Hi all. And thanks again for all of your input. I have been sidetracked from this the last week or so but I really appreciate all replies.
I am in mornington,Vic. I am looking more into the whole idea of buying an old cylinder or maritime buoy, as the whole process of making it from scratch sounds crazy for me at the moment.
The thickness doesn't have to be exactly 1/4" but I want something ultra sturdy and of good size.
Next task is finding the old buoy or cylinder and that's me started.
Cheers.
Matty mc