nice job Peter

I agree it might benefit from standing slightly
'prouder' from the cover.
Why not make it up in ready chromed, copper water pipe - the type they use for showers, etc. when it's going to be on display.....?
James
I thought of that, but I want it made as one piece, with no soldered sleeve joints. So better to have it made in steel and chromed.
Also, I though of fitting the "Umbrella Tube" as sold by Williams, like so:
It might look good. I'm going up to Williams on Wednesday so will see what is possible.