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Old 10-29-2007, 09:49 PM
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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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Old 10-29-2007, 09:58 PM
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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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Old 10-29-2007, 11:57 PM
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Default this guy's idea is good

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.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-10/totm/index.php



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Old 10-30-2007, 02:54 AM
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I ended up getting fiberglass rods from Canadian Tire. There are pics in my Tank Journal thread if anyone is interested. They work great and are very easy to use!
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I've heard of people using fiberglass arrow shafts. I think I'm going to give that a try and see how she goes.
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