Re: :SHOW VASES
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] :SHOW VASES
- From: G* D* S*
- Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 13:12:35 -0500
From: "Gary D. Sides" <irisman@mindspring.com>
John I Jones wrote:
>One of the problems with using capped PVC is that while the outside
diameter
>of the pipe is very accurately controlled during the manufacturing
process,
>the same is not true for the caps. Consequently, they very often do
not fit
>tightly in a standard size hole drilled in the wood block base. ( all
the
>holes have to accomodate the largest size cap).
>
>A better solution is to plug the end of the pipe inside with a
sealant (like
>silicon rubber) then drill the hloes in the base to the outside
diameter of
>the pipe - much better fit.
Or use cork as some of the local clubs here have done. One other
*BIG* thing to consider is that you can't just use 1/2" pvc. You then
get some of those huge stalks and they can't be exhibited properly. I
actually hate PVC pipe containers, but the logistics and ease of
storage has been the biggest hook. So many ways to do one single
thing.
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