Furniture, decorated with different shaped pads, looks nice. But to run any profile requires a special tool. The simplest may be a conventional steel tube with a razor-sharp edge. If slightly change its shape and the profile being processed will have a different look.
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To pull the oars will be much easier if you install in a boat footrest. It consists of two shaped holders and crossbar. As the crossbar, you can use the cut water pipe.