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akaddis
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Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:34 pm

I need a strong spring to imitate "his" (clide's semi auto) loading mechanism. Where do I get one and how much would it cost. (I dont want it in bulk, and I don't know how to make one-unless someones teaches me how to....)

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Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:32 pm

mcmaster.com search it there, but I have no idea how to pick the one that suits me,
I usally get my springs from broken airsoft guns and stuff
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Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:55 pm

iknowmy3tables wrote:mcmaster.com search it there, but I have no idea how to pick the one that suits me,
I usally get my springs from broken airsoft guns and stuff
mcmaster only sells in bulk :(
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Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:01 pm

If by bulk, you mean 5 at a time... then yess.

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Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:25 pm

Kobl wrote:If by bulk, you mean 5 at a time... then yess.

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yea i only want one...and they are like 2 bucks a piece..
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Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:23 pm

Ever gone to a hardware store and just test the springs they have?
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:59 am

thats what i did to get a spring for my springger and that way u can test and se how much powdage or watever they are and make sure there the right length
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