[Nordskogen] Ridge pole sleeve

[Giovanna]

I purchased steel square/ rectangular tubes from Discount Steel in North Minneapolis. http://www.discountsteel.com/
   
  I used square stock for the original wedge tent project, but now I have switched over to a standard 2 x 4 for my ridge pole.  Problem is there is no standard steel sleeve that fits a 2 x 4 (1 1/2" x 3 1/2") at Discount Steel.  I ended up buying rectangular stock that was 2" x 4" and I screwed a 1/2" shim to the face and one edge of the 2 x 4 to make up the difference.  This worked really well.  I used a 20" piece of steel that was 14 ga.  You can use 16 ga as well, 11 is a bit heavier than is necessary.  The real sucky bit is that Discount Steel now charges $5/ cut.  
   
  Panther Primitives sells steel sleeve for a ridge pole and last i look I thought it ran $25-30? (not including shipping).
   
  Another possible supplier is King Architectural metals, www.kingmetals.com.  They sell hammered rectangular tubing that is 2" x 4"x 8' long for around $52.  I don't know if they would sell just a 20" piece, or what the cost would be, but they might be worth checking.
   
  I will try to bring my ridge pole for my loaner wedge to the demo tonight so you can look at it.  
   
  G

 		
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