Help ID these pipe fittings on a great workbench
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G_P
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Im pretty sure they are not pipe fittings. They were specially made just to build benches like that.
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toddmcdong
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Ok, they could be an antique version of Kee Klamps - http://keesafety.com/products/kee_klamp/catalog. I'll keep looking... anyone else?
Torque1st
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Look into stair railing fittings.
Lippyp
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I was going to suggest Kee Klamps as funnily enough the company started in my home town and I had a friend who worked there for years.
atomicpunk
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Remember when playgrounds used to have monkey bars? They used fittings like that I believe to put them together.
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toddmcdong
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Bingo, or close enough! http://www.brassrails.com/ball-fittings.html Available in brass or stainless. Not much cheaper than Kee Klamps though...
Thanks for the help!
cbacres
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Here are stair rail fittings for use with 1- 1/2" pipe.
These are cast and hop dipped galv. There are set screws that clamp on the pipe.
Not sure who the manufacture is.
Not sure what im going to do with them. Drop a PM if there is any interest.
These are cast and hop dipped galv. There are set screws that clamp on the pipe.
Not sure who the manufacture is.
Not sure what im going to do with them. Drop a PM if there is any interest.
Torque1st
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U R welcome.
They are also available in plain galvanized steel for industrial applications. Maybe Grainger or McMaster Carr will have them.
RECox286
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Don't know exactly what they are called, who makes them, or where they can be had.
(A lot of help, I know !) What I do know is I have seen them used for pipe railing
systems on porch decks, but usually on older homes and places like the boardwalk
at the shore.
Uncle Bob
(A lot of help, I know !) What I do know is I have seen them used for pipe railing
systems on porch decks, but usually on older homes and places like the boardwalk
at the shore.
Uncle Bob
arnwoodwheels
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McMaster-Carr has them.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#round-structural-framing-fittings/=hmjtjc
McMaster is the best place for any type of hard to find item.
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DanarchyCustoms
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If indeed you are interested in what others have showed, lookup Speed Rail!
A**holes Garage
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Those fittings are solid, there's a company on the internet that sells UTV racks made with those;
http://www.stonyoffroad.com/
http://www.stonyoffroad.com/
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toddmcdong
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The McMaster ones are the best price for polished brass, here's a site I found for Malleable Iron ones... I think this is my best bet.
http://www.boundaryfence.net/quickrail2.htm
HotrodHR
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Man... I hope you bought (or own) that antique looking workbench!!! That is some sweet industrial furniture... with a few mods it would make a cool retro desk, dinner table, or just use it as a retro workbench...
Google industrial retro furniture and check out some of the prices for this kind of stuff
Steve from Socal
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That "work bench" likely started life as a prep table in a restaurant or other food service, that is a real find!
Steve
Steve
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toddmcdong
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Sadly, I won't own that work bench - it's on http://www.1stdibs.com/, a great site to look for inspiration, but far out of my reach. I'll save you the registration trouble, they are asking $3,995 for this bench. No, I didn't miss a decimal place. $4k. Who buys this? I'm just keeping this design in my idea library for when the time is right, now that I know all of the pieces are available.
Fredzway
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Hey,
I found them at http://www.boundaryfence.net/quickrail2.htm .
They are malleable iron and a cross costs $30.
I like then so much I'm going to use them as a base for a round glass table top. Some how there are people out there that can afford such art. I plan on milking some of them!
Fred Thompson
I found them at http://www.boundaryfence.net/quickrail2.htm .
They are malleable iron and a cross costs $30.
I like then so much I'm going to use them as a base for a round glass table top. Some how there are people out there that can afford such art. I plan on milking some of them!
Fred Thompson
DaleK
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You can also get something very similar from most dairy (farm) suppliers, usually heavier duty for 2" pipe. They're used for building stalls.