Oh sure, we're all talking stone knives and bearskins and you go and bring out the laser scalpel. Nice solution. I know you posted the photo before, but my caveman mind forgot.

Ross 'Ug'

: I post this picture everytime someone asks about a strongback. Here is a
: completely different way, 2" x 2" steel tube with 1" angle
: welded to it. Less than thirty dollars and could use it as a ladder to
: hang christmas lights with out it loosing shape. TB