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Rod Tubes
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: August 08, 2009 11:09AM

Hi guys:

Where are builders getting there rod tubes these days.

Thanks

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Rod Tubes
Posted by: Pat Helton (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: August 08, 2009 11:47AM

I buy lightweight PVC drain pipe and a couple of end caps. Cost about $4 to make a 7' tube. You can get it from 1 1/2" dia. to 6" dia. I haven't had a shipping mishap yet.
Pat

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Re: Rod Tubes
Posted by: John Krukemeier (---.dsl.ipltin.sbcglobal.net)
Date: August 08, 2009 11:51AM

I make mine from 2" or 3" PVC drain pipe (thin wall). I used a textured spray paint on my last one. Not as classy as the commercially available ones, but it does the job.

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Re: Rod Tubes
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: August 08, 2009 12:16PM

What about classy aluminum tubes.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Rod Tubes
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.ptld.qwest.net)
Date: August 08, 2009 12:47PM

I use Angler's Workshop for my larger diameter custom length stuff. Landmark for most other stuff. Angler's isn't a bit more expensive.

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Re: Rod Tubes
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: August 08, 2009 12:55PM

Landmark has some nice stuff. Did not know he was still around. I'll check him out

Thanks

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Rod Tubes
Posted by: roger wilson (63.231.70.---)
Date: August 08, 2009 10:33PM

Bill,
In addition to the good advice about the pvc tubes, you can also use 4 inch rain gutter downspout.
It is very inexpensive and it works well and is very strong. The only issue, is that you may or may not be able to get a matching cap for the downspout tubing.

Take care
Roger

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Re: Rod Tubes
Posted by: Brian Morrow (---.neo.res.rr.com)
Date: August 09, 2009 02:11PM

My vote goes to the Classy Carrier by Chu-Kar corporation.
These are made in Port Clinton, Ohio using all American made components, and they are excellent cases.

Made of 1,000 denier Cordura and triple stitched througout; this thing is a beast... and available in a variety of colors and custom options.

If ya want a little proof of how durable they are, check out [URL="[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNe6bWqeFc"[/url];][This Video][/URL].

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