the stand itslef is 100 dollars. i wouldnt get it either but i was saying you could try and weld that design...just a thought. yea the pigs would be into that in no time unless it had some pretty strong anchors. i like yur idea you sketched up as well. it looks like one ive seen selling for almost 150. good luck with it, i kno my craftsmanship couldnt handle something like that.