Arnoldc Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 We have a lot of these plastic tubes.. And I know there has to be SOMETHING that we can use them for other than trash.. They are 36" long 2" dia.. Very thin walled... Up for ideas... think you could use them? Let me know.. I hate to see these things thrown away..Btw they are plastic tubes for plotter paper.. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Arnoldc wrote: We have a lot of these plastic tubes.. And I know there has to be SOMETHING that we can use them for other than trash.. They are 36" long 2" dia.. Very thin walled... Up for ideas... think you could use them? Let me know.. I hate to see these things thrown away..Btw they are plastic tubes for plotter paper..how thin walled? could throw some lights on the inside if they are thin enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnoldc Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Pic 2 Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 lights or a ccr might look cool, give a soft warm glow. sorta like the dryer vent experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 If they are about 2" in diameter, Try putting a Seasonal Entertainment spot light in one end, then at the other, make a cap with some tin foil to reflect the light back. Might look like some sort of light wand or light saber that you could make any color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Are they bendable at all?Could they be used as "sleeves" for an arch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnoldc Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Jim-No they are rigid.. may get away with some bending if you heat it up.. But the walls are so thin, I would think it would kink easily, even with sand.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Arnoldc wrote: Jim-No they are rigid.. may get away with some bending if you heat it up.. But the walls are so thin, I would think it would kink easily, even with sand..Then caniac and Dan have the best ideas...would look cool...make a "spinner" out of them if the lights could shine thru.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmais68569 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Send me one here in FL. & I will put a Seasonal Entertainment Spotlight in it. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I think Jim could use those as the main mast for the weber tree.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 DonFL wrote: I think Jim could use those as the main mast for the weber tree..Would probably be stronger than what I used last year!!!OOOOh...and this year I could put lights in my see-thru mast so everyone could SEE it falling!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubado Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 ROTFLMAO!!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnoldc Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 What I am thinking is next year use them as my fence posts blocking the actual display.. And adding a cap on it much like what Dan suggested.. Always next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I also vote for the glow-tube idea. I'll be looking forward to seeing some cool pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyhaglund Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 PM sent.Thanks.Kel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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