Ok, I found a "1/2" size of copper "tubing" the bendable stuff, and drilled that out, here is my finished piece:
Here is what I plan to put in all of it based on everything ive been told, note the pen is just to show where the threaded post would be... I plan to use a wire clamp on the post instead of a nut, because I cant get the nut. Its rigged all to hell and back, HOPEFULLY IT WILL WORK!!!
Wish me luck, let me know if there is anything you would change...
-rand