tippman full auto hopper spring??

mmblake · 09-08-2008, 02:08 PM

hi,

I just located a tippman full auto gun locally. The owner wants 130 for it, but it is missing the hopper spring. How hard is it to find a new hopper spring?

Mel

Mayvik · 09-08-2008, 02:45 PM

Pretty easy, you just go to that big government warehouse where they keep the Ark of the Covenant and the bodies from Roswell.

Is the spring totally missing, or is it just broken? If it's broken, you might be able to fix it depending on how bad. If it's missing, you're SOL unless you find someone with a broken gun and a working Star Feeder (extremely unlikely).

bond commander bond · 09-08-2008, 03:55 PM

these springs are commercially available.......or at least similar ones are.
I came across similar springs a week ago........but i cannot remember where!

They are like a rolled strip on a sardine can.

I can photo and measure the original if need be.

Tricor Industries, Inc.

0.004" - 2.00" Stainless Steel & Exotic Materials from MW Industries

Mayvik · 09-08-2008, 04:14 PM

Hrm..good resource. Any idea what kind of pricing on those springs?

Mel - If you get the gun, and find a spring that works and have any issues installing it, post up here as well. I know I have monkeyed around with one a bit and I'm sure other people probably have as well. They're kinda a pain to get wound properly so they work right.

bond commander bond · 09-08-2008, 04:35 PM

Registration Required

I came across these while searching spring making techniques last week.

dukie · 09-08-2008, 07:25 PM

If you are looking for a tape spring, just open a tape measure. Small tape, small spring.

infamoussmiley · 09-10-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie

If you are looking for a tape spring, just open a tape measure. Small tape, small spring.

Never thought of that.

Mel, I found 2 new springs for you. give me a call.

Smiley

Chemical-X · 09-11-2008, 12:10 AM

If those dont work I have two new* full assemblies sitting here.

*=I think they are new, ive not inspected them yet.

09-08-2008, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
mmblake Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Western PA	tippman full auto hopper spring?? hi, I just located a tippman full auto gun locally. The owner wants 130 for it, but it is missing the hopper spring. How hard is it to find a new hopper spring? Mel

09-08-2008, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mayvik 1-866-MEAT-4-YU Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton NY	Pretty easy, you just go to that big government warehouse where they keep the Ark of the Covenant and the bodies from Roswell. Is the spring totally missing, or is it just broken? If it's broken, you might be able to fix it depending on how bad. If it's missing, you're SOL unless you find someone with a broken gun and a working Star Feeder (extremely unlikely). __________________ <Painthappy_Drinking> There's never a wrong hole <souz4402> i was imaginnig the gay party All sales closed until after I move. My Feedback

09-08-2008, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
bond commander bond Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada, N.S.	these springs are commercially available these springs are commercially available.......or at least similar ones are. I came across similar springs a week ago........but i cannot remember where! They are like a rolled strip on a sardine can. I can photo and measure the original if need be. Tricor Industries, Inc. 0.004" - 2.00" Stainless Steel & Exotic Materials from MW Industries __________________ Shaken......but not stirred. Licenced to paint.

09-08-2008, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mayvik 1-866-MEAT-4-YU Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton NY	Hrm..good resource. Any idea what kind of pricing on those springs? Mel - If you get the gun, and find a spring that works and have any issues installing it, post up here as well. I know I have monkeyed around with one a bit and I'm sure other people probably have as well. They're kinda a pain to get wound properly so they work right. __________________ <Painthappy_Drinking> There's never a wrong hole <souz4402> i was imaginnig the gay party All sales closed until after I move. My Feedback

09-08-2008, 04:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
bond commander bond Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada, N.S.	Constant Force Springs? Registration Required I came across these while searching spring making techniques last week. __________________ Shaken......but not stirred. Licenced to paint.

09-08-2008, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
dukie MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	If you are looking for a tape spring, just open a tape measure. Small tape, small spring. __________________ [21:39] <Mayvik> I am so full of sausage now, I'm surprised it's not leaking out of every hole. [22:02] <Mayvik> I only swallow my own sausage ^ He must plan these out!!

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