Originally Posted by yurdle

What makes the pole take four weeks? I have assumed that getting a 2" x .065 or 1.5" x 065 6061 T6 from the local metal shop would do just fine...and started a new project under that assumption. Are you (or anyone) using something special, ie not readily available? thanks

That is how long it took for me from the time i broke my pole, to purchase, cut, fit, rig, test and use my new pole. i had to exchange the first pole because it did not fit my snuffer ring correctly and the new pole had to be ordered and delivered.

I am sure i could have gotten the 2" pole faster elsewhere (probably not cheaper), but i like to support and show loyalty my supplier when possible.

Here is the new pole..

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