# First time building a proton pack

**URL:** <https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-building-a-proton-pack/26420>\
**Category:** Northwest\
**Created:** [September 22, 2013, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-building-a-proton-pack/26420 "2013-09-22T04:23:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![vk84](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/5daacb/32.png) [@vk84](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/vk84)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2013, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-building-a-proton-pack/26420/1 "2013-09-22T04:23:59Z")

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Hi everybody,

I am currently building a [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) and am running into a few difficulties. I bought a neutrona wand kit from Throwing Chicken, and am unable to locate a PVC or aluminum pipe for the handles. Any suggestions on where I can find something locally?

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**Author:** ![Wharin](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/49beb7/32.png) [@Wharin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Wharin)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2013, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-building-a-proton-pack/26420/2 "2013-09-22T04:30:51Z")

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home depot or lowes, or any local hardware story really, is usually a good place to start.

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**Author:** ![DeadRoach](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e19adc/32.png) [@DeadRoach](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DeadRoach)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-building-a-proton-pack/26420/3 "2013-09-22T04:43:24Z")

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What up man! Nice to meet you at the con,

I was looking at KagaSaki build thread ([Mark's NEW Pack/Thrower build! Round Two! Hero Pack! - Proton Packs - GBFans.com](http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=20256)) and looks like he used a 1-1/4" (thin wall) x 10’ aluminum closet rod - looks pretty good!

James

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**Author:** ![ferraridom](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/b9e5f3/32.png) [@ferraridom](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ferraridom)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2013, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/first-time-building-a-proton-pack/26420/4 "2013-10-31T15:22:08Z")

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[Onlinemetals.com](http://Onlinemetals.com) & [Speedymetals.com](http://Speedymetals.com) have the right stuff for thrower handles, PPD, Vacuum tube, etc. If you’ve got welding equipment, I’m sure they’ve got what you’d need for other cylindrical aluminum bits too 🙂 I used this thread as a reference for what to buy: [DIY Metal Proton Pack Parts (A Shopping List) - Proton Packs - GBFans.com](http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25357)

If you’re in the Seattle area, OnlineMetals is on W Ewing St in Interbay. I ordered online last year and was able to pick up stuff in a few hours. I didn’t have the right power tools, so I cut down everything by hand; IMO, it was super easy to do if you’ve got some patience & one of those cheap miter boxes you can pick up at Home Depot / Lowes.