docarrol
thermos_19
I didn't get to the batteries (other distractions) but I did spend a couple hours wandering through various stores, including the hardware store, twice. In the course of which I considered and rejected, well, more options for that access/butt extension than I really care to recall or list.
This is what I eventually came up with. ABS instead of PVC, much harder and more durable, and not prone to eating itself when stressed. Apparently I was just on the wrong aisle the first time. (Also note my vernier calipers in the background - checking the size. They're just fun; I just groove on good tools in general :)
thermos_19
I didn't get to the batteries (other distractions) but I did spend a couple hours wandering through various stores, including the hardware store, twice. In the course of which I considered and rejected, well, more options for that access/butt extension than I really care to recall or list.
This is what I eventually came up with. ABS instead of PVC, much harder and more durable, and not prone to eating itself when stressed. Apparently I was just on the wrong aisle the first time. (Also note my vernier calipers in the background - checking the size. They're just fun; I just groove on good tools in general :)