rack
Shelving made of metal and wood The shape of this rack is somewhat unusual, as if it was planned for specific items. Looks cool with paintings, figurines and other contents. There is a list of building materials and a story about production.
6. Coffee table with glass top
Coffee table
The legs of this table are made from bent and painted PVC pipes. As for the tabletop, you don’t have to make it out of glass, but it certainly looks cooler. you will find manufacturing instructions.
7. Bed made of aluminum pipes
Bed with aluminum tube frame Large bed frame with canopy made of aluminum pipes and fittings. Manufacturing Guide.
8. A simpler bed made of pipes and wood
Bed made of pipes and wood This bed looks simpler and is easier to make. You will need pipes, fittings, wooden "ribs" and a manufacturing manual.
9. Canopy over the crib
Canopy over the crib Anyone can make this simple canopy from PVC pipes. It turns out a children's bed with a tulle canopy.
10. Simple towel rack
Towel dryer A few PVC pipes and fittings, and your towel rail is ready.
11. Cute chairs for children
Chairs for children You can easily make these cute chairs yourself. Frame made of PVC pipes and seat woven from threads. You can see how to braid chairs.
12. Simple Camping Chairs
Outdoor chairs Small comfortable chairs for the patio or outdoor trips. Bright furniture Children will definitely like it. See how to make such chairs.
13. Play area
Place to play For kids, you can organize a place to play with a PVC frame.
14. Beach style bar counter
Bar counter PVC pipes painted to resemble bamboo, various attributes such as exotic masks and thatched roof- this bar counter will be an excellent reminder of exotic hot countries and beach holiday. Read detailed instructions on production.
15. Simple and convenient drawing tablet
PVC tablet This lightweight drawing tablet is perfect for home practice. There is no need to attach paper to it - the album is placed on a special stand along the bottom edge of the tablet. Read how to make it.
Organizers and shelves
16. Desk organizer
Simple desk organizer 20. Creative wine rack
Wine stand If you need a stand for a maximum of four or five bottles, you can make a PVC creative like this. It's easy to do and looks great.
21. Laptop stand
Notebook Stand Simple and convenient stand for working with a laptop.
Interior decorative items and gifts
22. Curtain rod
Curtain rod Nice cornice made of painted PVC pipes and decorative elements. Read more about production.
23. Dresser decoration
Dresser decoration PVC pipes cut into thin rings can serve as decoration for furniture.
24. Creative frame for a mirror
Mirror frame And again PVC pipes, cut into thin rings. Cut it out, put it in the right order, glue it together and admire the new frame.
25. Piggy bank
Piggy bank This funny pig with a base made from a scrap of PVC pipe can be given to someone or placed at home as a souvenir. Here
Each of us has seen plastic water pipes at least once in our lives, but no one has any idea how many useful things can be made from them. It is unlikely that they are suitable only for plumbing.
Notebook Stand.
For our stand you will need five straight pieces of polypropylene pipes, the length depends on your laptop model, six corners, a welding machine for polypropylene and 15 minutes. free time.Instead of a welding machine, you can use glue. True, then the time to obtain the finished product will increase somewhat. The glue usually needs time to set, and the adhesive seam usually gains full strength within 24 hours.
And using sewer pipes production possible collapsible design, besides, sewer pipes are an order of magnitude cheaper, and their strength will be quite sufficient for our product. The only thing is to make sure that there are rubber gaskets in the corners. Without them, the connection will be shaky and fragile.
We measure your laptop, cut the pipes to fit, but not very accurately, a tolerance of 1-2 cm is acceptable.
So, what you got: one pipe corresponding to the horizontal, two verticals of the computer and two at a height convenient for you above the table. Welding machine It’s convenient and won’t cause any problems, attaches to the table, is easy to use, you can easily find it or ask your friends. The only thing is not to rush, be as careful as possible so as not to spoil everything with the curvature of the seam, insert the pipes into the weld evenly, not at an angle of 45 degrees. The process itself: we put on the ends of the device the corner and the pipe that need to be connected, press it, wait for a while, connect it.
All this can be seen in the video:
When using glue, the technology is almost the same, only each connection must be fixed (the time depends on the type of glue) for setting. Therefore, we assemble it in parts: we glued all the parts in pairs and wait until the glue sets. Then we move on.
The end result should be a table like the one in the photo.
At the same time, at cost, your stand will cost 4 times cheaper than those that will be offered to you in the store. The hollow ends of the pipes can be sealed, puttied, put plugs, insert key chains, for example with a logo, at your discretion. Paint the entire product suitable color in the interior.
If you really want, you can go further and build a cooler into the stand for additional cooling of the laptop.
To do this, you will need a few more pieces of pipes and corners, as well as the cooler itself (which can be bought separately, or taken from an old computer power supply) and a piece of wire with a USB connector at the end (can be cut from an old mouse (of course a computer one, not caught in basement) or buy in a store). An additional tool you will need is a soldering iron with solder and electrical tape.
The further process is shown in such detail in the video that even the absence of a Russian translation will not cause difficulty in understanding.
And after all the manipulations it will turn out something like this:
And now, in conclusion, a few pictures of what else can be made from PVC pipes.
Children's chair made of 1" pipe
Camping folding chair made of 1" pipe
Country tables and chairs made of 1" pipe, for outdoor use
Children's room 2 bunk bed(pipes with a diameter of 3/4", 1" and 1 1/4") were used
A bed for dogs, the diameter of the pipe in this case is selected based on the size and weight of the dog.
Basket for garbage and dirty linen made of 1/2" or 3/4" pipe depending on the dimensions
Hanging swing for a summer house
From the remains of pipes large diameter, you can make a small organizer in the garage
Clothes dryer made of PVC pipes.
By attaching the wheels, we get very convenient carts.
will serve you long years, it does not need to be painted, and it will not rot or rust, as usually happens with greenhouses made of wood and metal.
From plastic pipes can be assembledOr make a pen for chickens 
Shelving that can be easily assembled to any size 
Collapsible outdoor tents and tents made of plastic pipes 
A trellis for grapes made of plastic pipes that will always have a pleasant appearance. 
Carports made of plastic pipes 
Fences and enclosures made of plastic pipes 
As you can see, plastic pipes can be used in any industry (and not just for their intended purpose), and where exactly to use them depends on your imagination.
Prepared based on materials from tecnicolinux.blogspot.ru, interesko.info, samodelka.net, lifefixing.ru, sense-life.com, aquisotemlugarprafelicidade.blogspot.ru, pvcplans.com, sdelay.tv, vse-sam.ru, ispyeverything.info
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A lot of things can be made from PVC pipes, including yourself, with due attention and effort. What exactly this could be can be seen in a new review. Surely, many of these gizmos can be used in your summer cottage.
1. Curtain rod
Excess pieces of pipe left after repairing the plumbing can be used to create an original and practical curtain rod. It is worth noting that both plastic and metal pipes. The main thing is to correctly assess the weight of the curtains, since a plastic cornice is unlikely to withstand the weight of heavy curtains.
2. Laptop stand
Unnecessary pieces of PVC pipes can be used to create an original laptop stand that will protect it from overheating. And so that the stand is pleasing to the eye and does not look dull, it can be painted in any color. bright color using spray paint.
3. Shoe rack
Large diameter pipes are perfect for creating a practical and stylish shoe organizer. To make the product look attractive, the pipes must first be painted or decorated with wallpaper.
4. Linen organizer
Small pieces of medium-diameter PVC pipe can be used to create a practical drawer organizer for socks, tights, panties and scarves.
5. Plant support
Thin pipes are perfect for making a simple support for climbing plants in the country.
6. Stands
Plastic pipes and their components can be used to create various stands for hair dryers, curling irons and curling irons.
7. Pencil cases
PVC pipes different diameters can be used to create practical pencil cases. To do this, the pipes need to be carefully cut, glued together and attached to any suitable stand, be it metal cover or a piece of chipboard. Ready product Can be placed on a table or attached to a wall and used to store pens, pencils, erasers and other office supplies.
8. Rack
Functional shelving made of plastic pipes - budget idea for organizing storage in a garage or storage room.
9. Lamps
Creative personalities they can try and make unique and very effective lamps from PVC pipes. To do this, the pipes can be painted, decorated with curly cutouts, sparkles and any other materials, and a base with a light bulb can be inserted.
10. Decorative partition
Talented and creative individuals can use scraps water pipes for the production of exquisite decorative partitions.
11. Hose stand
To prevent a long garden hose from getting tangled under your feet, you can make a simple and practical stand for it from plastic pipes.
12. Bike rack
From waste PVC pipe you can make convenient fastening for a bicycle on the trunk of your own car.
13. Bed side
To prevent a child or an elderly person from accidentally falling out of the bed, equip its edges with simple sides made of plastic pipes.
14. Security gate
You can make low gates from PVC pipes that will not allow your child to leave the safe area and get to the kitchen or stairs.
15. Glass holder
A piece of PVC pipe can be turned into an original glass holder. To do this, you need to make a narrow cut along the pipe and attach it to the bottom of the kitchen cabinet or to the wall.
16. Cutlery stand
Scraps of PVC pipes left over from a bathroom renovation can be used to create an original stand for spoons, forks and knives.
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17. Vases
The remains of PVC pipes make very original flower vases, which can be decorated using original painting, appliqué or decoupage.
18. Hanger
PVC pipes and their components, painted in any color, can be used to create an original and practical hanger for the hallway.
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DIY items made from PVC pipes are more popular today than ever before. The reason is the ease of using pipes to create the most unexpected interior items. Today we will collect original stand for laptop.
For manufacturing you will need the following tools and materials:
- meter PVC pipe with a diameter of 2–3 cm
- straight connectors (corners) – 6 pieces
- dye ( the best option– aerosol)
- 4 silicone pads
- gas-burner or glue
Preparing the base
1. Cut the pipe. The following parts are needed:
- length 22 cm
- two 20 cm
- two 7–8 cm each
Tip: You can measure the dimensions of your laptop and change the length accordingly.
2. Assembling the base. Using the letter “p” we attach the short ones to the longest part, then the remaining pieces perpendicular to them. At the ends we attach 2 more connectors. We do all this with glue or solder it on a gas burner.
Not everyone at home has a special gas burner; instead, you can use a regular gas stove.
The basis of our design is ready, Let's move on to finishing.
Stand design
First, degrease the surface to be painted and thoroughly dry our stand. We will paint in a well-ventilated area or outside, because the paint vapors from the spray can spread more easily throughout the room. Paint the corners and pipes evenly, if necessary, in two layers. Dry each layer thoroughly.
We attach silicone pads to prevent the product from slipping on smooth surfaces. To do this, we place the structure on the table and glue the pads to the points of contact. To finish, you can use it on the ends of corners.
The production of the laptop stand is completed. Now you have at home a convenient, perfectly sized and inexpensive DIY device that fits your laptop.