Pirate crossed cutlass curtain rod holder

My son wanted a pirate theme for his bedroom. We got a few accessories and a very cool shower curtain. But pirate-themed curtain rod holders are hard to find, so I came up with this.

These fit 3/4 inch PVC (which should normally only have printing on one side, so it can be hidden). I would recommend the heavier PVC rated for 400psi since the lighter PVC (pictured) tends to sag a bit in the middle on a 6-foot span.

These brackets are end-socketed which means you need to get your rings on the rod before mounting the second bracket. See instructions for a suggested mounting strategy.