Using this, [Brian] developed a DSLR mount for his microscope using a hacker staple: PVC pipe. The virtues of PVC pipe are many and varied.

AmJohnny has shared an Instructable for bending PVC pipe, using a hair dryer and 1/2-inch drain auger. The drain auger is inserted into the PVC to prevent it from kinking as it's being bent–kinked PVC ...

PVC pipe is a valuable material to the backyard hacker. It’s cheap, readily available, and comes in a range of different sizes. However, what do you do if you need to bend it? The typical ...