I would bet that there is someone you know with a lathe that could turn down a good piece of hardwood to be your Barre. Then you just add the brass fittings for the wall connection, and there you have it. Probably cost half the price, maybe.

There are times I miss having a full shop... there are times I miss having half a shop or any shop at all. When it all falls down, I'll go back to blacksmithing and furniture making.

Hmmm... I think I see another character building.

Susi, in all honesty, you have nothing to be insecure about, truly. You have a good life, and good friends and wonderful mates. You know this. Sometimes affirmation is a needed thing.