pre-welded scrap with a hole cut in it seems to work well for reinforcing the pipe
File: _MG_1315.JPG File size: 1,816KB Image Serial Number: 000-1315 Camera Model: Canon EOS 20D Firmware: Digital Photo Professional Date/Time: 2008:02:02 22:42:07 Shutter speed: 1/125 sec Aperture: 4.5 Exposure mode: Av Flash: Off ISO: 200 Focal length: 50mm Image size: 3047 x 2050 Rotation: none Color space: sRGB Color profile: sRGB v1.31 (Canon) User comments: "pre-welded scrap with a hole cut in it seems to work well for reinforcing the pipe"