Hi,

There is another thread that sounds familiar to your question. It might help.

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/accout/msg0611092518480.html?3

Here is a link that might be useful: End cap

I SAW THAT THREAD, I AM WONDERING IF THAT FLORAL CLAY CAN BE USED TO MAKE A HOLDER FOR THR RUBBER END, FOR A STAND. I DO NOT HAVE A STAND WITH A HOLE FOR THE END. WHAT CAN BE USED TO MAKE A HOLDER? THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

I have seen the following things used as holders:
chafing dish stand
painted concrete block
tomato cage
clay drainage tile
even a piece of PVC pipe that's the correct size,
driven into the ground.