Fort Building Kit Like "Fort Magic"

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Human: You can get a construction set for $200 on Amazon called Fort Magic when its not sold out. I'd like to show you how to make your own DIY version, taking home-made versions to the next level. DIY link from my sister: http://oneshetwoshe.com/2014/07/diy-fort-kit.html Fort Magic web site: http://fortmagic.com/ I built this set for Christmas presents and it turned out great. The materials needed are easily available at Home Depot. Stuff to buy at your favorite home center: 1/2 inch x 100' Roll of SharkBite PEX Pipe (for curved pieces) 1.5 inch diameter PVC pipe (24 inch pieces) (for straight PVC pieces) 1.5 inch 3-way connectors (20 connectors) 1.5 inch 90 degree connectors (10 connectors) 1.5 inch 45 degree connectors (12 connectors) 1.5 inch 4-way connectors (35 connectors) 1.5 inch coupling connectors (10 connectors) You will also need a pair of PVC pipe cutters if you don't already have them. Stuff to 3D print: Fort Fabric Clips (130 clips) PEX pipe adapters 6 way connectors (finished at last, originally 35 in the Fort Magic kit) Other Stuff: A ruler A cloth tape measure for measuring PEX pipe A Sharpie pen for marking cuts on PVC and PEX pipe DIYing fort frames using my Makerbot Replicator 2 printer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQmk1obfnI&list=UUIdwbGLznojs-6VYpo4gbfA Instructions Cutting PVC pipes: 60 24" long pipes 25 12" long pipes mark 12 inches from the top, cut with PVC pipe cutter.