How to Lock Iron Pipes in Place for Computer Stand?

WhatsNext? · May 14, 2010

Hi,

I'm building a computer mount stand with 1/2" black iron pipes fixtures.
How can I lock them in position, so they will remain the same position ?
So as to support the computer in the same attitude.

I'm adapting a Car Computer Mount for an indoor purpose.

Thanks !

NUTTSGT · May 14, 2010

You maybe able to drill and thread a hole in the female end and use a set screw. If that does it work, You could also try tacking a weld or brase a tack on it.

PassnThru · May 14, 2010

I would assume that something from this company would work:
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/
Commonly used to lock nuts to bolts. Of course, if you are using threaded connections black iron usually has a pretty snug connection.

scott37300 · May 14, 2010

1/8" spring pins. I get mine from mcmaster, they are cheap and you just drill a hole and tap them in.

nate379 · May 14, 2010

Weld them together? Not sure exactly what you are trying to do.

WhatsNext? · May 15, 2010

Thanks for all your help !
I'll be pursuing them.

All perspectives on this are welcome !

Mickey O · May 15, 2010

You can get electrical pipe (conduit fitting and ridgid) lock ring/nuts, they are the same thread as iron pipe.

TheGrooveking · May 15, 2010

Comment deleted after re-reading Mickey's post.

TheGrooveking

WhatsNext? · May 19, 2010

Mickey O said:
You can get electrical pipe (conduit fitting and ridgid) lock ring/nuts, they are the same thread as iron pipe.

Thanks for your response !

I'm not sure how this helps with locking the fixture in position ?
Or assuring it will securely support the stand, mount, and computer ?

I've been warned against conduct and plastic- for this purpose.
Very interested to know !

Thanks.

csp · May 19, 2010

With the need to picture in one's mind what you're doing any suggestion may or may not be applicable.

When I saw that iron pipe was being used my thought was why or how could it ever move.

Mickey O's idea, as I saw it, was using those fittings as a jam nut.

It's pretty hard to figure out what you're doing from the description of "iron pipe fixtures". Pictures would help.

jasondavidmann · May 19, 2010

As others have stated a few more details may help. You may be able to take some inspiration from my vehicle computer desk made from back pipe.

fireguy · May 20, 2010

jasondavidmann said:
As others have stated a few more details may help. You may be able to take some inspiration from my vehicle computer desk made from back pipe.

In the first picture jasondavidmann posted you can see a "floor flange" bolted to the seat base. Floor flanges come in round with 4 mounting holes and oblong with 2 mounting holes.

38Chevy454 · May 21, 2010

I am not sure what exactly you are asking. You want to stop it from rotating on the threads? You can weld black iron pipe, it is actually steel and not cast iron. A small MIG tack and you will keep it from being able to move.

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