Springs for Spring feed?

joelrf600r · 06-30-2008, 11:37 AM

Hey gang,

I know there's a thread in here somewhere about how to wind a feed spring, or who can make them, or where to buy, but I can't find it. So, where can I buy or instructions to make one for a very unique project I'm working on?

Thanks
--Joel

xkpxfatassxx · 06-30-2008, 12:00 PM

noxx can make you one, sell you one, or sell you just the springs.

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Morfesto · 06-30-2008, 04:03 PM

Dan Sergison makes springs for spring feeds.

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HP_Lovecraft · 06-30-2008, 04:08 PM

I remember back in the late 80s, we would used magazine springs from a 20-guage shotgun. or maybe it was a 410?

Crap, I'm not sure which now, but they had just the perfect constant amount of tension, and were pretty common parts laying around at gun-shops.

These days though, with gunshops being fairly rare, and specialized, might not be a viable option

Jaan · 06-30-2008, 04:33 PM

A 12 gauge shotgun is just about the right bore size... .70 cal. If the spring is too stiff you can sand it down.

Extra magazine springs are still easy to find. It's common for people who keep a shotgun loaded all the time for home defense to swap magazine springs every month so they don't become soft.

I used to just make springs from piano wire.

joelrf600r · 07-01-2008, 11:31 AM

thanks guys.

--Joel

Rainman229 · 07-01-2008, 12:09 PM

Joel
I made my springs on my Sherline when i was making spring feeds. Using a slow speed. Wrapping the wire around a 3/8"s rod makes a spring thats about 1/2".

If you want I can make you some. . How long do you need them?

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joelrf600r MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 230	Springs for Spring feed? Hey gang, I know there's a thread in here somewhere about how to wind a feed spring, or who can make them, or where to buy, but I can't find it. So, where can I buy or instructions to make one for a very unique project I'm working on? Thanks --Joel __________________ My MCB Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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HP_Lovecraft MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 2,928	I remember back in the late 80s, we would used magazine springs from a 20-guage shotgun. or maybe it was a 410? Crap, I'm not sure which now, but they had just the perfect constant amount of tension, and were pretty common parts laying around at gun-shops. These days though, with gunshops being fairly rare, and specialized, might not be a viable option __________________ www.montneel.com My Myspace nonsense "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

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Jaan MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 1,990	A 12 gauge shotgun is just about the right bore size... .70 cal. If the spring is too stiff you can sand it down. Extra magazine springs are still easy to find. It's common for people who keep a shotgun loaded all the time for home defense to swap magazine springs every month so they don't become soft. I used to just make springs from piano wire. __________________ Hey, Ezekiel called...he wants his zoomorphic representations of divine providence back! "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." -- Winston Churchill

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joelrf600r MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 230	thanks guys. --Joel __________________ My MCB Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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Rainman229 A god in my own mind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: nj Posts: 2,826	Joel I made my springs on my Sherline when i was making spring feeds. Using a slow speed. Wrapping the wire around a 3/8"s rod makes a spring thats about 1/2". If you want I can make you some. . How long do you need them? __________________ Email lastone75@aol.com Making paintball fun again feedback http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...ght=rainman229

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