Mr Greeble Posted September 16, 2014 Hello there! I am attempting to create a four armed minifig by drilling holes in its sides. Anyone have any advice, tips or otherwise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Im a brickmaster. Posted September 16, 2014 Well if you drill arm holes they must be a hair smaller then the arm pegs so that they'll stay poped in. Seacond, I dont know if doing so would interfere with the legs in the torso. It's defiently not somthing I would do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyDalton777 Posted September 16, 2014 Wouldn't it be easier to just cut off the arm peg and attach to the side (as long as you don't need these arms to move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Brickalot Posted September 16, 2014 Or use this part and attach it to a minifigure like it was designed to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Greeble Posted September 16, 2014 Well I want the arms to move, so gluing is a no, but I also want to have it be the same height as a normal fig, so no garmadon torso. (which I already knew about ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkdragon Posted September 16, 2014 You'll want to use a new bit and tape the torso before drilling to hopefully prevent splitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wardancer Posted September 17, 2014 I just have the most obvious advice: Try on cheap torsos first :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAB Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) I have done it before. Remove the existing arms, pop masking tape on the torso to stop the drill bit slipping, clamp it and drill away. There are two problems though - you will need to remove most of the studs/grips from the top of the legs which really reduces clutch, so you may need to glue the torso to the legs to keep them together (I did). Also the upper arms will no longer be very free to move - the can point upwards, forwards or backwards, but not down. An alternative to the Garmadon part is to just add a 2x1 brick and drill that, but again this increases the height of the figure substantially. Edited September 17, 2014 by MAB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kurigan Posted September 26, 2014 To avoid cracking I'd suggest drilling a pilot hole. Use a smaller bit than the final hole first and go slowly. Then work up in stages to the intended diameter. To avoid slipping make a divot. If it were metal or wood I'd suggest a spring loaded center punch, but that might be too powerful and crack the torso itself. You could use a sharp nail and tap it lightly but still be careful not to apply too much force. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asphalt Posted September 26, 2014 And I highly recommend using a pin vise over an electric drill. I try to never use powered tools on customs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites