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| ilovetoblowthingsup |
Posted: 03/25/2008 21:35 PM Post subject: i really need help choosing a spring |
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 The Suppressor Man

Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 852 344.84 Spud Bux
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| I've tried several springs, even the weakest offered at my hardware store, but they are still way too strong. can anyone help me out please? both ideas and why you would choose it.. also, i would prefer them being off of mcmaster (parts numbers anyone?), thank you very much |
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| potatoflinger |
Posted: 03/25/2008 21:37 PM Post subject: |
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 Seasoned Spudder

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| Have you tried making one out of music wire? |
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| ilovetoblowthingsup |
Posted: 03/25/2008 21:41 PM Post subject: |
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 The Suppressor Man

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no, i believe someone responded to my post about springs before about wire, i just can't find the thread- that's why i started this one. I'll keep looking for it though
EDIT: I can't find it, how would i go about making one of music wire?
Anyone?? |
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| clide |
Posted: 03/27/2008 0:17 AM Post subject: |
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| ammosmoke |
Posted: 03/27/2008 0:44 AM Post subject: |
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 Brigadier General

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| Um, what do you need it for? |
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| Carlman |
Posted: 03/27/2008 0:44 AM Post subject: |
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 The Aussie

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| clide wrote: | http://home.earthlink.net/~bazillion/intro.html
Pop-up sprinkler heads have very useful springs in them. You can usually unscrew the head in the store and take a look at the spring inside them. |
and then put it ack together and pay for it right lol |
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| ammosmoke |
Posted: 03/27/2008 0:54 AM Post subject: |
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| LOL. I was wondering about that! |
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| Colt |
Posted: 03/27/2008 11:36 AM Post subject: |
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Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 2 6.78 Spud Bux
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| Your best bet is to check an airsoft supply site. They have springs that might fit your project well. Some might be overpriced though. |
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| rcman50166 |
Posted: 03/27/2008 12:10 PM Post subject: |
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I'm not sure what the spring is for but it's very easy to make your own. First, to find the size you'll need contact springsfast here Describe the spring you need using this template and ask for a quote (or they may refuse service).
Then find the recommended wire and length, then make it yourself. If anyone needs instructions from here on how to make it I can post the rest here. It's just a bit long and I'm a bit lazy today. |
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| Colt |
Posted: 03/27/2008 12:14 PM Post subject: |
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That's brilliant!  |
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| Panzerfaust |
Posted: 03/27/2008 16:34 PM Post subject: |
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| Im assuming he wants a spring for the plunger on an inline vortex? The spring from a sprinkler was the first the i came accross looking through my junk droor. It was/seemed to be too strong. |
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