First off. Don't say wicked cool. No one says that unless you're a 15 year old emo.

Second off, not sure what your prices are usually like around where you live, but around me, a 4 inch glass piece would only be $24.99. My steel pipe cost me $7.99. Go buy the piece though, you won't regret it when you're baked off your ass proper and clean. And don't forget to buy screens!