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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 1/31/2009 9:00:37 AM

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My last trip to lowes , i needed some help as i was buying some hardware and rope and lengths of chain , they had great colors and i went a lil crazy .Help arrived in the form of a tall redhead mid 30's "Yes Sir how may i help you "? Well lets see i need 20 feet of this rope , 50 feet of this pointing ,30 foot of this chain "after i read the rating " pointed more and gave a few more length s . as she wrote it all down .Ohh i also need some steeel cable pbut i do not have a power crimper to loop the ends so never mind .thats it ..Ohh Sir i can power crimp the ends and loop those for you as she points to the machine down the way ".She then askes the obvious question so what is this big project you have going on here ?Now i suck at lies so i ussually just blurt out the truth , and this time i forgot the "are you sure you want to know " out for the person questioning .
I reply without batting an eye , i have two Women who wanted to be bound and trussed and susspended ..Ooooh well she says " you really need to also try these rated skanes in bundles and they are pretty and on sale " and if your doing flesh hooks you can use these ropes they are rated for the pulls ." She also showed me on sale hardware and connectors .

Yes i LOVE Lowes .

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 1/31/2009 10:20:12 AM

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At most stores with a plant section have a selection of bamboo rods and silly them they think they are plant stakes.

Also there are stakes for tents that can be easily converted to peg your sub down in the back yard (assuming you have an out of doors kink)Also they have these U shaped pegs that can be driven in the ground I think they are really for Croquet, but how you play the game is really up to you.

Snake bite kits are really awesome on naughty bits.

They sell leather in long strips that can be easily converted into a handy flogger or dipped in water and proof out that whole leather shrinks as it dries theory.

Just a few thoughts

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 1/31/2009 2:54:22 PM

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I LOVE Dom Depot. I made a portable St. Andrews cross of sorts. Here is a shopping list:

2 - 36" x 1.25" steel plumbing pipe, threaded
2 - 24" x 1.25" steel plumbing pipe, threaded
2 - 18" x 1.25" steel plumbing pipe, threaded
2 - "T" coupler for 1.25" steel pipe
1 - in-line coupler for 1.25" steel pipe
4 - caps for 1.25" steel pipe
4 - eyebolts, washers, nuts (complete set for each corner)
6 - rolls of black (or whatever color you want) electrical tape

Basically everything snaps together like Legos. Visualize the letter "I". The two 36" pieces are the center post. The two 24" pieces connect to the "T" and then threads on the top of the center post. The two 24" pieces connect to the other "T" and thread onto the vottom of the center post. Eyebolts are drilled into the caps and secured behind with the washers and nuts. I used the tape to wrap around the pipes so it wasn't bare metal, plus it hols up better then paint. It's great because it is fully portable, I carry mine around in a duffel bag. The only issue is that if you want to use it standing up, you have to lean it against a wall, but it is still very effective. Because it is steel, it can flex while your sub squirms and you don't have to worry about it breaking.

I have pictures of the beginning pieces and the final product, just send me a message and I send them to you. Total cost for everything was about $50.

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 1/31/2009 4:32:38 PM

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I made my spreader bars from the leftover 3/4" hanger rod I bought for the closet. I put 3 eye screws in: 1 in the middle and 1 at either end. Works great - looks great!

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 1/31/2009 4:50:43 PM

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Basically everything snaps together like Legos. Visualize the letter "I". The two 36" pieces are the center post. The two 24" pieces connect to the "T" and then threads on the top of the center post. The two 24" pieces connect to the other "T" and thread onto the vottom of the center post. Eyebolts are drilled into the caps and secured behind with the washers and nuts. I used the tape to wrap around the pipes so it wasn't bare metal, plus it hols up better then paint. It's great because it is fully portable, I carry mine around in a duffel bag. The only issue is that if you want to use it standing up, you have to lean it against a wall, but it is still very effective. Because it is steel, it can flex while your sub squirms and you don't have to worry about it breaking.

I have pictures of the beginning pieces and the final product, just send me a message and I send them to you. Total cost for everything was about $50.

Could you grab yourself a couple more t's, put them on the bottom I pieces and add two 12" nipples to each end. make the bottom it's own "I" It will make feet to stand freely. 12" nipples will give you about 26" with the 1 1/4 pipe. should be sturdy enough. Just a thought though..

best of luck to you

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 1/31/2009 6:33:51 PM

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ORIGINAL: Krymzin

Basically everything snaps together like Legos. Visualize the letter "I". The two 36" pieces are the center post. The two 24" pieces connect to the "T" and then threads on the top of the center post. The two 24" pieces connect to the other "T" and thread onto the vottom of the center post. Eyebolts are drilled into the caps and secured behind with the washers and nuts. I used the tape to wrap around the pipes so it wasn't bare metal, plus it hols up better then paint. It's great because it is fully portable, I carry mine around in a duffel bag. The only issue is that if you want to use it standing up, you have to lean it against a wall, but it is still very effective. Because it is steel, it can flex while your sub squirms and you don't have to worry about it breaking.

I have pictures of the beginning pieces and the final product, just send me a message and I send them to you. Total cost for everything was about $50.

Could you grab yourself a couple more t's, put them on the bottom I pieces and add two 12" nipples to each end. make the bottom it's own "I" It will make feet to stand freely. 12" nipples will give you about 26" with the 1 1/4 pipe. should be sturdy enough. Just a thought though..

best of luck to you

I have been thinking of that. but I'm trying to figure out how to re-secure the eye-bolts to those T's. I see what you are saying, but then i worry about a 6' structure moving too freely when my sub is struggling. Any suggestions on how to secure the top too? And still keep it portable mind you...

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 1/31/2009 6:42:46 PM

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I and My ex sub went to the local Equestrians Store. I placed a bag of leather laces to make a new flogger on the counter and he placed a whip . The clerk looked up at My sub and shock his head and said, "man its bad that she's making you buy your on whip!"
My favorite places to shop is Lowes and the Equestrians Store!
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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/1/2009 6:46:41 AM

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I have been thinking of that. but I'm trying to figure out how to re-secure the eye-bolts to those T's. I see what you are saying, but then i worry about a 6' structure moving too freely when my sub is struggling. Any suggestions on how to secure the top too? And still keep it portable mind you...

I had a whole answer written out for you about chains and drill and taps and reducing bushing and everything.. Then i asked Master who is an awesome fabricator and the whole thing just got deleted to start over from phase one.
Master says you don't want to use screw pipe.   Couple of reasons:
1. when screw pipe is threaded it takes about 80% of the metal off of the pipe. It is the weakest part of the pipe and could snap off and someone could get hurt.
2. Unless you have it welded at the threads it is going to want to turn on you, especially with a twisting subby on there. And of course if you weld it at the threads it's not so portable anymore.
3. if you do my idea of attaching feet with T's there is going to be a 1/4" lip from the T and it won't set evenly. That is of course thinking you have a level floor to begin with.. so my bottom I idea isn't so good for the threaded pipe

Master's idea is to try http://www.wagnercompanies.com/wagnerail.aspx and use the tubing they use for handrails. They also have a whole bunch of fittings with set screws so the pipe does not twist or turn and is solid, won't break off.   They have set screw T's and X's .

Master suggests schedule 40 1 1/4" pipe.

Another idea to make it stronger is to make a square or cube instead of an I.   You could still do the feet idea with the I because the set screws are generally on the inside and you aren't going to have that lip.

I really like the tape idea.. to tape the pipe.. Electrical tape comes in a whole rainbow of colors.. so pieces wouldn't get confused you could make the top one color, the sides another and the bottom yet another.

To make it lightweight you could also use Aluminum conduit, it is threaded, but you could cut the threaded end off and put it in the fitting.

And now back to your original question LOL How to secure the top. My idea for that was drill holes on each end, run an eyebolt through it with nuts and washers to the other side, hook chains on the eyebolts and then find eyebolts in the ceiling to attach it to. If nothing else it would be a safety chain to keep it from falling over.

Another idea for securing the top is to use a screw foot.   It has a handle you twist and it presses a foot against the ceiling. Make sure you get a joist if it's a drywall ceiling or you are going to put a hole in it.

Best of luck to you, hope these ideas are helpful and now this idea is in Master's head!! thank you so much! Yeah!!

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/1/2009 9:13:32 AM

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I can see what you are saying about the risk of something breaking, but I've used it about a dozen times with my sub trying VERY hard to get out, and it has been fine. I think some of your ideas are great, but, attaching something to the ceiling, or running security cables sound great, but it doesn't really make it portable.

Any other thoughts?

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/1/2009 12:35:03 PM

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I preferred shopping at Fleet Farm, and Menards up in Wisconsin. FF is mostly farm, home and auto implements. Up in Canada you have Canadian Tire and then down south you have Lowes, and a few Home Depots. Lots of places to go for improvised gear.

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/1/2009 4:48:31 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: sparkyRBF

quote:

ORIGINAL: Krymzin

I have been thinking of that. but I'm trying to figure out how to re-secure the eye-bolts to those T's. I see what you are saying, but then i worry about a 6' structure moving too freely when my sub is struggling. Any suggestions on how to secure the top too? And still keep it portable mind you...

I like this thread the best!!!

I actually made a pyramid for bondage, when I lived in LA. I can weld, so it was easier, but you can use 3/4" or 1" black or galvanized pipe and get it threaded at most stores that sell it. A pyramid or even cube, work very well and you can suspend your toy in teh middle of the pyramid and bind her hands and legs to each of the "uprights". I is perfect and you can bind her to the outside frame perfectly. the pyramid is narrow on the top (hands tied over her head, and the bottom is wide (legs spread apart).

You can also bind the corners other pyramid together, by putting eye hooks on each end and tying them together with cable or ratcheting straps if you cannot weld). You can also put a couple of cross braces to strengthen it and to tie her over it to get in your favorite position. The cross braces can be attached to eye hooks, but I would suggest welded. You can get a guy to build it for you for about $250 or so, and a 30 pack of beer (or a chance to test it out himself). If you are honest, I bet you will get a chuckle and lots of questions, and a good price.

The pyramid only needs to be about 6 feet high at the most, and most ceilings are 7-8 feet high in houses and most basements. Paint it with rustoleum (I prefer chinese red), buy some foam pipe insulation to put on the places she will be bent over for hours and had at it. I prefer to pre-rope my toys and use caribeaners, hooks and quick link to make chaning positions easier and faster.

A pyramid is much more versitile than a cross and it is a symbol of alien power... mwahahaha!!!!
I had a whole answer written out for you about chains and drill and taps and reducing bushing and everything.. Then i asked Master who is an awesome fabricator and the whole thing just got deleted to start over from phase one.
Master says you don't want to use screw pipe.   Couple of reasons:
1. when screw pipe is threaded it takes about 80% of the metal off of the pipe. It is the weakest part of the pipe and could snap off and someone could get hurt.
2. Unless you have it welded at the threads it is going to want to turn on you, especially with a twisting subby on there. And of course if you weld it at the threads it's not so portable anymore.
3. if you do my idea of attaching feet with T's there is going to be a 1/4" lip from the T and it won't set evenly. That is of course thinking you have a level floor to begin with.. so my bottom I idea isn't so good for the threaded pipe

Master's idea is to try http://www.wagnercompanies.com/wagnerail.aspx and use the tubing they use for handrails. They also have a whole bunch of fittings with set screws so the pipe does not twist or turn and is solid, won't break off.   They have set screw T's and X's .

Master suggests schedule 40 1 1/4" pipe.

Another idea to make it stronger is to make a square or cube instead of an I.   You could still do the feet idea with the I because the set screws are generally on the inside and you aren't going to have that lip.

I really like the tape idea.. to tape the pipe.. Electrical tape comes in a whole rainbow of colors.. so pieces wouldn't get confused you could make the top one color, the sides another and the bottom yet another.

To make it lightweight you could also use Aluminum conduit, it is threaded, but you could cut the threaded end off and put it in the fitting.

And now back to your original question LOL How to secure the top. My idea for that was drill holes on each end, run an eyebolt through it with nuts and washers to the other side, hook chains on the eyebolts and then find eyebolts in the ceiling to attach it to. If nothing else it would be a safety chain to keep it from falling over.

Another idea for securing the top is to use a screw foot.   It has a handle you twist and it presses a foot against the ceiling. Make sure you get a joist if it's a drywall ceiling or you are going to put a hole in it.

Best of luck to you, hope these ideas are helpful and now this idea is in Master's head!! thank you so much! Yeah!!

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/1/2009 5:08:45 PM

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Also, if you are looking to outfit your dungeon with the perfect hooks, loops, and swivels, then check out this Large Bail Hook (you boaters/Sailboaters will know what I mean). This is a great site, you will spend hours checking it out... seriously... and most of it is stainless steel and 5 times cheaper than at bondage stores or sites.

I have included a few links:

Bail hook/swivel, which can support 5,000 pounds (hang her and spin her forever):
http://www.greenboatstuff.com/tyswlababa.html

Cunningham Hook/anal Hook for $5.25
http://www.greenboatstuff.com/seadogststcu.html

Reefing Hook/Anal Hook for $6.50
http://www.greenboatstuff.com/seadogstreho.html

Use these cleats to quickly tie her to a wall... it is soo much easier than loops or eyes (for those of us who sail):
http://www.greenboatstuff.com/seadogalclba.html they are cheaper than eye hooks and easier to screw into the wall.

If you like suspension, then these blocks (2 links below):
http://www.greenboatstuff.com/wiststblsiwi4.html Working load is 440 lbs

http://www.greenboatstuff.com/wiststbldowi2.html Double-block to combine with the block above to lift easier. Working load 440 lbs.

They also have eye hooks that fold down, and lots of other "kinkster" goodies. Let me know if you have any questions.

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/1/2009 5:14:27 PM

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3. if you do my idea of attaching feet with T's there is going to be a 1/4" lip from the T and it won't set evenly. That is of course thinking you have a level floor to begin with.. so my bottom I idea isn't so good for the threaded pipe

Put caps on the ends and that will eliminate the seesawing from the center T.

Another idea to make it stronger is to make a square or cube instead of an I. You could still do the feet idea with the I because the set screws are generally on the inside and you aren't going to have that lip.

Make a folding Pyramid, like a TeePee. See my post above. Use ratchetingcables or straps to hold it together (get some 400 lbs working load kind). It will take some twisting, but will hold as a shape very well. Just undoo the straps, fold-up, and put in your closet.

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/1/2009 5:26:36 PM

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hee.
I went there in search of tape that didnt cause a horrible allergic reaction and make me want to tear my skin off (lovely visual)

They've got everything, man. Seriously, if you plan on holing up in a basement with your dominant or submissive for a few days, have a Lowe's spending spree. They've got a million different kinds of rope and tape, lots of things for binding, electric play....its a kinky person's dream.

And if an employee asks if they can help, just give some lame excuse about DIYing.

Carpet tape seems perfect btw. But I didnt have enough money!

Ok excuses first...its late now in the UK and im waiting for the superbowl to restart and im tiring....

That said...in reading your post i ve got this wonderful image that your Lowes chief exec(which i assume is like out B&Q diy store....biggest toyshop out there and i love it).
The boardroom meeting kicked off along the lines of....heyyy theres a credit crunch on out there but those pesky kinksters will still buy our stuff lets target them next

Ok sorry

im off to watch the second half of the superbowl now

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/2/2009 8:52:41 AM

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My favorite reaction so far is walking into a farm shop and having this conversation while walking around the rope section:

"Hi, may I help you?"
"Possibly, yes. I'm looking for a good; medium thickness rope that's soft on skin"
"Alright, for what kind of live stock? Cattle?"
"Not exactly...something that would be smooth on the skin on a human."
*puzzled look by employee as she ponders it over and reluctantly shows me.*
"May I ask what this is for?"
"I'm sure you can use your imagination."

At this point she looks at me for a few seconds, and without a thank you or goodbye, turns and quickly walks away. I couldn't help but laugh. I was pondering asking about body size sash bags and ski masks, but, with the way the world is anymore, you can't do that.

Cheers.

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/2/2009 9:10:02 AM

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ORIGINAL: Krymzin

3. if you do my idea of attaching feet with T's there is going to be a 1/4" lip from the T and it won't set evenly. That is of course thinking you have a level floor to begin with.. so my bottom I idea isn't so good for the threaded pipe

Put caps on the ends and that will eliminate the seesawing from the center T.

Another idea to make it stronger is to make a square or cube instead of an I. You could still do the feet idea with the I because the set screws are generally on the inside and you aren't going to have that lip.

Make a folding Pyramid, like a TeePee. See my post above. Use ratchetingcables or straps to hold it together (get some 400 lbs working load kind). It will take some twisting, but will hold as a shape very well. Just undoo the straps, fold-up, and put in your closet.

Ahh yes! great idea on the caps, thank you. Also making the folding pyramid like you are talking about would eliminate the need to secure it to the ceiling to make it more stable. To be honest, i'm kind out of ideas to secure the top other than the removable chains or a removable screw foot. You know, they also make those telescoping feet that can lock into place. Kinda like an umbrella on the shaft. has a little ball you press into a hole to unlock it, slide the foot to the ceiling and then lock into place. with the feet on the bottom and that on the top i would think it would be pretty secure.

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RE: if you like BDSM, shop at Lowe's - 2/2/2009 6:26:33 PM

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Sparky.... I would not feel safe putting a treasure, such as a beautiful slave, on something that involved balls and snapping

. I personally like to use solid piping for anything to do with suspensin, but the "tent pipe" (that is what you are descibing) is good to make a medium weight grid to bind someone to. Or, you can make a tripod with them, bind your slave's hands together to one of the legs, and each leg ot the other 2 pipe legs.

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