What I did, for my C-J Synthesis mini-mons: Purchased the partnering screw-together C-J tube steel stands and enclose the support rods (the longest part) with 9' PVC pipe. This allows one to fill the PVC with sand, shot, whatever. It takes some skill to cut the circular plywood plugs for each end (if a monkey like me can do it...) but you get a very sturdy stand for your efforts. Also, check out the mapleshade website. Their catalog recently had stands made out of recycled ceiling timbers (8" X 8" ?) which looked really cool. Finally, go to a monument store (gravestones) and check out their price on granite stands (if they take you seriously).
