SP-8 Feedneck issue

Zone Drifter · 05-08-2011, 01:01 PM

No, this isn't another "my feedneck broke, where do I get new ones?" thread. I was exploring the possibility of finding a machine worker to help make some new ones out of aluminum. I know the feednecks are one piece that just slide into the plasic body of the sp8, so wouldn't it just be more practical to replace it with a machined aluminum one?

Would anyone know someone who could do this? I can donate my un-broken feedneck to use as the template. Also, I'm sure most of us would like the feedneck shorter to fit closer to the marker, so this would be a good opertunity to remedy that. If there is enough interest then I will persue this further, asking around and seeing who would like to do a run of them. Heck, i would even commission a run of about 20 to 30, just to sell on here to people.

I like the SP8, but it's biggest flaw in my opinion, is the feedneck. So, post here if you might be interested in a new shorter aluminum feedneck! Again, I won't be making these, I'm just a mechanic, but if there appear to be enough people interested then i'm sure I can find someone who would be willing to make them. No price as of yet, but I would guess one would be between $10 to $30 at the most. Worth it to me, I would never worry about the neck breaking again!

Blue60 · 05-09-2011, 03:53 AM

I have a friend looking at making me a aluminum one (when he has the time) as I am worried that my plastic one would break.

If there is the interest I believe I can have a small run of there made.

Zone Drifter · 05-09-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue60

If there is the interest I believe I can have a small run of there made.

Dude, that would be wonderful! If you get him to make some, I'll gladly get you some funds.

Would it be an exact copy of the feed neck design? Also, if you want to get them anodized in black or something, I know someone in the western New York area who can do it.

Boss · 12-30-2011, 04:42 PM

I know this thread has been inactive awhile, but I just broke my feed neck, and of course there are none around. I'm willing to try and contact smart parts for the specification since they screwed all us anyway by not making any replacement parts. Probably wont get anywhere, but worth a shot. I've seen a lot of threads with people looking for feed necks, if you can reach those players your friend might be able to make a decent little amount of cash.

Zone Drifter · 12-30-2011, 08:10 PM

Always worth a shot. I sold my SP8, but I would gladly buy another for a feedneck option!

Boss · 01-09-2012, 07:28 PM

Hmm, well if Blue doesn't respond I am considering contacting Eric Engler; I met him at Dday and he's helped me out before, so I bet he might be able to do something for me/us.

Blue60 · 01-10-2012, 01:20 AM

sorry for not replying, been busy with work. I will talk with my friend and see buy it don't look good he's been super busy as of late.

partimeplaya · 01-14-2012, 09:28 PM

I would be in for one also, if they ever get made.

blackrain · 01-15-2012, 04:39 AM

I emailed GoG to find out if they have replacement feeds. I'll eventually need one. I just recently aquired an SP8. Is the whole feed plastic or just the feed? I won't be able to take mine apart till April.

I'm not sure if it has metal parts or if it is all plastic.

Anyone have an actual picture?

Later,
Blackrain

Blue60 · 01-16-2012, 01:24 AM

I will try and take a pic of the part, might not get to it till the weekend.

05-08-2011, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zone Drifter Rec Poster Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut	SP-8 Feedneck issue No, this isn't another "my feedneck broke, where do I get new ones?" thread. I was exploring the possibility of finding a machine worker to help make some new ones out of aluminum. I know the feednecks are one piece that just slide into the plasic body of the sp8, so wouldn't it just be more practical to replace it with a machined aluminum one? Would anyone know someone who could do this? I can donate my un-broken feedneck to use as the template. Also, I'm sure most of us would like the feedneck shorter to fit closer to the marker, so this would be a good opertunity to remedy that. If there is enough interest then I will persue this further, asking around and seeing who would like to do a run of them. Heck, i would even commission a run of about 20 to 30, just to sell on here to people. I like the SP8, but it's biggest flaw in my opinion, is the feedneck. So, post here if you might be interested in a new shorter aluminum feedneck! Again, I won't be making these, I'm just a mechanic, but if there appear to be enough people interested then i'm sure I can find someone who would be willing to make them. No price as of yet, but I would guess one would be between $10 to $30 at the most. Worth it to me, I would never worry about the neck breaking again!

01-15-2012, 04:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
blackrain MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: America	I emailed GoG to find out if they have replacement feeds. I'll eventually need one. I just recently aquired an SP8. Is the whole feed plastic or just the feed? I won't be able to take mine apart till April. I'm not sure if it has metal parts or if it is all plastic. Anyone have an actual picture? Later, Blackrain __________________ Visit my Sponsor page: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/t...y-sponsor.html "When all else fails, pull the pin and see what happens next" Follow Team Blackrain on Face Book: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...00000734844527 Best Auto cocker info ever Just like to make crazy stuff for paintball? Click here My feedback How Paintballs are made

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05-09-2011, 03:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Blue60 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada	I have a friend looking at making me a aluminum one (when he has the time) as I am worried that my plastic one would break. If there is the interest I believe I can have a small run of there made.

12-30-2011, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Boss Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN	I know this thread has been inactive awhile, but I just broke my feed neck, and of course there are none around. I'm willing to try and contact smart parts for the specification since they screwed all us anyway by not making any replacement parts. Probably wont get anywhere, but worth a shot. I've seen a lot of threads with people looking for feed necks, if you can reach those players your friend might be able to make a decent little amount of cash.

12-30-2011, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zone Drifter Rec Poster Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut	Always worth a shot. I sold my SP8, but I would gladly buy another for a feedneck option!

01-09-2012, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boss Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN	Hmm, well if Blue doesn't respond I am considering contacting Eric Engler; I met him at Dday and he's helped me out before, so I bet he might be able to do something for me/us.

01-10-2012, 01:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Blue60 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada	sorry for not replying, been busy with work. I will talk with my friend and see buy it don't look good he's been super busy as of late.

01-14-2012, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
partimeplaya Beav Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2009	I would be in for one also, if they ever get made.

01-16-2012, 01:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Blue60 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada	I will try and take a pic of the part, might not get to it till the weekend.