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Nerf punk837
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Posted 15 June 2003 - 05:00 PM
someone probably already asked a question like this but i need to know where i can buy brass tubing at. this is my first mod and i cant seem to find any. home depot doesn't carry it and neither does lowe's and PETG is harder than hell to find. so if someone could please help me it would be greatly appreciated
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Posted 15 June 2003 - 05:20 PM
Lowes and OSH usually carry Steelworks brand brass.
K&S brass (better) is often found at Ace Hardware and good hobby stores. Any place that has remote control planes or model railroad stuff might have it. Call and ask if they have a K&S brass counter-top display.
K&S brass (better) is often found at Ace Hardware and good hobby stores. Any place that has remote control planes or model railroad stuff might have it. Call and ask if they have a K&S brass counter-top display.
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Posted 15 June 2003 - 08:58 PM
Or u can get copper for a lot cheaper at home Depot. It fits my stefans fine. Its like 4$ for 8 feet i think.
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Posted 15 June 2003 - 10:06 PM
Yeah, if you happen to have non-standard (not very close to .5") darts, copper or CPVC may work well. Brass, on the other hand, is available in sizes for any diameter FBR you happen to have.
The problem with copper (other than weight) is that it's only available in one useful size so your chance of getting a good fit are slim and it's impossible to do nesting with it.
Likewise for CPVC, except for the weight thing.
The problem with copper (other than weight) is that it's only available in one useful size so your chance of getting a good fit are slim and it's impossible to do nesting with it.
Likewise for CPVC, except for the weight thing.
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Posted 16 June 2003 - 03:43 PM
I guess im lucky then. Mine fits almost perfectly. It has to be pushed in, but can easily be blown out.
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Posted 23 June 2003 - 04:24 PM
I used to use copper for a couple reasons,The problem with copper (other than weight) is that it's only available in one useful size so your chance of getting a good fit are slim and it's impossible to do nesting with it.
1. I used to be a plumber so was familiar with it.
2. Solder joints are air tight and straight, but not everyone has the stuff for that.
3. It does actually come in functional sizes, repair coupling stock was my favorite, but not as commonly available at lowe's etc.
4. Cheap.
I found that 5/8 ID stock would shoot any stock nerf ammo effectively, arrows over the top, mega's poked in till the tip hit the barrel (least effective) and micros were the best.
...my two pennies...may change my mind later, you know how it goes...
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