How to stiffen 1/2" aluminum tube?

[Myka]

Originally Posted by WarDog

Is that your foot? What the hell did you do to your toe?

That's just a bit of nail lacquer that I haven't managed to pick off yet.

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Also note that you should not mix aluminum and steel. Dissimilar metals cause corrosion and will eventually lose strength and loosen up.

I was a bit concerned about that, but I thought it took dampness to cause an issue. What if I wrap the steel in something first, like Tuck Tape or vapor barrier plastic?

Otherwise, option #1 sounds nice.