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by skinner
Fri May 14, 2010 1:58 am
Forum: BB, Airsoft, and Pellet Guns
Topic: spring airsoft
Replies: 15
Views: 7205

G'day. Check out my attempt at a spring pistol. http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/spring-pistol-trigger-issue-t19942.html I'm having the same dilemma. Ive tried a few ways to get it to cock. I think ive got an idea that will work, Just have to get back to the laser cutter and get it cut. Hope that hel...
by skinner
Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

I've thought of a few things that may get the gun working. I need to wait until I get back to work so I can use the lathe. I know that 50 feet isnt alot, but that distance is considering that the rubber bands only provide 1/4 the power of the spring, And at the moment whilst im not working and dont ...
by skinner
Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:28 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

Update: 31/12/09 G'day all. I've had a little luck with installing a shorter, stronger trigger spring. It allows it to lock on to the catch face and allow the gun to be cocked and fired by means of the trigger. But this is at the expense of power (at the moment) as I use red postal rubber bands. It ...
by skinner
Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:44 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

I was thinking today while eating Christmas lunch. If I were to increase the load created by the trigger retaining spring, and maybe get a less powerful spring for powering the gun but with a higher spring rate, maybe the gun will cock, Im not sure if it will, But I guess time will tell. Although, a...
by skinner
Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:26 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

Thanks Maverik94, Its not uber-powerful, but thats not what I was looking for. All I wanted was a self-sustained pistol, nothing that required a pump. and besides, this project was only an experiment. I'll be sure to post it in the showcase when its fully done. Im not planning to paint it, I was goi...
by skinner
Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

I see what your saying Gippeto, I have my trigger system the wrong way around. the pivot needs to be in front of the trigger point, That would require some kind of 2 piece trigger. I could do that, it would just take a whole lot of redesigning, I could play with the strength of the trigger spring to...
by skinner
Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:23 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

The piston spring is pretty powerful, Ive looked at the avenue of a stronger trigger retaining spring, just gotta get one and see what happens, this may result in the trigger being to hard to pull. I had a thought about knurling the trigger area and decided it wouldnt be a good idea as the second st...
by skinner
Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:40 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

I have access to a lathe, mill and laser at work so I thought I might sneak in a foreigner just before we finish work for the year. It fires pretty good. A 6mm BB saboted in a plastic bag is good enough to enter a can at close range. Im not expecting "real" air rifle power. Just something to play ar...
by skinner
Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:05 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

This is one idea. Machine a very deep inner taper. I may not even have to manipulate the trigger at all, just allow it to rotate more.

any help would be fantastic.

PS: Sorry for the Triple post.
by skinner
Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:00 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

This image shows what it is meant to look like when its been cocked and ready to fire. The issue I have is that the triggering sequence (of pulling the trigger down: rotating it on its pivot, hence releasing the piston and spring). PS: Sorry to double post, Im making pictures and posting them as I go.
by skinner
Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:48 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Spring Pistol Trigger Issue
Replies: 17
Views: 6053

Spring Pistol Trigger Issue

G'day all. Its been a while since ive been on here with work and everything, anyway. I've got a new project 99% finished. Its all been machined as good as I could get it. I'll out up some photos as soon as I can. Looks pretty menacing as its been made out of steel that's been machined and laser cut....
by skinner
Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:26 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Marble inaccuracy
Replies: 30
Views: 5236

They dont fly straight because of the magnus effect. Im not exactly sure what the hell the magnus effect is. But I know its got something to do with it. Making the marble spin on an axis will help significantly. Applying backspin will increase distance. As for accuracy, Im assuming, that the marble ...
by skinner
Mon May 28, 2007 4:13 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: The Official: "Things that piss you off" Thread!!
Replies: 1319
Views: 222881

Longest thread I have ever seen.
Started June 2005
2955 pages.
44318 replies.

http://melbournevictory.net/forum/showt ... &page=2955
by skinner
Sun May 20, 2007 8:41 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Any locksport hobiests out there?
Replies: 50
Views: 11427

Its a good skill to know. very usefull. My friends a locksmith and he taught me how to pick locks, its very easy once you get the hang of it. He can get through Deadlocked doors in 8 seconds, its amazing.

--Skinner
by skinner
Thu May 17, 2007 7:08 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Breach loading, small pipe
Replies: 6
Views: 1612

Well, technically, isnt that the same as the poormans breech?