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PVC Projects for the Outdoorsman : Building Shelters, Camping Gear, Weapons and More Out of Plastic Pipe (Paperback)

by Tom Forbes (Author) "This list will vary, but here is the most you will need to complete a basic project: Tape measure or yard stick..." (more)
Key Phrases: diameter end caps, para cord, other end cap, Scout Forbes (more...)
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Learn how to make inexpensive and practical gear such as snowshoes, an equipment raft, shelters--including a teepee and a portable ground blind--a boot dryer and even a blowgun in your home workshop out of durable PVC pipe. Photos and easy-to-follow instructions show you how to construct more than 30 projects.

About the Author
Tom Forbes, an avid outdoorsman, survival expert, and backyard builder, is a member of the National Guard in South Dakota.

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  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Paladin Press (March 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581600216
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581600216
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #601,274 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This list will vary, but here is the most you will need to complete a basic project: Tape measure or yard stick Read the first page
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diameter end caps, para cord, other end cap, diameter pipe
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Scout Forbes
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars PukeVC, September 6, 2000
By Alex Mulfinger (Linden, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This book was unoriginal junk. Almost everything in the book was projects that could have been thought up by a two year old with an idea of what pvc was and some crayons. The only remotely interesting project was for the sled. Why isn't the spudgun included in this book??? Definitly NOT worth the $17 I paid to buy it and have it shipped.
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1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!, June 18, 2001
By David Palazar (New River, MT USA) - See all my reviews
Aside from being EXTREMELY short, the ideas in this book are so simplistic anyone who could not come up with them on thier own should check their brain to see if it's still working! It is a total waste of money and should in NO way be lumped together with the REAL survivalist and handyman books written by Ragnar Benson...his books actually teach you something more than how to waste your money!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Crude, simple and just plan stupid ideas for pvc piping., May 23, 2006
Okay, so you read the title. What a rip off. Most of these ideas are just plain stupid. Use a section of 6" pipe with a cap on the end as a bucket. But, my all time favorite is to use two small pipes with caps. You are to place two roofing nails through the caps and cover the nails with cork. Then thread para-cord throught he ends and wear them around your neck. These are to be used while ice fishing. If you fall through the ice you just grab one in each hand and jab them into the ice. The cork will fall away and those cheap roofing nails will dig into the ice. Most of the ideas are not even worth mentioning. Like placing two pieces of pvc pipe together in an 'x' to make a bi-pod for a rifle. It is just endless usless, stupid ideas that follow one after another as you turn the pages. Just place 'pvc projecs' into any seach engine and get real ideas that work. I hate this book so much, the only reason I keep it is to remind me not to by stupid publications like this again in the future. What a waste of time and money. And to think the author actually got paid to write a second book!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely dissapointing
This really is an upset. Their is nothing in this (very short) book that you can't come up with yourself.

One project included is for a cup... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Adam A. lew

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst book ever
They actually have plans for a PVC walking stick. Weapons? String two footlong pieces together to make nunchucks, etc. Read more
Published on July 3, 2007 by Cory C. Martinson

2.0 out of 5 stars Very basic
This book has a couple of novel ideas for things that could be made with PVC but they are so basic that anyone who is the least bit handy around the house/shop could make them... Read more
Published on October 25, 2006 by jjlash

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful book
This book is interesting and informative. I have a lot of new projects to work on. The directions are easy to understand and the projects sparked other ideas for me.
Published on July 5, 2005 by Maenwyn Rati

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for the pros out there.
Ok, So you've seen PVC pipes used to make furniture, and you've probably heard of people using it to cache supplies in, but Tom Forbes uses it for A LOT more than that! Read more
Published on March 14, 2003 by Detra Fitch

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and informative book
Not very long, hopefully the author will expand in future editions. A lot of neat ideas, even if you don't find anything it will inspire you for your own PVC projects.
Published on September 5, 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for inexpensive home projects.
Ok, So you've seen PVC pipes used to make furniture, and you've probably heard of people using it to cache supplies in, but Tom Forbes uses it for A LOT more than that! Read more
Published on July 7, 2000 by Huntress Reviews

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