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Steampunk Gatling Gun Arm

Step 2Measure and Cut Structure

Measure and Cut Structure
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  • 03 - Measure OD.jpg
  • 04 - Mark Handle.jpg
  • 05 - Cut Handle.jpg
  • 06 - Sand Handle.jpg
  • 07 - Mark 6 Inches.jpg
  • 08 - Mark Arm Length.jpg
  • 09 - Cut Arm.jpg
Measure the outer diameter of the larger PVC pipe. Cut the smaller PVC pipe (hereafter called the “handle”) to that length. My pipe OD was 4.25", so the handle was cut at 4.25".
Grab the smaller PVC pipe in your gun hand. Measure the distance from the crook of your elbow (or where the butt of the gun will be comfortable) to the center of the grip (see picture). This gives the distance down the larger pipe where you will want to cut it off. Sand down the edges that will make contact with your skin so that you don’t cut yourself when using it.
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I'll cut and paste stuff here as time goes on.