Thanks everyone for all your help! My boyfriend has agreed to help me make a pole. If it gets too expensive once we get done gathering all the supplies I might just get one off of Ebay for $100-150. Yeah I’ve seen Joel’s videos and studied them a lot, plus other versions on the web. Everyone has different answers so I will just see what works for me. I did some research and most of the professional poles are attached at the ceiling as well so I am more confident it will hold my weight. I can’t wait to get started!!!