# So I needed a cheap Ion Arm assembly and some other stuff.

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**Category:** Fan Props\
**Created:** [October 27, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/so-i-needed-a-cheap-ion-arm-assembly-and-some-other-stuff/30359 "2013-10-27T23:11:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![monolith21](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/278dde/32.png) [@monolith21](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/monolith21)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/so-i-needed-a-cheap-ion-arm-assembly-and-some-other-stuff/30359/1 "2013-10-27T23:11:20Z")

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I’m throwing together a quick Studio Creations pack this year (still need a few pieces for my proper aluminum/fiberglass pack!). I’m trying to use whatever I have around just to see if I can do it.

For the [Ion Arm](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-ion-arm) assembly I used a wood base with a (slightly undersize) copper rod, and some aluminum tape. I waited about half an hour for the paint to dry and then roughed it up with some sand paper. Not accurate, but it was cheap! Looks alright.

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**Author:** ![monolith21](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/278dde/32.png) [@monolith21](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/monolith21)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/so-i-needed-a-cheap-ion-arm-assembly-and-some-other-stuff/30359/2 "2013-10-27T23:45:43Z")

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Just finished up a gear case to replace the duffle I used to haul around. Turned out kind of fun.

The case I used doesn’t seem to be online but this one is similar.

> **[Harbor Freight | Whatever You Do, Do It For Less](https://www.harborfreight.com/18-x-13-x-6-aluminum-case-69315.html)**
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