Low cost Halloween pop-up character

Step 3 Make the strong back

Cut a piece of 1, 1/4" diameter wood dowel to a length of 5". Carve a V shaped groove along its length. Depth is not critical, but about 1/4" is good. This will be used to help hold and center the 1/2" PVC pipe against the dowel. I would also pre-drill the dowel in the center for the body of the 2" wood screw to keep the dowel fro splitting. Now attach the dowel to your base with the 2" wood screw.