well, that would be cool, you could make a bunch grin but a laser cutter doesn't make 3 dimensional shapes, that takes stamping and forming machinery

the problem I see is each arm is actually about 6 pieces, and some have pretty elaborate shapes, including a 'depth' that'd be impossible to measure short of taking'em apart, which is pinch welds

look at the 2nd pic I posted - notice the main section on the left - 6 dimples on the longer leg, 4 at the end of the shorter leg [welds], and double bends on both of the pieces, which are not exactly the same on the 2, + the fact that one piece is 'cupped' and the 2nd fits inside

I could prolly trace the main outlines and mic the thickness of some pieces, but I don't think you'd be able to duplicate the whole rig without CNC sorta machinery and computers to help - exactly the difference in repro parts 10 years ago being junk, and things like that now being good quality

Bill


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