Building an open wardrobe in an alcove

[Yukster]

I would like to build an open wardrobe in an alcove, a bit like this one



The ones selling online seem flimsy. Can anyone suggest how I could build it myself, say with scaffolding poles or metal pipes and clamps? What I struggle to work out is how to do is make the uprights telescopic, so that I can adjust the height

 

[Tigercubrider]

https://www.themetalstore.co.uk/products/tube-clamps

25mm or so would be fine
Proper scaff is 50mm and way OTT for a domestic set up
We use a lot of 50mm at work for building stages and lighting rigs but I recently built an animation bench out of 25 and it's sturdy

The verticals need to be cut close to the correct length but have a bit of play available as they slide into the top/bottom plates and fit with Allen keys

You can buy tube cut to size if you measure and make a list- check measurements three times!!
Galvanised/powdercoated/stainless

 

[foxhole]

I would like to build an open wardrobe in an alcove, a bit like this one

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The ones selling online seem flimsy. Can anyone suggest how I could build it myself, say with scaffolding poles or metal pipes and clamps? What I struggle to work out is how to do is make the uprights telescopic, so that I can adjust the height

Just sold one like that for £10 on Facebook, look for local sales on social media.[sphock. etc.]
I also made one for a friend, used timber uprights as they are cheaper and easier to install.Standard rails can be purchased in DIY sheds.You are no going to match the baskets DIY.

 

[johnny2007]

To make the baskets, "get" some shopping trolleys and use a grinder to cut the bottom off.

 

[Tigercubrider]

Just buy the baskets from ikea.
Look up "ikea hacks"

Often it's better to look for baskets and accessories first, and build a tube system to fit rather than the other way around