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How to Build a PVC Pipe Table

PVC pipe doesn't make for the most attractive table, but it is easy to assemble, inexpensive and durable. A PVC table is great for outdoor use, utility, and temporary use while you look for new furniture. By using different lengths of PVC pipe, you can make a table in any size you want. This article shows you how to make a very simple table with a plywood top. For more complicated projects, follow the links below.

Things You'll Need

  • PVC three-way elbows
  • Plywood
  • PVC pipes
  • Glue
  • Saw
  • Measuring tape
  • Small stick
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Instructions

    • 1

      Get six furniture grade PVC pipes in the same size and four three-way connectors.

    • 2

      Make the table top. Attach four of the pipes together with the connectors, with the open sides facing downward.

    • 3

      Cut a sheet of plywood into a square about 6 inches larger on each side than the PVC tabletop. Position the tabletop centered on top of the PVC frame.

    • 4

      Apply glue to the connection between the table and the pipe. Use a small stick to push the glue into the connection and smooth it down. Leave the table to dry.