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Old 10-29-2007, 07:59 PM
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What have you guys used as rods to build LR columns? Im looking for something quite thin if possible and easy to find. Someone had recommended fiberglass parking rods but I have not been able to find any. Any other ideas? I do not want to use PVC because I want something thinner if possible.

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Old 10-29-2007, 08:20 PM
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You can use plexes glass rods 1/2" they work well .
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Old 10-29-2007, 09:12 PM
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Yeah I keep hearing about plexi rods...Anyone know where I can get them?
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Old 10-29-2007, 09:34 PM
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I'm swinging by home depot tonight to try and find the same thing. I've seen pictures here of people who have built and H at the bottom and had a 1/2 inch of pvc pipe hooked up to the middle and the rocks with 1/2 inch holes stacked through their holes. Looked pretty damn good IMO.
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You could get them at Coast Fiber Tek.There're located on 1306 Boundary Rd.
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i used acrylic rods and a masonary bit followed by hyraulic cement for a more natural bond. looks great and solid too.
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i got some rod from a place in langely, some sort of plastic manufacturer. i cant remember the name but i got the name of this board.
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Check Industrial Paints and Plastics ( http://ippnet.com/ ), that's where I got some and they are a franchise so there should be one near you ...
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How about plastic coat hangers cut up? Would that work?
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I have read many different ideas and i thought this guy's is one of the better ones so far. I would have done this if I had sand to cover the legs.
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