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Dec 16, 2015 21:59 |  #1

I am starting to build a collection of backdrops, majority (if not all) are 5x8 feet and are vinyl material. When purchased, they came in a tube that's about 5 feet in length and loosely rolled. I believe this would be the best option to store each backdrop. However, I only received one tube with 4 backdrops in each. I'd like 1 tube per backdrop.

Anyone recommend any places that sells these sorts of tubes for an affordable price?

Any other ideas on how to store them?

I don't have the room to keep them all laid out or hanging on a wall.


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Dec 16, 2015 22:55 |  #2

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Dec 16, 2015 22:58 |  #3

fashionrider wrote in post #17821922 (external link)
I am starting to build a collection of backdrops, majority (if not all) are 5x8 feet and are vinyl material. When purchased, they came in a tube that's about 5 feet in length and loosely rolled. I believe this would be the best option to store each backdrop. However, I only received one tube with 4 backdrops in each. I'd like 1 tube per backdrop.

Anyone recommend any places that sells these sorts of tubes for an affordable price?

Any other ideas on how to store them?

I don't have the room to keep them all laid out or hanging on a wall.

Heya,

Any home hardware store that sells duct work, cement equipment, carpet, flooring in general, should have something similar to what you're looking for.

Some art/craft places have big tubes that they use to store large rolls of paper, fabric. You can ask them too.

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Dec 17, 2015 00:02 |  #4

Lowes, Home Depot, etc, just get the PVC size you need. Last a lot longer than cardboard


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Dec 17, 2015 00:03 |  #5

gmm213 wrote in post #17822045 (external link)
Lowes, Home Depot, etc, just get the PVC size you need. Last a lot longer than cardboard

That is probably the best way to go, genius :)

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Dec 17, 2015 00:13 |  #6

PVC pipe. If you can get away with a thinner tube, get the pipe from the conduit section. If you prefer it to be a larger diameter look in the plumbing section.

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Dec 17, 2015 02:49 |  #7

Nogo wrote in post #17822053 (external link)
PVC pipe. If you can get away with a thinner tube, get the pipe from the conduit section. If you prefer it to be a larger diameter look in the plumbing section.

If you need help to see how to do it, search for DIY fishing rod cases.


gmm213 wrote in post #17822045 (external link)
Lowes, Home Depot, etc, just get the PVC size you need. Last a lot longer than cardboard


MalVeauX wrote in post #17821995 (external link)
Heya,

Any home hardware store that sells duct work, cement equipment, carpet, flooring in general, should have something similar to what you're looking for.

Some art/craft places have big tubes that they use to store large rolls of paper, fabric. You can ask them too.

Very best,

Nogo wrote in post #17822053 (external link)
PVC pipe. If you can get away with a thinner tube, get the pipe from the conduit section. If you prefer it to be a larger diameter look in the plumbing section.

If you need help to see how to do it, search for DIY fishing rod cases.


Thanks a lot guys! I forgot to mention, as much as possible, I'd also like to have covers to the ends of these pipes. Any way to do that?


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Dec 17, 2015 02:55 |  #8

fashionrider wrote in post #17822145 (external link)
Thanks a lot guys! I forgot to mention, as much as possible, I'd also like to have covers to the ends of these pipes. Any way to do that?

You should be able to buy PVC threaded end pieces from the same place that can be glued or just pushed onto each end.
Then also get screw end caps
Go to plumbing supplier


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Dec 17, 2015 15:38 |  #9

Honestly just friction fitting unthreaded end caps should be more than enough. Just watch out for risk of vacuum sealing if you're dealing with fairly large temperature swings. Even when dry fitted they can hold on rather tightly on their own, and things can get awkward if the air inside cools a great deal from when it was originally put on.


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Dec 17, 2015 17:08 |  #10

gmm213 wrote in post #17822045 (external link)
Lowes, Home Depot, etc, just get the PVC size you need. Last a lot longer than cardboard

+1 on this. I've used the cardboard tubes and they fray and wear out and collect dust and dirt.



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