Build an Indestructible PVC Umbrella (DA UBER BRELLA)

ORIGINAL POST:
I've gone through many umbrellas over the years. So much so that I think of umbrellas as a consumable. This project attempts to put to rest the consumable label I've given umbrellas. Today, I'm going to build what I would consider the indestructible umbrella, or Da Uber-brella.
PARTS LIST:
● 2ft - 1" PVC pipe
● 1x - 1" PVC coupler
● 2x - 1" PVC cap
● 1x - 1-1/4" PVC coupler (expansion piece)
● 3x - 10' length of CPVC (from these 10' lengths, cut the following pieces)
- 8x - 1/2" x 22" CPVC
- 8x - 1/2" x 10" CPVC
● 16x - 1/2" CPVC caps
● 2x - 2' length wooden dowel - largest diameter that can slide into CPVC
● Box of 100 #208 eyelet screws (to be used as the hinge system)
● 8x - 1/4" dia. x 1/2" long hex-head bolt
● 4ft x 4ft sheet of tarp
● 3' - 1/2" rope (doesn't need to be exactly 1/2")
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[@leebokaba23]

Out of all the umbrella DIYs, this was the one detailed and understandable. Thank you.

[@XLessThanZ]

I'm so glad!

[@ivorygilyard2243]

You did a great job. Thank you for posting.

[@NonnofYobiznes]

No follow up? GREAT VID!!!

[@abejay56]

This is the amazing diy umbrella i found. Great video bro! Thanks

[@Darkstormbringer]

Thanks, great project.

[@3dpchiron709]

It's a nice idea, and surprising to find very few YT vids about this subject. Some other ideas would be like a 'frankenbrella' using parts from a commercially made patio version, or did you ever see those ones for made for fishing? The ribs/fabric could be shortened and the pole changed, leaving a sturdier hand-sized version.
There are YT vids showing 3D printed DIY metal forming dies; stronger hardware for a normal umbrella could be made like this using steel strips. Perhaps on a standard umbrella the weak parts could be reinforced using resin and ultra-light glass cloth (designed for RC planes), or braided tube, and compression molded in some way. The hinge rivets drilled out and upgraded hmm.

[@agusb.cahyono287]

nice project

[@anthonyperkins5856]

Thanks for this video. I have an idea now

[@NinSega89]

True genius

[@superspecialty5169]

Don’t need a 1” coupler & removal of the inside stop, just use a 1-1/4 pvc.

[@anthonyperkins5856]

On going to make one myself. I broke two today in a wind and rain storm, I was soaked by the time I got to the car.

[@mohamedsameer8912]

Bravooo💗👍

[@DrazerTM]

You're going to loose a finger using the tablesaw like that.

[@semiserif343]

i also want to make a strong umbrella thank you

[@JacobthePoshPotato]

I imagine you could use bamboo or cane in place of the PVC.

[@mohamedsameer8912]

👍👍👍

[@AUS5113]

Why would you stop just before you finished the umbrella?

[@XLessThanZ]

Wanted to do something different from the typical canopy, but yep, should've at least finished it.

[@AUS5113]

@@XLessThanZ yours was the best video i found.

[@XLessThanZ]

@@AUS5113 appreciate it

[@anissazichella5292]

Please use a vice to hold your ole instead of your hand when drilling anything.

[@anissazichella5292]

Pole

[@superspecialty5169]

Excuse me, since you didn’t use a push stick on your table saw, I assume you don’t wear any eye protection, either! Thanks 4 the brainstorming, which includes what not to do.