My first copper build

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Dave73
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My first copper build

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This is my first all copper build its not finished yet. Any comments or suggestions would be welcome
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Re: My first copper build

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Looking good man, Whats the size on it?
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That's gonna be a nice one. That lyne arm taper should give you better than average takeoff speed.
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Re: My first copper build

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thanks guys I appreciate it. Im using an old sketch my grandfather gave me before he died years ago. I hope it works good, cant wait to find out lol
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how you gonna fill it up and dump it?
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That look nice. Wish I had time money and space to build one like that.
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the head comes off to fill it and I will install a slop arm to drain it. just havent done it yet and couldnt wait to show a pic of it. now I need to think about the thumper not sure if Im goin to build one or get a wood barrel. guess it depends on what I can find
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That looks awesome. Hope my first will look as good. :clap:
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Very nice :thumbup: Mine is a very similar design. I haven't fired it up yet so can give any input how it would work. Keep it up
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