Cast aluminum post on DIY platforms

[hickstick]

I've seen a few DIY platforms here that have cast aluminum posts rather then square tubing. where did y'all get them, I can't seem to find any threads searching the forums

 

[hickstick]

like this one:

 

[elk yinzer]

I know one of the founders of Tethred (Ernie) was making them for a few years back and selling them here. You may find an old one through the classifieds. My personal opinion, there is marginal benefit over aluminum tube. I don't know why the tube gets a bad rap, I guess the noise factor? I'm not out there playing it like a musical instrument, you just wrap it in some tape and be careful not to bang things around.

 

[hickstick]

I know one of the founders of Tethred (Ernie) was making them for a few years back and selling them here. You may find an old one through the classifieds. My personal opinion, there is marginal benefit over aluminum tube. I don't know why the tube gets a bad rap, I guess the noise factor? I'm not out there playing it like a musical instrument, you just wrap it in some tape and be careful not to bang things around.

I'm not having a noise issue with my tube post, just think a cast one would be stronger. I worry about deformation of the 'thin' walled aluminum where the bolt holes are drilled as well as where the leveler contacts.

 

[Cajunyankee]

I've seen a few DIY platforms here that have cast aluminum posts rather then square tubing. where did y'all get them, I can't seem to find any threads searching the forums

@Huntingbob was making some really nice machined post back in the day.

 

[hickstick]

@Huntingbob was making some really nice machined post back in the day.

Thanks @Cajunyankee I found that on another thread and sent him a PM