The project is finally done, the newly cut pipe fit perfectly over the the main pole. Overall the project looks pretty good. There are just some small gaps between the joints of the pipe and the logs.
I decided to wedge the the pole into the bottom log. I felt that this would be much more sturdy and safe than using glue. It turned out to be correct.
I decided to wedge the the pole into the bottom log. I felt that this would be much more sturdy and safe than using glue. It turned out to be correct.