Copper Pipe Shelf

Difficulty: Intermediate
Add a touch of industrial chic to your home with our adaptable shelf project.

Two copper pipe shelves on an interior wall.

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What you’ll need

Copper pipe
Copper pipe connectors x 2
Malleable iron floor flanges x 4
Wood panel
Epoxy/pipe adhesive
Screws

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Cut Wood to Length

Cut the wood panel to your desired shelf size using a saw.

Person using BLACK+DECKER table saw to cut wood plank, safety guard and gloves visible.

BLACK+DECKER orange and black detail sander in use on wood surface, close-up side angle.

Step 2: Sand Down Rough Edges

Sand down the edges of the wood panel to remove any rough spots and create a smooth finish.

Step 3: Drill Pilot Holes in Shelf

Secure the wood panel and drill pilot holes where the copper pipe supports will attach to the underside, using a floor flange as a guide for the screw placement.

Photo of person using BLACK+DECKER cordless drill to drill into light wood, workbench shown.

A copper pipe being sanded with the BLACK+DECKER® 350W Powerfile™ Belt Sander.

BLACK+DECKER gloves hold copper pipe on wooden workbench as it is cut with hacksaw, close-up view.

Step 4: Prepare Copper Pipe

Secure the pipe and use a Powerfile™ belt sander to carefully strip down the surface to a clean, polished finish, removing any old paint or tarnish. Cut two matching sets of pipe to your desired shelf support lengths. Make sure to leave enough length to reach from your pilot holes to the wall!

Step 5: Assemble Shelf

Assemble the pipes, connectors and floor flanges, securing the connectors with epoxy or pipe adhesive following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Allow the adhesive to set fully for a strong hold then screw into your shelf’s pilot holes.