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Absolutely, as soon as the weather clears I'll get some pictures of it. I wanted it to be cheap, practical, simple and look stunning. I think I got it right this time.
Looking at piers from overseas they are very expensive and even trying to mode a EQ6 pier would cost upwards of $600. For me the bill was
Materials
1. 45cm square base + 1.3 metre cylinder - $190 from Jacobson Silverwater
2. Aluminium holder $65 + stainless steel top $15 from Edcon Brookvale
3. Professional milling of aluminium + stainless steel $100
4. 4 * 30 cm long 15mm galvinised bolts and nuts $20
5. 160kgs of pre-mix cement $40
6. 8 * Stainless steel bolts to hold the aluminium sleeve to the steel cylinder $24
The welding was free from a friend, and I had left over black satin paint and cold gal to protect the base of the pier.
For tools I needed a 16mm drill bit $30 a 10mm tapper $12 and a crowbar to lift the pavers $9.
So about $350 for materials, $100 for milling services (worth every cent) and $50 for tools. The result was worth every cent IMHO and as far as I am concerned look absolutely professional. Will post a how to guide with pictures as soon as the weather clears and I get a few good shots!
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