PVC Question-- Total Newb

[Jaren Valnor]

I haven't done much work in PVC, but how do they sell the pipes? Is it inner or outer diameter? Also, about how thick are the Lowe's pipes? Thanks.

[petary791]

They sell them REAL long, like 10' or so. I'm not sure how they measure it, but I use 3/4 inch. The couplers will match the blades so don't worry about not fitting. Just test them at the store too.

[Jaren Valnor]

I don't want it for a blade, but I want to put it in my chrome tube for a grip and then cut out a pattern.

[Mon-Jas Charan]

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Usually PVC is sold by the inside Diameter. The pipes come in 8 to 10 foot lengths and are between $0.50 and a $1.00 a foot ... Home Depot here sells a 8 foot lengths for $6.00. Also you need to look at the schedule ... Schedule 40 it too thick you want something rated for 160psi or less.

Ok that is the bit weenie stuff ... to answer you real question I think.... you want 1 1/4 inch PVC to slide over 1 1/2 inch chrome pipe.

I hope this makes sence.

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[Jaren Valnor]

Mon-Jas, is 1 ¹/₄" good for a grip on the outside, like Style VII at TBYB, or a grip inside, like the Qui-Gon TPM saber? I want one inside.

[Mon-Jas Charan]

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Looking at the top one that is 1 1/4 PVC over a 1 1/2 Chrome pipe.

It should wook fine .... I was thinking of play with smaller Chrome pipe and PVC for my sons ... but I have not started the Home Depot/Lowes marathon, of a cart full of stuff and seeing what fits ... Maybe next month


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[Jeffrek]

Excuse me but how do you fit a 1 1/4 inch plastic pipe over the top of a 1 1/2 inch chrome pipe ?
1 1/2 is bigger than the 1 1/4.

Just curious.

[Jaren Valnor]

No, I want the grip inside the saber. How thick is regular Lowe's PVC pipe?