How to make a cross tee pipe fitting in Blender?

Question

When I try to do it, it looks VERY sloppy. I assume there's an easy way, I just don't know how.

Here is kind of what I'm going for:

It can't have a lot of faces though so the Subdivide modifier is out of the question. I don't mind if it's a little blocky but I just can't figure out how to merge cylinders like that.

Not at a computer to make a full answer but extra objects addon has a pipe joint object. That is the fastest way. — Timaroberts, Jun 14 '17 at 04:05
Possible duplicate of How to aproach the modeling of duct work, piping, wiring? — , Jun 14 '17 at 04:08
That's not what I want though. Those are sharp. This has a much more gradual curve into each other — Jones, Jun 14 '17 at 04:17
Smooth curving surface will be available only with adidng new geometry, no matter if with Subsurf or any other way. — Mr Zak, Jun 14 '17 at 09:04

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 14 '17 at 06:37

Final:

I do know that you said you don't want to use Subdivision Surface modifier, but just check those numbers:

Steps:

Select four faces around a Cube.
In Tools Panel choose Extrude Individual and enter desired number or move your mouse (I've entered '1').
Delete selected faces.
Add Subdivision Surface modifier.
(Optional) Add Solidify modifier.
(Optional) In Data tab check AutoSmooth and set Angle to 60 degrees.

How to make a cross tee pipe fitting in Blender?

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Steps: