Blowgun modification - Revision history

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2008-06-01T13:37:16Z

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	==Reducing the diameter of the piston==		==Reducing the diameter of the piston==
	The standard piston's diameter is too big to allow full flow around the piston.		The standard piston's diameter is too big to allow full flow around the piston.
	Remedied by removing the piston, and reducing its diameter where the step exists currently. This can be done using a small file or a dremel tool. Be careful not to damage the O-ring. (see diagram)		Remedied by removing the piston, and reducing its diameter where the step exists currently. This can be done using a small file or a dremel tool. Be careful not to damage the [[O-ring]]. (see diagram)

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Saladtossser at 05:14, 19 August 2006

2006-08-19T05:14:31Z

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	[[Image:BlowgunMod.PNG\|frame\|Stock vs. Modded: blowgun operation, explanation of mod #3 and #4]]		[[Image:BlowgunMod.PNG\|frame\|Stock vs. Modded: blowgun operation, explanation of mod #3 and #4]]
	'''Blowgun Modification''' refers to the modification of a [[blowgun]] to increase flow.		'''Blowgun Modification''' refers to the modification of a [[blowgun]] to increase flow.


	There are 4 possible procedures; often, all 4 are carried out. Listed in order of difficulty.		There are 4 possible procedures; often, all 4 are carried out. Listed in order of difficulty.

	~~1) '''~~Nozzle removal~~''':<br>~~		==Nozzle removal==
	The nozzle is the small piece on the front of the blowgun, which serves to focus the blast of air, frequently made of brass or rubber. It also happens to reduce flow.~~<br>~~		The nozzle is the small piece on the front of the blowgun, which serves to focus the blast of air, frequently made of brass, steel, or rubber. It also happens to reduce flow.
	Most of the time, it can be removed by simply unscrewing it.		Most of the time, it can be removed by simply unscrewing it.

			==Removing slack in the mechanism==
			Most blowguns use a lever to push down on the piston, and typically, this lever cannot depress the piston enough to allow full flow.
			Easily remedied by sticking a spacer between the top of the piston and the lever. You can insert a Popsicle stick behind the lever.

	~~2) '''Removing slack in the mechanism''':<br>~~		==Enlarging the holes==
	~~Most blowguns use a lever to push down on the piston, and typically, this lever cannot depress the piston enough to allow full flow.<br>~~		The inlet hole to the piston slide tube is typically smaller than it can be, and this (clearly) limits flow.
	~~Easily remedied by sticking a spacer between the top of the piston and the lever.~~


	~~3) '''~~Enlarging the holes~~''':<br>~~
	The inlet hole to the piston slide tube is typically smaller than it can be, and this (clearly) limits flow. ~~<br>~~
	The solution is to grind or drill this hole to a larger size. The piston should be removed first, to prevent damage to it. (see diagram)		The solution is to grind or drill this hole to a larger size. The piston should be removed first, to prevent damage to it. (see diagram)

			==Reducing the diameter of the piston==
	~~4) '''~~Reducing the diameter of the piston~~''':<br>~~		The standard piston's diameter is too big to allow full flow around the piston.
	The standard piston's diameter is too big to allow full flow around the piston.~~<br>~~		Remedied by removing the piston, and reducing its diameter where the step exists currently. This can be done using a small file or a dremel tool. Be careful not to damage the O-ring. (see diagram)
	Remedied by removing the piston, and reducing its diameter where the step exists currently. Be careful not to damage the O-ring. (see diagram)


	[[category:valves]]		[[category:valves]]

Boilingleadbath at 22:49, 18 August 2006

2006-08-18T22:49:09Z

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[[Image:BlowgunMod.PNG|frame|Stock vs. Modded: blowgun operation, explanation of mod #3 and #4]]
'''Blowgun Modification''' refers to the modification of a [[blowgun]] to increase flow.

There are 4 possible procedures; often, all 4 are carried out. Listed in order of difficulty.

1) '''Nozzle removal''': 
The nozzle is the small piece on the front of the blowgun, which serves to focus the blast of air, frequently made of brass or rubber. It also happens to reduce flow. 
Most of the time, it can be removed by simply unscrewing it.

2) '''Removing slack in the mechanism''': 
Most blowguns use a lever to push down on the piston, and typically, this lever cannot depress the piston enough to allow full flow. 
Easily remedied by sticking a spacer between the top of the piston and the lever.

3) '''Enlarging the holes''': 
The inlet hole to the piston slide tube is typically smaller than it can be, and this (clearly) limits flow. 
The solution is to grind or drill this hole to a larger size. The piston should be removed first, to prevent damage to it. (see diagram)

4) '''Reducing the diameter of the piston''': 
The standard piston's diameter is too big to allow full flow around the piston. 
Remedied by removing the piston, and reducing its diameter where the step exists currently. Be careful not to damage the O-ring. (see diagram)

[[category:valves]]