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[jediaelthewise]

I realize this is a long video but it is meant to be a complete walkthrough with detailed explanation to help beginners on how to minimize the magstrike to use with external air tanks and bladders. I explain my process and reasoning for how I approach this mod. I opted to not use a dremel or powertools because I realize not everyone has access to these tools. If you go to the video link, there are timestamps on the description to jump to different parts.

Edited by jediaelthewise, 20 February 2015 - 09:25 AM.

[ravetrooper]

Would you be able to attach a paintball CO2 tank to that or would it require a different type of valve?

[jediaelthewise]

'ravetrooper', on 20 Feb 2015 - 8:52 PM, said:

Would you be able to attach a paintball CO2 tank to that or would it require a different type of valve?

I have searched but have had a lot of trouble finding the right valves. I personally do not recommend using paintball tanks though because they run at several thousand PSI and rapid firing can cause rapid cooling of the tubing which can cause them to become brittle and break, leading to possible whipping lines, which are not fun. The parts are hard because you basically need to go from several thousand PSI to just 55, which is not really practical. Air pressure modding can be dangerous so mod at your own risk.

Here is a link to a page where you can find information on the tank I use as well as parts and price list:

Please click here for air tank parts list

Edited by jediaelthewise, 20 February 2015 - 04:14 PM.

[father time]

Two things
One, you should get you a Jewelers/Razor saw
.http://www.super-hobby.com/products/Saw-CS-3.html
Two, if you insist on using a knife type tool, you should get a plexi-glass cutter, it works by dragging it across the seam like you did with you utility knife.
http://s120.photobuc...a932fd.jpg.html
Either of these offers quicker cutting and less chance of stitches.

[jediaelthewise]

'father time', on 21 Feb 2015 - 12:18 AM, said:

Two things
One, you should get you a Jewelers/Razor saw
.http://www.super-hobby.com/products/Saw-CS-3.html
Two, if you insist on using a knife type tool, you should get a plexi-glass cutter, it works by dragging it across the seam like you did with you utility knife.
http://s120.photobuc...a932fd.jpg.html
Either of these offers quicker cutting and less chance of stitches.

Thank you for the tool suggestions! That is very helpful!

[ravetrooper]

'jediaelthewise', on 20 Feb 2015 - 9:13 PM, said:

I have searched but have had a lot of trouble finding the right valves. I personally do not recommend using paintball tanks though because they run at several thousand PSI and rapid firing can cause rapid cooling of the tubing which can cause them to become brittle and break, leading to possible whipping lines, which are not fun. The parts are hard because you basically need to go from several thousand PSI to just 55, which is not really practical. Air pressure modding can be dangerous so mod at your own risk.

Here is a link to a page where you can find information on the tank I use as well as parts and price list:

Please click here for air tank parts list

Thanks for the info! I know absolutely nothing about paintball equipment/technology so I was just throwing the question out there.