Replacement springs for cannon piston

Discussion in 'Weapons & Pneumatics' started by ZARUBA1987, Aug 29, 2018.

  1. ZARUBA1987

    ZARUBA1987 Well-Known Member

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    Looking for a suitable replacement springs for my cannon pistons. Let me now thanks
     
    ZARUBA1987, Aug 29, 2018
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  2. Nate G

    Nate G Well-Known Member

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    Since no one has picked this up, I will tell you the obvious. We have not found an easily available component. most are too strong. some are resorting to custom winding.
     
    Nate G, Sep 19, 2018
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  3. buttsakauf

    buttsakauf Well-Known Member

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    Rob S had some stainless ones he was using that worked fairly well. I have a few. You just have to cut them down. Don’t know if he is on here.
     
    buttsakauf, Sep 19, 2018
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  4. NickMyers

    NickMyers Admin RCWC Staff

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    I missed this thread. Ping @Beaver - he had a little project that you may be interested in.
     
    NickMyers, Sep 19, 2018
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  5. ZARUBA1987

    ZARUBA1987 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks I did check out Beaver I’m not sure if he wants me to advertise but he helped me out.
     
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  6. Beaver

    Beaver 2020 Rookie of the Year Admiral (Supporter)

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    Nah, it's fine. It's no secret.
     
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  7. ZARUBA1987

    ZARUBA1987 Well-Known Member

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    Cut to fit and I was in business thanks agian
     
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  8. Sinkazuki

    Sinkazuki Active Member

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    The old swampy Springs are
    Century Spring co inc. 213 749 1466.
    Part number CC14
    Not sure if they're still in business
     
    Sinkazuki, Sep 20, 2018
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  9. ZARUBA1987

    ZARUBA1987 Well-Known Member

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    Usually with a bigger supply company there’s a minimum order of like 100 or more gets really $$$$$$
     
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    ZARUBA1987, Sep 20, 2018
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  10. SteveT44

    SteveT44 Well-Known Member

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    I've been supplying my cannons with Caleb's springs. Soft and supple and no issues yet.
     
    SteveT44, Sep 20, 2018
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