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Re: Connecting clyinders tip to tail

An easy way is like we did back in 2008, notice the main arm cylinder is actually 2 cylinders end to end, we cut a couple plates out of 1/8" aluminum, drilled, and bolted them together making one solid cylinder piece with extensions out of both ends. This makes it VERY solid, preventing any movement at the joint. We are doing something similar with this year's arm.