I haven't seen pictures of it since I moved from Tennessee 8+ years ago... I'm pretty sure they're in my mom's house somewhere but I'd have no idea where to even look since they've moved since I lived there. I'll ask her but I'm not thinking she'll have a clue what I'm even talking about...lol.
Have you tried a lows or home depot for that metal pipe? Maybe even a plumbing place... they might even have some shit laying around if you ask... though most stuff has went to pvc... I'm sure they'd have something you could use. Or even a contractor type of place... places like where I work have metal piping all over the place... if you see a factory or building going up anywhere just swing in there and ask... you'd be surprised at how people would be willing to help if you just tell them you need it for a school project.
Hrmmm, cool man thanks for the ideas! I think i'll do it fri or thurs morn when I have time. I just hope I don't end up killing myself, I have to strip the ends of the copper wire and solder them to a line cord, then plug it into a standard 120v outlet.
Edit: Why do we always go gay, BG?