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Re: pic: Arm joint idea

Round tubes are easy to work with if the OD of the tube matches the ID of a square/rectangle tube. This gives you an easy flat surface to work with, face mount things to, press bearings or bushings into, etc.

Heat guns can be good persuaders to make the OD match the ID.



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