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2 Cut off a piece of 4-inch PVC pipe that is 6-1/2 inches
long, and then use a flexible ruler (like the kind you get in the
sewing section) to put four longitudinal lines evenly spaced
every 3-1/2 inches around the circumference.
Unpainted drum holder.
3 Mark two of the lines opposite each other at 1-1/4 inch,
2-9/16 inch, 3-7/8 inch, and 5-1/4 inch from one end. Mark
the other pair of opposite lines at 1-15/16 inches, 3-1/4 inches
and 4-9/16 inches from the same end. Then use a 3/4-inch
spade bit to bore holes centered on each mark. After, pull
plucker fingers until they sit in each hole. This will require
some muscle!
Plucker drum marked longitudinally.
4 Complete the drum by inserting the sheaves (with
tightening screw facing outboard) into either end of the drum,
running the shaft through both sheaves, aligning the outside
