The tape left some sticky gum, Goo-gone removed it with a paper towel.
With the two sides of the Adapter Disk together, I couldn't easily slide the 1/4" Launch Rod through and down into the Swing Arm base.
I opened up the rod slot with some 220 grit wrapped around the launch rod. Don't take off to much - you will want to keep a fairly tight fit.
The leg holders have raised nubs for a friction fit when the legs are slid in.
My fit was a bit too tight so I filed down the raised dots. File, test the fit and file a bit more until the friction fit is workable.
Thank you for this build, Chris. It really highlights the rich features of the Mantis, and how completely shabbily I built and used mine. It was sold off long ago and is surely better off far away from me and my ineptitude.
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DeleteI knew people that like this launcher, others don't care for it. I thought it was very heavy duty and well engineered - Lots of control over launch angles. If the angle "T" clip were to stress over time or break, you've got a second clip on the other side. Just flip it around.
The Mantis is a great pad, no question, and worth the price. Just was not a great fit for me.
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