helix_3 Well-Known Member Jul 19, 2009 #1 So I found a great base for a futuristic shotgun: Only problem? It's attached to my vacuum cleaner! Where is the easiest place to get pipe of this shape and size? Is it possible to bend PVC, perhaps?
So I found a great base for a futuristic shotgun: Only problem? It's attached to my vacuum cleaner! Where is the easiest place to get pipe of this shape and size? Is it possible to bend PVC, perhaps?
robstyle Master Member Jul 19, 2009 #2 You can heat pvc and bend it, same with steel and other metals but usually with a torch. You may be better off starting with a cheap airsoft than spending the same amount on trying to make somehting from scratch.
You can heat pvc and bend it, same with steel and other metals but usually with a torch. You may be better off starting with a cheap airsoft than spending the same amount on trying to make somehting from scratch.
I IEDBOUNTYHUNTER Sr Member Jul 19, 2009 #3 You can heat PVC and bend it, use a heat gun. Or any other source, but do it outside the fumes are poisonous.
You can heat PVC and bend it, use a heat gun. Or any other source, but do it outside the fumes are poisonous.
T the_batdemon Sr Member Jul 19, 2009 #4 If you use PVC, fill the pipe with sand and find something round to bend it around. This will help avoid kinking.
If you use PVC, fill the pipe with sand and find something round to bend it around. This will help avoid kinking.
Cpl Potter Sr Member Jul 19, 2009 #6 make sure you get schedule 40 or 80 pvc .newer foam core will kink alot easier then sch 40