How to Make a Poster Tube

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zamboni332
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Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:31 am

It's there a thread on here that give the instructions to build a poster tube for shows out of PVC ? Cheers
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acidfree
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Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:34 am

Not sure you will need much instruction. Just buy the PVC and cut to desired length.

If you're looking to use it for shows, you may want to just purchase a tube with a strap. Would be more comfortable to carry around.

something along the lines of
http://www.staples.com/Staedtler-Telesc ... uct_484943
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Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:36 am

I'd go 4" PVC, buy two end caps, then make a strap if youre crafty like that.
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Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:21 am

http://tstout.com/shared/shipping/pvc.html

You can buy caps here (it should take standard 4" Yazoo or U-Line caps):

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-2 ... astic-Caps
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Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:24 am

CrustaR wrote:http://tstout.com/shared/shipping/pvc.html

You can buy caps here (it should take standard 4" Yazoo or U-Line caps):

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-2 ... astic-Caps
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