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Old 07-18-2017, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JumpJet
I believe if you rotate the ring which is a circle it will turn into an Ellipse, so you will end up with shape that is completely different from what he has done. The part needs to be cut from a longer tube.


Correct. Attached image shows the form for the pieces; to cut them from a tube you'd have need a piece of tubing exactly this size (i.e., gigantic).
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