Could someone turn some Dm4/5/C continuous flow plugs?

Dr. PhunkyPants · 10-27-2010, 01:28 PM

Hi all. I love my DM4/5/C's. But I do NOT love the pointy and pointless on/off air flow knob. As I continue to add these old guns to my collection, I have no source of new continuous flow plugs.

Background:

CP only started making replacement plugs for the DM6 and later. Before then, there was only one maker...the EPEK paintballer187 flow plug. These were available in both black and silver and had 187 on the front. I like this plug because it sits flush and has canted edges so your hand can't find any raised surface. Here's a pic in cross profile (see olive gun vice blue one).

About two years ago, somebody on PBN turned a bunch of raw aluminum plugs and sold them for not much dough...but hasn't made any more. This design actually has a raised, round front that you can feel, but doesn't stick out as far as the stock plug (and also, it's not point, obviously). I don't like the design as much as the 187 plug, since it's edges are harder under the finger. But it could serve as a starting point for measurements for a more ergonomic update.

I have to think there's a market for this plug. Is anybody interested in making one?

Dr. PhunkyPants · 10-29-2010, 08:28 AM

Hunh! No replies, so I guess not?

I'm surprised though, as this is a small, cylindrical, and truly simple piece that could conceivably be quite profitable...especially since no one else is making them!

Rainman229 · 10-31-2010, 01:17 AM

Picture of just the piece? No replys cause like me i bet everyone is scratching there head trying to figure out what you want.

anomoly40 · 10-31-2010, 12:37 PM

He's talking about the pointy plug underneath the barrel. He wants a smooth rounded plug as opposed to the triangular pointed one. It might be something for a cnc Lathe. I only have access to a manual one.

Here is a picture of the dm6 version Rainman.
http://store.customproducts.us/index...&categoryID=24

Rainman229 · 11-01-2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anomoly40

He's talking about the pointy plug underneath the barrel. He wants a smooth rounded plug as opposed to the triangular pointed one. It might be something for a cnc Lathe. I only have access to a manual one.

Here is a picture of the dm6 version Rainman.
DM6 Continuous Flow Plug

That would be a pain to make on a manual lathe

Dr. PhunkyPants · 11-03-2010, 12:05 PM

Thanks. I'll take close up shots of the plugs I have at home (just kind of a PIA as I have to take the gun apart). In the meantime, here's a link to the product:

EPEK DM4/5/C On/Off Plugs

It's basically a standard-length cylinder with two deep channels for air and two shallow channels for o-rings, with a widened front lip to keep it in place.

Dr. PhunkyPants · 11-18-2010, 01:57 PM

DM5 Question

Other people are looking for these too...

nerdcore · 11-18-2010, 02:44 PM

Phunky, can you show a pic of a DM5's stock on/off flow knob next to a continuous flow plug? Not that i can make them but i wanted to clarify that the plug differs from the knob both in aesthetics and function.

Delta 047 · 11-18-2010, 02:49 PM

if all else fells, take a dremil to the pointed pos

Dr. PhunkyPants · 11-18-2010, 09:40 PM

Yep...this weekend I'll put up a photo showing a stock plug, a dremelled plug, a 187 plug, and the PBN plug all side by side for comparison...

10-27-2010, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dr. PhunkyPants Yield and Overcome... Join Date: Apr 2008	Could someone turn some Dm4/5/C continuous flow plugs? Hi all. I love my DM4/5/C's. But I do NOT love the pointy and pointless on/off air flow knob. As I continue to add these old guns to my collection, I have no source of new continuous flow plugs. Background: CP only started making replacement plugs for the DM6 and later. Before then, there was only one maker...the EPEK paintballer187 flow plug. These were available in both black and silver and had 187 on the front. I like this plug because it sits flush and has canted edges so your hand can't find any raised surface. Here's a pic in cross profile (see olive gun vice blue one). About two years ago, somebody on PBN turned a bunch of raw aluminum plugs and sold them for not much dough...but hasn't made any more. This design actually has a raised, round front that you can feel, but doesn't stick out as far as the stock plug (and also, it's not point, obviously). I don't like the design as much as the 187 plug, since it's edges are harder under the finger. But it could serve as a starting point for measurements for a more ergonomic update. I have to think there's a market for this plug. Is anybody interested in making one?

10-31-2010, 01:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rainman229 Airsmith to the Gods Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: nj	Picture of just the piece? No replys cause like me i bet everyone is scratching there head trying to figure out what you want. __________________ Email lastone75@aol.com Making paintball fun again feedback http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ght=rainman229

10-31-2010, 12:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
anomoly40 depot damager Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Arkansas	He's talking about the pointy plug underneath the barrel. He wants a smooth rounded plug as opposed to the triangular pointed one. It might be something for a cnc Lathe. I only have access to a manual one. Here is a picture of the dm6 version Rainman. http://store.customproducts.us/index...&categoryID=24 __________________ Paintball Arkansas did this to me Auto-talon, yeah, I did that. A member for over 5 years and just now started on page 2 of his feedback. This man has self control like no other. MCB feedback AGD feedback Last edited by anomoly40; 10-31-2010 at 12:40 PM.

11-03-2010, 12:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dr. PhunkyPants Yield and Overcome... Join Date: Apr 2008	Thanks. I'll take close up shots of the plugs I have at home (just kind of a PIA as I have to take the gun apart). In the meantime, here's a link to the product: EPEK DM4/5/C On/Off Plugs It's basically a standard-length cylinder with two deep channels for air and two shallow channels for o-rings, with a widened front lip to keep it in place. Last edited by Dr. PhunkyPants; 11-03-2010 at 02:13 PM.

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10-29-2010, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. PhunkyPants Yield and Overcome... Join Date: Apr 2008	Hunh! No replies, so I guess not? I'm surprised though, as this is a small, cylindrical, and truly simple piece that could conceivably be quite profitable...especially since no one else is making them!

11-18-2010, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dr. PhunkyPants Yield and Overcome... Join Date: Apr 2008	DM5 Question Other people are looking for these too...

11-18-2010, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
nerdcore Radical! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NishNash	Phunky, can you show a pic of a DM5's stock on/off flow knob next to a continuous flow plug? Not that i can make them but i wanted to clarify that the plug differs from the knob both in aesthetics and function.

11-18-2010, 09:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dr. PhunkyPants Yield and Overcome... Join Date: Apr 2008	Yep...this weekend I'll put up a photo showing a stock plug, a dremelled plug, a 187 plug, and the PBN plug all side by side for comparison...