Tek 6 Barrel Replacement
Started by Eboreg, Oct 10 2009 03:26 PM
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#1
Posted 10 October 2009 - 03:26 PM
If any of you bought a Tek Six recently, you'll know that Z-man12's mod won't work on the redesigned turret. However, I devised a mod to help with the new turret.
You need:
* Tek Six turret
* hacksaw
* pliers
* rubber bands
* barrel material of your choice (preferably PETG)
First off, you take the turret out of the gun.
Secondly, you remove the pegs with a pair of pliers, (if you haven't already)
Thirdly, you cut the turret so it looks like this
except all the way around
Finally, you slap whatever barrel material you want in there. I haven't tried it but I recommend PETG since it's the most likely candidate to fit.
As a bonus:
I banded my gun!
You need:
* Tek Six turret
* hacksaw
* pliers
* rubber bands
* barrel material of your choice (preferably PETG)
First off, you take the turret out of the gun.
Secondly, you remove the pegs with a pair of pliers, (if you haven't already)
Thirdly, you cut the turret so it looks like this
except all the way around
Finally, you slap whatever barrel material you want in there. I haven't tried it but I recommend PETG since it's the most likely candidate to fit.
As a bonus:
I banded my gun!
Always bring your sword to battle.
I pity the fool who attempts to use a single-shot blaster against me.
I pity the fool who attempts to use a single-shot blaster against me.
#2
Posted 10 October 2009 - 04:00 PM
Cutting the turret like you did isn't at all necessary. Just pry the turret halves apart and cut off the pegs.
Edited by TantumBull, 10 October 2009 - 04:00 PM.
#3
Posted 10 October 2009 - 04:01 PM
Cutting the turret like you did isn't at all necessary. Just pry the turret halves apart and cut off the pegs.
Some newer turrets are just one solid piece. While I demonstrated this with an old turret, it's intended for the new turrets.
Always bring your sword to battle.
I pity the fool who attempts to use a single-shot blaster against me.
I pity the fool who attempts to use a single-shot blaster against me.
#4
Posted 11 October 2009 - 03:21 AM
You butchered a turret for the sake of a write-up? Nice.
But all asshattery aside, I can see this being useful if the new turrets are indeed one piece. Although I have a feeling they're just glued more effectively. Try boiling water.
But all asshattery aside, I can see this being useful if the new turrets are indeed one piece. Although I have a feeling they're just glued more effectively. Try boiling water.
#6
Posted 11 October 2009 - 03:28 PM
Very nice. Once I get some better barrel material (besides dried up crayola markers), I'll definitely give it a shot.
Regarding the pegs, I just used a pair of needle-nosed pliers and twisted mine out. Fires a hell of a lot better that way than even my friend's "modded" Maverick, and that's without doing anything to the internals.
Also, the rubber band seems like it would actually cut down on the life-expectancy of the gun. I had a Tek-10 where the arm that goes from the slider to the back of the plunger actually snapped from there being too much strain on the thing while cocking the gun. While that's a different gun, its internal design is almost identical. If I were you, I'd reinforce that arm as soon as possible so it doesn't buckle or snap.
Regarding the pegs, I just used a pair of needle-nosed pliers and twisted mine out. Fires a hell of a lot better that way than even my friend's "modded" Maverick, and that's without doing anything to the internals.
Also, the rubber band seems like it would actually cut down on the life-expectancy of the gun. I had a Tek-10 where the arm that goes from the slider to the back of the plunger actually snapped from there being too much strain on the thing while cocking the gun. While that's a different gun, its internal design is almost identical. If I were you, I'd reinforce that arm as soon as possible so it doesn't buckle or snap.
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#7
Posted 11 October 2009 - 06:13 PM
Tantum Bull and wing'd man: Thanks.
Jpec07: I'll get to it.
Jpec07: I'll get to it.
Always bring your sword to battle.
I pity the fool who attempts to use a single-shot blaster against me.
I pity the fool who attempts to use a single-shot blaster against me.
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