I am on a mission...make a better T-stand with the materials that can be found around the farm. We have:
PVC, probably any size
Poplar dowel rod
Vetrap (though I don't like the way dirt and food sticks to it)
Concrete filled planter pots
Natural branches (crepe myrtle)
Will let you know what I come up with - feel free to post ideas! Have already looked around for broken lamps or fans that would make a good stand base...nada...so we may have to work with a couple of the concrete buckets...though they are the six inch wide ones and I would probably have to use two...