Barrel Boring Question. Please Vote!

super_stanchy · 12-14-2011, 01:23 PM

Plain and simple, should i start putting oring groove(s) in the barrels i bore.

This way the inserts have a more snug fit, without ever being too big or too small (tight/wobble)

I would have to invest in tooling (pricey)
I would have to buy a TON of orings (not too bad, but an expense)
I would have to test it out a few times, risk scrappng barrels/material (time/cost)

SO....

Do you guys want me to start?

Im estimating a price increase of
$5 for 1 groove, with #018 oring
$7.50 for 2 grooves, with #018 orings (what DW uses)

This is gonna slow me down if i have to look into it
This will only be available for some of the barrels i do (UL, Kaner, Bigger OD'd barrels)

Wont work on phantoms, tpx, t8 or any other .875" OD Barrel

Thoughts?

CJOttawa · 12-14-2011, 01:46 PM

Why an o-ring groove? I like your work as-is. Why mess with perfection?

D3adpool · 12-14-2011, 02:03 PM

Same.

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Originally Posted by CJOttawa

Why an o-ring groove? I like your work as-is. Why mess with perfection?

CrazyRuskii · 12-14-2011, 02:05 PM

While it would be interesting to see you do this, I vote that it ain't broke so don't fix it.

russc · 12-14-2011, 02:23 PM

I haven't bought a Freaked barrel from you, but what I do is add a light ring of nail polish inside the barrel to add some friction. O-rings seem like a solution looking for a problem.

brycelarson · 12-14-2011, 02:49 PM

my assumption was always that SP did it in the freak so that they could machine the backs to poorer tolerances and still have them functional. dunno, having bored barrels this seems like it might be more work than it's worth.

Exdee · 12-14-2011, 05:42 PM

Works fine on the barrels you've done for me, and the nail polish russc suggested sounds like it would give the insert a snug fit anyway.

808Jackal · 12-14-2011, 06:03 PM

Mine fit perfect, no need for change. I'll try the nail polish too. It works for stock phantom barrels and paint

Zepulkinator · 12-14-2011, 06:05 PM

I say yes. I can't tell you how many times my clumsy self as turned the barrel upside down and the freak insert fell out. I've ruined a few of them doing that.

Titus · 12-14-2011, 06:06 PM

Leave it alone

View Poll Results: Should I add an oring groove to freak bored barrels?
Nope. Fine as is.	46	53.49%
Yes, 1 Groove (~$5 increase)	16	18.60%
Yes, 2 Grooves (~$7.50 increase)	24	27.91%
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12-14-2011, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
super_stanchy The Man With No Plan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Camas, WA	Barrel Boring Question. Please Vote! Plain and simple, should i start putting oring groove(s) in the barrels i bore. This way the inserts have a more snug fit, without ever being too big or too small (tight/wobble) I would have to invest in tooling (pricey) I would have to buy a TON of orings (not too bad, but an expense) I would have to test it out a few times, risk scrappng barrels/material (time/cost) SO.... Do you guys want me to start? Im estimating a price increase of $5 for 1 groove, with #018 oring $7.50 for 2 grooves, with #018 orings (what DW uses) This is gonna slow me down if i have to look into it This will only be available for some of the barrels i do (UL, Kaner, Bigger OD'd barrels) Wont work on phantoms, tpx, t8 or any other .875" OD Barrel Thoughts? __________________ Ryan "Super_Stanchy" Stanchfield MCB Feedback I do Freak Boring FOR SALE: SSC Pump Angel #2 SSC Aurora Mech Ion Texas Storm Timmy SSC Phantom Internals, Cocker Valve Tools, and other goodies IN STOCK! Last edited by super_stanchy; 12-14-2011 at 02:01 PM.

12-14-2011, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
CrazyRuskii The Mad Russian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA/DE/NJ Border	While it would be interesting to see you do this, I vote that it ain't broke so don't fix it. __________________ MCB Feedback +33/-0 \| eBay Feedback +444/-0

12-14-2011, 02:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
brycelarson MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota	my assumption was always that SP did it in the freak so that they could machine the backs to poorer tolerances and still have them functional. dunno, having bored barrels this seems like it might be more work than it's worth. __________________ -Bryce Larson brycecollinlarson@gmail.com Feedback

12-14-2011, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Exdee Quit shootin' my swoosh. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest	Works fine on the barrels you've done for me, and the nail polish russc suggested sounds like it would give the insert a snug fit anyway. __________________ Relatively easy and cheap way to make a Phantom rifle! I got as much balls as a roman candle. Feedback!

12-14-2011, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
CJOttawa Immune to sales tactics. Join Date: Dec 2006	Why an o-ring groove? I like your work as-is. Why mess with perfection?

12-14-2011, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
808Jackal SPAM fueled pumper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Honolulu, HI	Mine fit perfect, no need for change. I'll try the nail polish too. It works for stock phantom barrels and paint __________________ MCB Feedback http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...ml#post1313253 You Tube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/LTDpaintball

12-14-2011, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zepulkinator TOTAL GREIF Join Date: Feb 2011	I say yes. I can't tell you how many times my clumsy self as turned the barrel upside down and the freak insert fell out. I've ruined a few of them doing that. __________________ Art Of Pump Dan Colby CCM CPX CMP Xtreme Total Greif

12-14-2011, 06:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Titus www.tituspb.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench	Leave it alone __________________ Feedback Dealer for APP, CCI, Nelson, Leland, Valken, Tippmann, Procaps, etc Please donate to make a difference in my fathers life Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada anywhere in the world just PM me. Buy a Celanis Paintball Patch for a good cause

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