Sweet, well I just read through the first link you provided, and everything I need is in my chemistry lab at school (I'm taking Chemistry 1 AP so it's like the first year of College Chemistry, and my teacher loves me)! When I get a new pair of Henry's Aluminum Sticks and my camcorder, expect a nifty tutorial! I love custom equipment! The hardening of the outer layers of the aluminum should improve their durability even though they are already indestructible.