Stationary Industrial Crane Rods
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First, let’s gather our materials:• 2- flanges for 1/2” pipes • 8- screws• 2- 1/2” 90 degree elbows • 2- 1/2”x 1” nipples• 2- 18” galvanized pipes• 2- 1/2” end caps• power drillWe were able to find everything in black at Lowe’s.The next thing we did was find a stud we could screw the flange into.
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Once all 4 screws were secure in the flange (we used the power drill to screw them into the wall), attach one end of the 1/2”x1” nipple to the elbow. Then twist the other end into the flange.
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Make sure the open end of the elbow is facing towards the window and is tight enough that the weight of the curtain won’t pull the rod down or un-level it.
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Twist the 18” galvanized pipe into the open end of the elbow.
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Slide one of the skinny panels onto the galvanized pipe.
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Twist the end cap on. Then repeat the steps on the opposite side.
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I’m happy with how these rods turned out. I love the industrial look mixed with farmhouse chic.