My 501st convention and event booth build.

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DTR1
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My 501st convention and event booth build.

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DTR1
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First Name: Dallas
Last Name: Roate
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Location: Wentzville

Re: My 501st convention and event booth build.

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8ft tall x 12ft wide pipe and drape do it yourself guide.

Coleman 8ft Collapsible Tent Poles.........................., = 3 / Wallmart, $11.99 each. http://www.walmart.c...wl5=pla&veh=sem
Boat Seat Mounts....................................................., = 3 / Wallmart, $12.00 each. I used these as the base plates and attached them to wood. http://www.walmart.c...indingMethod=rr
Mainstays Black 48x 84 Curtain Panel, 2per set......, = 3 sets / Wallmart, $13.00 each bought 3 used 2. http://www.walmart.c...-of-Two/5739854
Copper pipe 12' total length.......2x5ft and 1x2ft......, = 3/ Home Depot, $50.00 total. Used 2, 5ft pieces and 1, 2ft piece to get my 12 ft. http://www.homedepot...51#.UFU_1RhKqUc
Copper threaded couplers.....2, male and 2, female, = 4/ Home Depot, $6.00 each. http://www.homedepot...51#.UFVADxhKqUc / http://www.homedepot...51#.UFVAVRhKqUc
Copper end caps......................................................, = 2/ Home Depot, $3.00 each. http://www.homedepot...51#.UFVAhhhKqUc
501st "Shoot A Trooper" Banner.............................., = 1/ Self made and printed. 3ft x 6ft. http://i258.photobuc...anner350dpi.jpg
501st Banner............................................................., = 1/ Self made and printed. 3ft x 6ft. http://www.501st.com...ve/epsfiles.htm
501st Table Runner..................................................., = 1/ Purchased on the 501st legion forum. http://www.501st.com...der=asc&start=0

My cost to build my pipe and drape system was.....................................................$177.97 total

A 7ft tall by 7-12ft wide Panel kit will would cost you $269.00 up to $419.99 on line.
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Re: My 501st convention and event booth build.

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That looks awesome!

You're links are broken though. :(
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