# first ever proton pack build project.

**URL:** <https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-ever-proton-pack-build-project/11003>\
**Category:** Proton Packs\
**Created:** [June 9, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-ever-proton-pack-build-project/11003 "2013-06-09T03:39:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![MepsipaX](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ebca7d/32.png) [@MepsipaX](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MepsipaX)\
**Post date:** [June 9, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-ever-proton-pack-build-project/11003/1 "2013-06-09T03:39:18Z")

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First attempt at building a [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack).

i have never built anything out of wood before nor have i ever used half of the tools i’m having to use.

this is being built mostly out of scrap wood thats laying around the garage.

i have not spent a single penny on any parts yet

and lastly..i hope i get this image inserting thing right.

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**Author:** ![jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jackdoud)\
**Post date:** [June 9, 2013, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-ever-proton-pack-build-project/11003/2 "2013-06-09T13:50:54Z")

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I think this is the first time I’ve seen someone scratchbuild the pneumatic fittings out of wood. Nice work so far!

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**Author:** ![demon-vice-commander](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/demon-vice-commander/32/186000_2.png) [@demon-vice-commander](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/demon-vice-commander)\
**Post date:** [June 9, 2013, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-ever-proton-pack-build-project/11003/3 "2013-06-09T14:38:11Z")

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This is looking really good; it’s literally a scratch-build!

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**Author:** ![XxEctOxX](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/59ef9b/32.png) [@XxEctOxX](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/XxEctOxX)\
**Post date:** [June 10, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-ever-proton-pack-build-project/11003/4 "2013-06-10T22:11:11Z")

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i’d stain that thing and call it a day.

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**Author:** ![XxEctOxX](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/59ef9b/32.png) [@XxEctOxX](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/XxEctOxX)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-ever-proton-pack-build-project/11003/5 "2013-06-11T03:48:30Z")

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As far as your [ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) cap goes, i cant recall the thread off hand, but you can make a pretty decent replica with a piece of wood and wrapping it with a soda can.

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**Author:** ![Nboucher2392](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Nboucher2392](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Nboucher2392)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-ever-proton-pack-build-project/11003/6 "2013-06-11T21:34:43Z")

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what i did with my [Ion arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) was i used 1/2 mdf, and based it off of stefans plans. for the rods that come off i used 1/4" word dowel rod and just cut it to size. It made a pretty nice ion arm if you check out my build thread. just remember if you go with wood to use a sealer on the wood before you prime it, it gets rid of alot of the wood grain that may show through and also keeps the wood from soaking up all that paint.