Guide To Barrel Material
#1
Posted 19 October 2005 - 05:29 PM
If you are new to the art of barrel replacements read this article by Cxwq. It should answer most of your questions and is a good starting place.
If you have further comments on or links to barrel modifications this is the place to post them. The idea is to have one place to answer questions on the subject without making new and redundant topics we've read more times than we care to.
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#2
Posted 16 November 2005 - 05:37 PM
#3
Posted 16 November 2005 - 06:48 PM
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#4
Posted 07 February 2006 - 09:27 PM
#5
Posted 07 February 2006 - 09:29 PM
I thought it'd be 1/2" for the CPVC and a bit more for the brass, but nothing fit my darts.
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#6
Posted 08 February 2006 - 07:02 PM
I was just wondering why copper dosn't work good for a barrel. I've all ready heard the story about copper is the stuff that comes from inbettween your grandpas legs but other than that i really don't know.
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#7
Posted 08 February 2006 - 07:59 PM
Use the barrel material that fits your darts. Period.
If you're using stock micros, 1/2" SCH40 PVC fits the tips nicely and 9/16" OD K&S brass or crayola markers or .55" ID PETG will do for the body.
If you're using stefans, nothing I say will help you because your foam isn't the same size as mine. Take a piece of FBR to the hardware store and start hunting. Then take it to the hobby store and do the same. Chances are you'll find something that works.
#8
Posted 17 February 2006 - 10:52 AM
#9
Posted 15 March 2006 - 01:48 PM
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#10
Posted 16 March 2006 - 02:05 PM
It's clear, lighter, easier to cut and can be ordered in sizes that more exactly fit your foam backer rod. Generally however finding it requires you to custom order it or get some from someone who has, were as PVC and CPVC can be had at most any hardware store.whats the main difference between the use of petg and cpvc? I know that the petg is thinner but how and why does it affetc the stefans?
Because you can match it to your FBR that you use for stephans allows superior performance in valve based guns where you want a perfect fit rather than the tight one you want for a spring gun.
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#11
Posted 16 March 2006 - 03:32 PM
Ive used that on my AT2k, LBB and NF. Works great with matchsticks too.I would recomend the use of hollowed out crayola markers inside a length of 1/2" SCH40 PVC for guns that use stock micros.
#12
Posted 28 September 2006 - 01:22 PM
#13
Posted 06 January 2007 - 10:24 PM
(Sorry for the double post)
#14
Posted 06 January 2007 - 10:50 PM
If you can find a 9/16 drill bit, LET ME KNOW!
But yes, I believe you can.
#15
Posted 07 January 2007 - 12:12 AM
#16
Posted 19 February 2007 - 12:36 PM
It seems that most people here like to use brass, but I'd like to know why. I'm placing a large order on McMaster and aluminum is a heck of a lot cheaper. I'm not opposed to ordering the brass if it's significantly better in terms of performance, but I can think of a lot of things that I'd like to do with the money I'd save on the aluminum.
#17
Posted 19 February 2007 - 01:11 PM
#18
Posted 29 March 2007 - 01:00 PM
1658T49 - Alloy 6063 Aluminum Round Tube .625" OD, .527" ID, 8' Length = $7.41 Each
It's pretty thick so it's durability should be excellent. Just as smooth as brass, but should prove easier to work with and won't tarnish. The outer diameter is 5/8".
I plan to use it in some in some upcoming projects.
#19
Posted 29 March 2007 - 04:45 PM
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#20
Posted 29 March 2007 - 04:46 PM
I assume that we could substitute this aluminum in mods like FA24's Longshot. I don't see why the performance would be any different.I found some aluminum structural tubing in the mcmaster catalog that has the same ID as 9/16" brass, 1/2" CPVC, and PETG.
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#21
Posted 29 March 2007 - 04:59 PM
#22
Posted 29 March 2007 - 07:25 PM
I can't directly link to anything in the Mcmaster catalog. Search for part# 1658T49Sorry for the retarded post, but could you link us to that tubing? I searched mcmaster and I didn't see it...
Edited by CaptainSlug, 29 March 2007 - 07:26 PM.
#23
Posted 29 March 2007 - 08:27 PM
Right. Didn't think about that...The aluminum wouldn't be useful for FA24's method since that relies upon the bolt face sliding over the receiver. You would have to find an alternative arraignment (which would probably require lathe work) in order to use aluminum.
However, the aluminum would be useful for the barrel of, say, a Crossfinder?
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#24
Posted 29 March 2007 - 10:41 PM
5 feet of 1/2" SCH80 CPVC = $ 6.51
8 feet of aluminum tube (.527 ID .625" OD) = $7.41
So for an extra dollar you get three more feet, plus it will look much cooler and be easier to drill mounting holes for since it's 5/8" OD.
#25
Posted 30 March 2007 - 01:59 PM
Edited by Prometheus, 30 March 2007 - 02:00 PM.
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