I didn't pay close attention, but I believe the wood was chedapoer than the PVC and the metal pipes were a lot more.
That's a great idea.
These have a 1/2" ID:
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These have a 5/8" ID:
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I wonder how hard it would be to thread a 1/2" OD PVC pipe through a
1/2" ID foam noodle?