# How long are the handles supposed to be on the thrower? **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [January 6, 2011, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842 "2011-01-06T05:01:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2011, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/1 "2011-01-06T05:01:48Z")
I looked at Stefan’s plans. They look kind of small there. Does anyone have specific measurements for the front and rear handles (pipes)? I searched first; didn’t see any post really asking this question outright. Anyone that can help will get a free crunch bar. ---
**Author:** ![Vincenzo330](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/8c91f0/32.png) [@Vincenzo330](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Vincenzo330)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2011, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/2 "2011-01-06T05:25:41Z")
My rear handle measures 8-1/4" from the weld on top to the tip. The rotating portion of my front handle measures 6". ---
**Author:** ![ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@ProtonCharger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ProtonCharger)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2011, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/3 "2011-01-06T05:48:21Z")
click equipment. then [equipment plans](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/plans). then sean bishop’s [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack) plans. ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2011, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/4 "2011-01-06T11:51:59Z")
Totally overlooked that. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/fbc32d/32.png) [@nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nick-a-tron)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2011, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/5 "2011-01-06T12:53:29Z")
IMO 7.25" is far too short for the rear handle. Like Vince says 8.25" looks alot more accurate. ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2011, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/6 "2011-01-06T23:12:50Z")
I think I’ll go with 8-1/4". Thanks for the info guys. ---
**Author:** ![cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/cpu64/32/104792_2.png) [@cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cpu64)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/7 "2011-01-07T00:41:20Z")
Good call. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![KagaSakai](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kagasakai/32/6197_2.png) [@KagaSakai](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/KagaSakai)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2011, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/8 "2011-01-07T00:59:03Z")
Nick and Vince are correct. Also, for accuracy, make you use 1.25" tubing and that your grip sits nearly flush with the end of the tube. ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/9 "2011-01-07T01:03:20Z")
There seem to be a number of problems with Venkman71’s plans (though I do appreciate the effort he put into them). ---
**Author:** ![m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/m_burkit/32/187890_2.png) [@m\_burkit](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/m_burkit)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/10 "2011-01-07T01:08:23Z")
Sean’s plans are for an idealized wand and were developed back in 2003. There has been a lot of information that has come out in the last 8 years. Hopefully new plans being worked on by several people we be done sooner then later. ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2011, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/11 "2011-01-10T05:58:44Z")
I’ve gone with the 8-1/4 size but for some reason my grip appears to be way to far from the back of the gun box. How long are the grips supposed to be? ---
**Author:** ![nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/fbc32d/32.png) [@nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nick-a-tron)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2011, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/12 "2011-01-10T10:20:59Z")
Gun grips should be about 5" long and sit about 0.5" back from the [slo-blo](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/slo-blo) box. ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2011, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/13 "2011-01-10T15:21:24Z")
> [@parksdesign](#): > > I’ve gone with the 8-1/4 size but for some reason my grip appears to be way to far from the back of the gun box. How long are the grips supposed to be? Nick brings a good point. If the [slo-blo](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/slo-blo) box isn’t installed, the grip really looks too far from the gun box. Just check out that pic from my build: ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/14 "2011-01-10T15:22:39Z")
well, there’s one of my problems. My grips are a little over a quarter of an inch short. Glad you have parts, Nick. I might have to do some upgrading. :sigh: ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2011, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/15 "2011-01-10T15:23:57Z")
> [@Filandrius](#): > > > [@parksdesign](#): > > > > I’ve gone with the 8-1/4 size but for some reason my grip appears to be way to far from the back of the gun box. How long are the grips supposed to be? > > Nick brings a good point. If the slo-blo box isn’t installed, the grip really looks too far from the gun box. Just check out that pic from my build: Oh, it’s installed. I wonder if the dimensions on my [slo-blo](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/slo-blo) are off too. Anyone know how wide those are supposed to be? ---
**Author:** ![Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/839c29/32.png) [@Filandrius](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Filandrius)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2011, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/16 "2011-01-10T15:38:42Z")
1 inch by 1 inch, if I’m not mistaken. ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2011, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/17 "2011-01-10T15:51:47Z")
Son of a bitch. There’s the extra space. Gun grips are too small and [slo-blo](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/slo-blo) is too small. ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/18 "2011-01-12T04:18:28Z")
On second measurements…It’s not so bad. I think I’ve got it straightened out now. ---
**Author:** ![nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/fbc32d/32.png) [@nick-a-tron](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/nick-a-tron)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2011, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/19 "2011-01-12T11:57:40Z")
Any chance of a photo? ---
**Author:** ![parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@parksdesign](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parksdesign)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2011, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842/20 "2011-01-13T00:24:44Z")
> [@nick-a-tron](#): > > Any chance of a photo? No chance. Actually, I’ll try to get one up when I get my camera back. [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/how-long-are-the-handles-supposed-to-be-on-the-thrower/29842.md?page=2)