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Style |
Diameter |
Height |
Allowable Pounds |
| Traditional |
4" |
96" |
1,200 |
| 4" |
108" |
900 |
| 5" |
96" |
2,750 |
| 5" |
108" |
2,062 |
| 5" |
120" |
1,546 |
| 6" |
96" |
4,800 |
| 6" |
108" |
3,600 |
| 6" |
120" |
2,700 |
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Turned from clear, kiln-dried Western softwoods such as Pine. Finger-jointed and edge-glued, with hollow centers for better stability. For additional strength, a steel rod could be installed in the hollow center.
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