Making PVC Snap Clips to hold shade cloth on PVC frame

Its summertime and I needed to add some shade to some of my lettuce. Built a 1/2" PVC frame and needed to attach some shade cloth. So this video is about making PVC snap clips to attach the shade cloth to the frame.

[@tecunumantonatiu4484]

thanks a million for sharing great Diy PVC Framing!

[@Kman_73]

This just made things so much easier. Thank you!

[@guyh.4553]

Thanks! I've been thinking about how to do this & you gave me the answer. Use this with shade clothe, tarps for a diy canopy, awning for a camper/tent, wonderful!

[@joshtonry4291]

I'm going to do this for my camper

[@nicholecrouch311]

Thanks for sharing the info I'm building a greenhouse with 1/2" pvc as the frame and I've got the frame built and a lot of 6mil plastic over it and this is exactly what I needed to find out I appreciate it greatly brother now I gotta head to the hardware store for some 3/4 sticks for a temporary fix I'm using some plastic rings that have a rubbsmer o ring with a hook on them tgeyrd used to make anything into a tarp and have the hooks to tie rope onto and ive got my plastuc pulled tight with them and parachord

[@MountainParameters]

This inspired me to get pro-active while waiting for some aftermarket ones I ordered offshore. I use window insulation shrink wrap for my hoop house raised garden bed. I slightly modified a couple of procedures: I ripped a 5' section of 3/4" PVC on the table saw twice to make the open section (if you hold the first cut so it is touching the guide bar the resultant opening after the second rip is just about right), then I chop 1 1/2" sections with the chop saw. When I apply them to the hoop, I spread the ends with snap ring pliers to avoid tearing the plastic. Thanks for doing this.

[@josefinamadrid7613]

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[@popuree1139]

Thanks! The diy clamps are perfect for my budget! I am building a pvc and tarp cover for my scooter, and I am trying to make it easy, waterproof, and cheaply.

[@restawhileyall1781]

Clever man - thank you for such an easy to follow detailed video. Subbed.

[@margaretmoon5331]

Yes this is great THANK YOU

[@TheZeemee]

Genius, This is really helpful. Thanks

[@rickwyattdotnet]

Thanks for this. I bought a pack off Amazon and the price is expensive for 10 of them. I need about a hundred of them and I have 3/4 inch PVC laying around. Now I know what I will do with some of it. TFS

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[@lavonsiemer9504]

The ones from Amazon DONT work.

[@charismatic1516]

Thanks! I have the same exact arrangement. Earlier, I used pieces of 5-6 inch cut galvanized steel wires -- simply pierce the shade cloth with these wires, and twist the wire around the pipe (and turn the pointed edges inwards). Crude but simple solution. Over the years, I have found that these snap clips break due to exposure to sunlight. Should have used sunlight resistant PVC pipe for these clips as Mark M has mentioned.

[@MinhPhamGators]

Great idea. Thanks.

[@JosueMartinez-wd3yu]

I’m planning to create a 18x19 pvc outdoor canopy with mesh around so as to prevent from mosquitoes and flies. Due to the great fall weather we are getting, I would love to take advantage of being able to enjoy the evenings outdoor and even eat dinner outdoor. So I’m wondering how strong this method may be. Great video.

[@tamiweber7241]

Fantastic 💜❤️💚

[@typatterson4468]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@mmangla5575]

very nice my friend

[@walleyehunter8862]

I'm glad I found this video I'm going to make my own clips now ! Amazon clips cost 12.59 $ for 5 and of course I need 6

[@lynda_lee994]

Awesome idea!!! Thanks for sharing. I've been wondering how to do a shade project with regard to attaching the fabric. Your idea and video is A++++++++:-)

[@efledasongalia1375]

yeah, I agree, beat down sewing!

[@polkcellar]

Thanks for showing this👍

[@joyce7550]

Thank you for showing mistakes too. Mistakes are inevitable for someone like me.

[@jcb0249]

With the fabric covering the pvc it will last a lot longer, I built my 2 oldest kids (4&5yr) a pvc/tarp playhouse and have been looking for a solution to the commercial clips. Thanks a ton!

[@allynnichols8460]

Just what I want it for too! Needs to be shady but NOT a sail and I live in a windy area. This ought to work!

[@cindyskillman544]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@BestFarmingTips]

A shade net greenhouse is way better than a plastic greenhouse. Some of the advantages of a shade house include being cheaper, being more durable, being more effective in summer, being safer to farm workers as it has great ventilation. Its also easier to build or repair. For most horticultural crops such s tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, green vegetables, runner beans, strawberries and bell peppers, a 40% white shade cloth is the best.

[@rexwilson6598]

GREAT VIDEO, YOU CAN ALSO INSTALL SCREWS IN THE CLIPS AFTER YOU GET THE SHADE CLOTH TIGHT TO HOLD IT IN PLACE AGAIN GREAT VIDEO

[@springbloom5940]

Superglue will hold PVC quite well, for non plumbing applications. Its my goto for structural assembly.

[@rexwilson6598]

@@springbloom5940 I stepped on a Awning Frame that wasn't finished with upright supports and it wacked me in the Ear (Put Me on My Knees seen Stars ) top of it , it was hanging off , I super glued it back on , Super Glue is a Very Good Product for different things !

[@valamaas]

I stepped on a rake. It hit me so hard in the head , it snapped the wooden staff. SUPERGLUE! Fixed it right up.

[@davidgillies733]

Very good...Thank you for the video

[@springbloom5940]

It is *way* easier and more efficient to make the longitudinal cut, on a length of pipe and then chop it into rings. A table saw makes very short work of it, but you can just make a jig to hold the pipe and use some other saw. Also, the edges and corners are sharp and MUST be chamfered or a padding material, like a square of inner tube, must be used. Otherwise, they *will* eventually tear through your material.

[@williamcradle5020]

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[@jonahhenry]

I think you should consider using a ratcheting pvc cutter. The cuts are so much cleaner

[@arunmaharjan5669]

Great idea.... thanks...

[@hudsonriverlee]

This would make a great outdoor movie screen as well.

[@Jhun_A_]

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[@dad5650]

I used the same method to build 7 rc flying stations for our club, only larger pvc and flourescent orange snow fence.

[@fascistscansuckit]

I am going to try this method to waterproof my ground floor patios. There are decks for upstairs neighbors directly above both my front and back door entrances; these decks are not waterproofed. I would like to sit on my patios, protect my patio furniture as well as prevent rain from freezing in colder weather which is a slip hazard. Guess I will have to attach PVC framed waterproof tarp to rafters on a slope away from my doorways, using pvc hangers.

[@rockofalethia9387]

I run the pipe through the table saw (slowly) and cut the "gap" out first. I round and smooth the edges with a rasp while still long and then slice them into the lengths I want. To hold the pipe for sawing the "gap" I start with a 5 to 10 ft piece and screw it to a 2X4 so it hold is beside the 2X4. I drill 3 or four holes through the center of the pipe and drill the "entry" hole larger. This lets me pass the screw through one side of the pipe and allows it to screw to the 2x4 with a short screw. Now the screw won't hit the blade. I make two passes to cut the gap width. I used them to hold the cover on a gardening "loop house" (In my case it was just a PVC hoop frame) To make that I made a forming jig to bend the heat gun softened PVC (three point bend). I worked out the dimensions to make three hoops out of 10ft section. I preferred to make 3 bow, 5ft units. The the "end bows are just in from 5" by 2 ft base (uses 90 and T fittings). I used a good grade of floating row cover to snap over it. leaving the unit friction fit together so I can tear it down between seasons. The clips make it work well.

[@fishycomics]

Thank you, You said 3/ pvc for the Clips on 1/2 inch pvc, correct, while i heard others say the same for the same. Appreciate the video showing exactly how to do it, this will finish off my top greenhouse for foul weather.

[@lavonsiemer9504]

Did he use 3/4 clips? Or 1/2 I dint hear either.

[@fishycomics]

@@lavonsiemer9504 listen carefully at his beginning

[@benhamedahmed666]

good work thank you

[@bt8406]

thanks, i needed some extra for greenhouse, and 1" sch 40 pvc. I think this may work on the sch40, not sure though. going to try.

[@philipmaghirang7098]

when making clips, what will be the size of the pipe to cut from? is it 1 size bigger or the same same as the one to clip to?

[@lucyswannsunsafespace7313]

81 people are commercial installers who lost customers with this video! lmao

[@lindashankle9645]

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[@SteveKluver]

Thank you!

[@biondatiziana]

Clever!

[@creativecommons7099]

Very neat

[@christinemarylandersz388]

Thank you. Very helpful. Sooo inexpensive.

[@sierrab4564]

Love the video! I'm looking for a way to make clamps for a 3/4 inch frame, would 1 inch work for that?

[@guyh.4553]

Next 1/4 size up, yep

[@eltigere8585]

For a 1" pipe frame what size PVC pipe do I need for the clips

[@nagasubramanianpasupathi850]

Nice job! But can you not use plastic tags for holding the shadenet?

[@TheBeemerfan]

very very good thanks

[@pspkutube]

awesome!!!

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

I've been wanting to make an enclosed frame from PVC and cover it with Plankets to protect my plants from freezing in the winters. But, I could never come up with a way to secure the cloth to the PVC frame without buying those expensive clips. You solved my problem! Now, I have all summer to make my frame and work out the kinks in my idea before the freezes hit next January here in Houston. Thank you. BTW, how did I end up here, anyway?

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Plants don't need blankets. We do. Plants need trapped Infra-red light (heat) which is why you use clear plastic to let the light in and prevent the heated air from getting out. Btw, big black binder clips also work on 3/4" pipe. But they need some kind of felt or cardboard to protect the plastic from rusting sharp edges.

[@rockofalethia9387]

see my added comment that address your need.

[@you-tubejunkie2926]

Where is part 2 ? What are you shading ?

[@lavonsiemer9504]

What size pvc did you use for clips?

[@c50gegreg28]

POP RIVIT TWO CLAMPS BACK TO BACK AND YOU CAN CONNECT TWO PANNELS TOGETHER. USE THREE OR FOUR PANNELS TO CREATE PRIVATE SPACE.

[@guyh.4553]

....or you can use bolts & wing nuts to make it a collapsible system. Good idea tho!

[@valkyriesardo278]

Ingenious solution. Thank you very much. I'd want to figure out a more efficient cutting method if I were making clips in bulk. I'm trying to figure out methods to attach fabric to a roller blind so that I can detach it for laundering. Typically, people attach the fabric with glue. Your idea might adapt to my purpose. For those who want to benefit from this video...choose your fabric carefully. Synthetic fibers melt with sufficient heat, but natural fibers burn. Check the fiber content of your fabric to determine what method you need to create a finished edge. The list of natural fibers is short....cotton, wool, silk, and linen (aka flax).

[@jonahhenry]

You can get a ratcheting pvc pipe cutter that makes cutting the pipe so easy

[@jonahhenry]

I started out using a hacksaw and miter box to cut several 3/4" pipes at once. Then used a reciprocating saw, then got a pipe cutter intended for metal pipes, before I finally found the ratcheting pvc cutter.

[@doubleling7]

If you are cutting a few, then yes I would also use a ratcheting pvc pipe cutter. But make if you are making a lot, it will kill your wrist.

[@Pianofishdave]

This method works for cloth but shreds visquine quickly, in case anyone decides to try this with plastic (visquine). The smooth - moulded aftermarket clips with rounded edges work much better for plastic cover.

[@nicecobra1991]

Maybe melt edges with flame torch?

[@jasonhelfman9999]

You can paint the PVC pipe with an external paint so it lasts longer.

[@mlm32809]

Jason Helfman There is pvc pipe that is sunlight resistant and costs slightly more. You can get it at Menards or Lowe's.

[@chrissimmonds9309]

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[@guyh.4553]

Krylon Fusion paint...good stuff!

[@charismatic1516]

@@guyh.4553 If you have used them, may I ask what color would u recommend? I use shade cloth supported by PVC pipe frame on top of my redwood raised beds. The top hori rectangle will be covered by shade cloth, so need suggestion for the color of vertical 1.5 inch PVC pipes. Thanks!

[@seczee411]

Hi, This is just what I've been looking for. Thanks for sharing. What is that you used to squeeze and hold the pvc pieces while you made the two cut? I need one of those in my life. 🤣 Where can I find one? Thank you and stay blessed.

[@annehollier4632]

What size pipe to make clips for 1in pipe?

[@leahmcginley4057]

hello, what size pvc you useng and what size do you use for the clips in pvc?

[@c50gegreg28]

LEAH Mcginley . he said early on in the video 1/2 and 3/4 but I think you could use a combination of any two sizes that fit tightly inside of each other. you might use metal conduit for the inside and PVC or cpvc for the outside.

[@joeherrold6847]

What schedule half inch pipe do you use for the frame for the canopy that I am using for my camper

[@doubleling7]

40

[@mohammadshahnawaz5189]

Nice

[@iaramaisa3017]

parabens,amei obrigada

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

So, does it follow that if you cut very little off of the shorter clips (the 'long' cuts) that they might be as strong as the bigger ones? Thanks for the vid, especially the safe way you're showing of how to cut the pieces in the vice... Rather than whatever I woulda thought up, lol.

[@andchildren]

Bob A can you describe this a bit more? I’d like to try it

[@gardengrower7633]

Yeah safe with no guard on angle grinder. lol.

[@gregorysmith5140]

Good job mate.

[@spinnaker5514]

Hi, Great idea! I want to make a DYI shade cover for the back of my boat. This seems like just the ticket. What did you use for shade cloth? Where did you get it? Thanks for sharing this idea with the rest of us!!! Bill

[@doubleling7]

shade cloth was purchased at lowes

[@MedTHCOntario]

doubleling7 my local lowes doesn't sell it.

[@davetaylor2449]

Now where's the video for how and where you installed these?

[@michaelglenning5107]

Looks like some of the clips on the under side would allow lose edge to wrap under.

[@destinationunknown7857]

Very nice but how does it hold up to wind? I’m not talking about a breeze I’m talking about kansas tumbleweed blowing wind lol

[@doubleling7]

I guess that would depend upon how dense your cloth is. And you can easily up the tension by rolling it on itself. But I don't believe it or anything like it will stand up to storm winds.

[@valkyriesardo278]

I've seen large banners in Chicago, the Windy City. At various places there are small crescent flaps cut into the broad surface. They flap open in a strong wind and then flap shut when the wind dies down. That helps prevent the banner from sailing off into Lake Michigan.

[@sameer121181]

nice bro

[@sunilsenevirathne4245]

Grate good idea bro

[@joeherrold6847]

Can you use 1/2inch pipe for the clamps too

[@doubleling7]

Needs to be 3/4 pipe to fit over 1/2 pipe The 3/4" pipe ID is 3/4" and the 1/2" pipe OD is 3/4" not exactly but close

[@PI4YOU]

What if you switch your operations. Cut the wedge from the long pipe. Cut individual clips on the miter saw. AWESOME.

[@doubleling7]

It is possible, but not something I would do. I have in the past cut many different types of pvc and the like pipes for precast forms, and it is very difficult to cut as it is under some tension. If you want to cut a longitudinal piece of pvc like pipe, you will have to make some sort of jig to hold it.

[@lzh3131]

Thanks good video, the clips are expensive.

[@joeherrold8263]

I am going to use j channel for my clips

[@raymae60]

Regarding one of the comments: A table saw may be indicated if you're making a lot of them, provided you have a jig to hold the round material on the proper angle while cutting. For a small quantity, your way is best. Consider gray pvc electrical conduit marked "sunlight resistant" for better longevity, and paint them. Good vid, helpful.

[@rewiremindset]

Thanks

[@joeherrold6847]

Can you use it for a tarp for a canopy too

[@doubleling7]

I would think it would work for tarps or anything lightweight, but doubt it would be viable for heavy canvas.

[@hdtripper1]

what size pipe to make clips for clips to clip onto 3/4 " pvc pip sections?

[@Angelo.Carlucci.]

The other Size up

[@hdtripper1]

@@Angelo.Carlucci. Gracias.(spell)

[@J1SMOKES]

Do you think this would work if the PVC was bent ? Like for a DIY hoop house

[@gwenstacey2848]

Yes

[@frenchiechanel64]

Where did you use this?

[@doubleling7]

For shade on all of my raised gardens

[@deepsouthNZ]

What about protection for your toes? If you dropped that grinder or vice on them you'd wish you had worn boots lol

[@doubleling7]

yeah...probably should have named my channel barefoot garage......I might change it

[@pritam144]

Due to open use of hand grinder its a Dangerous & unsafe process. Need to find another option or improvements.

[@russgaefe1554]

I'm guessing one could scale this up to 1 1/4" for 1" pvc frame?

[@sierrab4564]

Russ Frederick I need to make some clips for my 3/4 inch pvc did 1inch fit nicely and work for you?

[@philcrandlemire]

Wouldn't have been easier to use your table saw to rip a full length of the pvc to make the notch instead of using your grinder and a cutoff wheel for each little piece. Then use the miter saw or table saw to make each little clip.

[@doubleling7]

NO..You would think so, but its not that simple. I am not sure I could adequately explain, however if you do choose to use a table saw, I am sure you will see why I did it the way I did.

[@philcrandlemire]

@@doubleling7 I know that it would take some kind of jig to hold the pipe straight when running it through the saw -- I've cut PVC electrical conduit that way to use as a clip that I then screwed into my greenhouse frame. I know you found what works best for you and it's not a bad idea -- but if you were mass producing them then there is a better way.

[@peeyoobikhunter2312]

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[@BEETSEEKA]

Do all the cutting by hand.

[@juneramirez8580]

Looks great, just hard to hear you

[@killyw2634]

If you hv a table saw it would of been much Easier safer and quicker to cut the openings

[@talleyrand2739]

have ever wondered why an angle grinder has a guard ??? great idea but suggest you return the guard to the machine

[@tonyk9722]

Bare feet in a workshop? Not to safe to me.

[@333miliano]

new xqc video

[@mssnorg1]

he should of been louder and showed you the right way

[@albertreed966]

The clips will lose they're strength in time . i have a friend that uses this kind of clamp an in a strong wind...they pop off quite easily.

[@sjr7822]

Glue

[@nicecobra1991]

Screw

[@doubleling7]

I believe that in time, yes and also the sun will affect the pvc and will need to be replaced. But replacing clips every 3 or so years is not that much of a problem, my concern is that the shade cloth will need replacing first as that is the expensive part. Also the smaller you make the "gap" the stronger the clamps are, but the stronger the clamps are, the more difficult to put on and off. what you can do is install the clamps on with slack in the cloth, then roll the clamps tight upon itself, it tightens the fabric, provides protection to the clamps from the sun, and makes the clamps grip down a little bit more

[@rickybailey7123]

Why didn't u cut the pipe long ways first then just cut the short and longer 1s done no vice

[@doubleling7]

Mostly because it is dangerous, and most people do not have the experience to do so on a table saw. Cutting pvc pipe on a table saw is very dangerous and requires first building some cutting jigs. There is a lot of twisted tension in the pipe, and I would hate for someone to have one bind and shatter.

[@joeherrold6847]

It doesn't work for me

[@doubleling7]

not sure why not, as long as you got the right sizes. could either be the slot was cut to big or too small?

[@MarkH10]

Crickets throughout the audio

[@doubleling7]

Sorry about that, those are the pump that run my hydroponics system

[@doubleling7]

sorry, that sound is the pumps for my hydroponic garden, actually that is what the shade canopy was being built for

[@juliecarlee5154]

ok......in the beginning of the video......YOU SAY 1/2 INCH PVC and clips made with 3/4 inch ????? THEN YOU SAY THE FRAME IS 3/4 INCH ?????? Please explain actual sizes TIA

[@larryfelton1]

the clip is made from the same size pipe, I cut a lot of clips fast by running a 10 foot 3/4 section on a table saw and cut a thin strip about 1/3 off the entire length of the tube diameter. You then can simply chop saw them to about 1/2 inch wide.

[@doubleling7]

Frame is 1/2", therefore the clips are made with 3/4". The clips itself need to be a larger diameter than the frame as they install over the frame.

[@chaostheory2219]

Could of used zip ties

[@johnellis1952]

10 minutes and a sewing machine makes all those clips unnecessary. Even paying someone to sew for you will be no more costly and give a much cleaner end product.

[@bluefernlove]

This is great if you intend to remove the cloth for washing or storing away. Sewing is more of a permanent job unless you do it with velcro. This was simple and efficient and the cuts can be made with pipe cutters without a saw or any other tools.

[@doubleling7]

True, very true, but I am kind of lazy, and this method is easier. And most important you can tension the shade cloth by rotating the clips so as far as aesthetics, it might be a draw as with the clips you would have an always taut shade and the sewing method will depend upon how accurate you are. If it was for something more permanent I would consider pulling out the sewing machinel

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[@paulreins5390]

Talking all about safety and he's barefoot while doing this post

[@boblapree1676]

Excellent idea. Video is way too long. We don't want to watch you cut every piece, either show just a few cuts or fast forward. It's hard to be patient and watch the whole thing.

[@johnd942]

The 'mumbling voice' ruined this video.

[@Resologist]

PVC frame and clips for a sun shade? PVC doesn't cost anything? Ever hear of a new miracle substance called "wood"? One can fasten fabric onto it with staples or tacks. Even some old broom and mop handles, (wood, plastic, or metal), would do the same job, (without rotting in solar UV light).

[@SuperSpecialty]

Get real... an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel on PVC, a hacksaw will suffice. No I’m not subscribing!