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About ten years ago we discovered a supplier of these plastic tubes. There
were 3 variations. The one we use most is the 3.5 foot length with a 3-4"
diameter. There is another that is the same but has a 3.5 foot extension you
can adjust as you wish that is attached to the 3.5 foot tube. And the last
one is a 6" diameter, 3.5 foot length that extends. They are for fishing
poles, so check a sporting store for the brand and then contact the supplier
directly. We got about 100 in the original order and they are all still in
very good shape.
 
Good luck,
Cheryl
 
 
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 Cheryl Woods
 Map Curator                                       tel: 519-661-3424
 Serge A. Sauer Map Library, SSC 1051              fax: 519-661-3750
 University of Western Ontario                 [log in to unmask]
 London, Canada  N6A 5C2
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