What you will need:

  1. 1 sheet 3/4" plywood
  2. 1 sheet 1/4" plywood
  3. 14' of crown molding
  4. 3 8' 2X4's
  5. 1 Motor Stock #ACGM9700 from C and H Sales.
  6. Chain link Stock #GR9659
  7. Chain Stock #GR9653
  8. Gear Stock #GR9656, Stock #GR9657 (these are a 5/16 bore, so make sure the motors shaft is the same(the above is the correct size))
  9. 2 10' 2" PVC pipes
  10. 3 gothic fence posts (I found that the whole post was cheaper then just the tops. Who would have guessed?)
  11. 6 drawer knobs
  12. 3/4 in wooden dowel (48in)
  13. 1 1/4im metal rod and 1 5/16in metal rod (both 48in)
  14. red fabric (about 1 yard)
  15. ivory, black and copper spray paint
  16. wood stain
  17. Skill saw, jig saw, table saw, router, screwdrivers, drills, misc. tools.
  18. patience and a big garage
* For a speaker box
  • 1 sheet 3/4" MDF board
  • Speakers
  • crossovers
  • speaker wire
  • black grill cloth


Due to the complexity of this prop, full instructions are available in the DC Prop Builders Handbook,
which is availiable in the DC Prop Shop.


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