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**iuopyra** · 12-03-2009, 01:16 PM

I recommend you check with the airline as to the max dimensions for a tube that won't get you into overcharges, then go to a carpet store and ask for an old center tube of a carpet roll. Usually they are happy to get rid of them, will give to you.

Cut to proper length, stuff with your toys, stick some padding / clothes whatever, tape the ends with shipping tape, there you are.

I have one I've used for years with everything from jo to live swords, it's been great and cost about 20 cents for the tape.

I did tape a block of styrofoam on the side to keep it from rolling - I had a vision of it rolling in front of a moving 747. But now it looks just like a shoulder fired antiaircraft missile

and I have gotten some odd looks walking through airports with it.

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12-03-2009, 01:16 PM	#4
iuopyra Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	I recommend you check with the airline as to the max dimensions for a tube that won't get you into overcharges, then go to a carpet store and ask for an old center tube of a carpet roll. Usually they are happy to get rid of them, will give to you. Cut to proper length, stuff with your toys, stick some padding / clothes whatever, tape the ends with shipping tape, there you are. I have one I've used for years with everything from jo to live swords, it's been great and cost about 20 cents for the tape. I did tape a block of styrofoam on the side to keep it from rolling - I had a vision of it rolling in front of a moving 747. But now it looks just like a shoulder fired antiaircraft missile and I have gotten some odd looks walking through airports with it. 四尺杖
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