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    Default Lift tube

    While doing some plumbing...I started thinking all that leftover Pex tubing might make a good ball lifter tube!
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    I took a piece of scrap and filled it with pachinko balls. I was surprised to see how well they fit!
    Then I simply shaved a square taper with a carpet knife. My last cut went too far.

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    Default Re: Lift tube

    Quote Originally Posted by pachiwall View Post
    My last cut went too far.
    in my mind i think over cutting all 4 sides a bit would allow the balls to smoothly enter the pex better.. my 2 cents

    try taking the least amount possible from the outside and then dremel the inside to allow a smooth funnel like entrance
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