I'd probably have to search for a friend of a friend with a tig welder and I don't have a stick welder. I would have to make sure I can get the stainless material I need easily anyway and all the hardware stores have the steel I need. Any guesses as to what it would cost to chrome a rod probably under 18". I'm pretty sure I would still come in at less total than what it would cost to buy the Lokar, etc. Thanks a lot for the input guys.