Spring compressors- any suggestions?

[Tommyzgunz]

So far I own mostly PCP's with just one springer, a Diana 34 classic. It is perfectly fine and no issues. From what I've heard and seen on the forum ,the spring will eventually have to be changed.
When it comes to spring compressors are  there certain models considered better than other's or are there cheap and more expensive models out there like everything else ,for example chinese manufactured?
I could use some suggestions on compressors . Thinking  I might get one in the near future to have here instead of looking for one later on because I do plan on getting at least 1 or 2 more springers to the collection and will need one around when I need to change one out.

[Airnut]

Thomas
I have never done a Diana but do a search here and google there are lots of instruction on how to make one far more cheaper than a bought one and in most cases better too.
I believe Air Venture sells one for around 100 bucks that clamps to your scope rail.
Myself I use a pipe with modified pipe clamps. Does the trick quite well and one size fits all.
Frank

[Tommyzgunz]

Thomas
I have never done a Diana but do a search here and google there are lots of instruction on how to make one far more cheaper than a bought one and in most cases better too.
I believe Air Venture sells one for around 100 bucks that clamps to your scope rail.
Myself I use a pipe with modified pipe clamps. Does the trick quite well and one size fits all.
Frank

Thanks Frank if there are good diy projects for it i would rather go that route then.

[ER00z]

I received one of those Air Venturi spring compressors for free, PA was including them with purchase of certain air rifles a while ago. If your gun isn't scoped, then its a very good device. The $100 price tag is a bit much I think, but it does work very well. I've used it on Hatsan's and multiple Diana air rifles. It's compact and quick to use compared to other spring compressors I've used. Keep an eye on promotional deals, sometimes you get neat stuff.

[Tommyzgunz]

I received one of those Air Venturi spring compressors for free, PA was including them with purchase of certain air rifles a while ago. If your gun isn't scoped, then its a very good device. The $100 price tag is a bit much I think, but it does work very well. I've used it on Hatsan's and multiple Diana air rifles. It's compact and quick to use compared to other spring compressors I've used. Keep an eye on promotional deals, sometimes you get neat stuff.

Mine is scoped. Thanks

[A moron]

A guy on YouTube doing springers using one of these .

Zip zap pow done

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-QUICK-GRIP-36-in-Heavy-Duty-One-Handed-Bar-Clamp/1003168272

Just made a deal on one end to fit in the reciver part  (a nut?)

Plenty of home made ones on YouTube as well to look at for ideas

[Roadworthy]

A Groz (brand) sash clamp will do the job quite nicely for about $50.  The jack screw on most sash clamps is too short but the Groz is adequate.  If you wish to build your own there are instructions in the GTA library as well as on charliedatuna.com.  I built mine out of a 2 X 4, a six inch C clamp, and some assorted nuts and bolts.  Note that in addition to the pictures I've attached a document file including instructions and a kind of bill of materials.

[Scott_Tx]

I've used a lightly modified harbor freight bar clamp. just dremeled on a bit of texturing to keep it from sliding off.

[Tommyzgunz]

A guy on YouTube doing springers using one of these .

Zip zap pow done

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-QUICK-GRIP-36-in-Heavy-Duty-One-Handed-Bar-Clamp/1003168272

Just made a deal on one end to fit in the reciver part  (a nut?)

Plenty of home made ones on YouTube as well to look at for ideas

Thanks. Looking like I will research the best diy option. Safety first though ,don't need any springs flying around lol.

[Tommyzgunz]

A Groz (brand) sash clamp will do the job quite nicely for about $50.  The jack screw on most sash clamps is too short but the Groz is adequate.  If you wish to build your own there are instructions in the GTA library as well as on charliedatuna.com.  I built mine out of a 2 X 4, a six inch C clamp, and some assorted nuts and bolts.  Note that in addition to the pictures I've attached a document file including instructions and a kind of bill of materials.

Awesome thanks

[Tommyzgunz]

I've used a lightly modified harbor freight bar clamp. just dremeled on a bit of texturing to keep it from sliding off.

Great,thanks

[A moron]

A Groz (brand) sash clamp will do the job quite nicely for about $50.  The jack screw on most sash clamps is too short but the Groz is adequate.  If you wish to build your own there are instructions in the GTA library as well as on charliedatuna.com.  I built mine out of a 2 X 4, a six inch C clamp, and some assorted nuts and bolts.  Note that in addition to the pictures I've attached a document file including instructions and a kind of bill of materials.

That's what I'm talking about.   Cheap harbor freight Clamp  and wack it drill it mount it use it.

[nced]

So far I own mostly PCP's with just one springer, a Diana 34 classic. It is perfectly fine and no issues. From what I've heard and seen on the forum ,the spring will eventually have to be changed.
When it comes to spring compressors are  there certain models considered better than other's or are there cheap and more expensive models out there like everything else ,for example chinese manufactured?
I could use some suggestions on compressors . Thinking  I might get one in the near future to have here instead of looking for one later on because I do plan on getting at least 1 or 2 more springers to the collection and will need one around when I need to change one out.

I use a padded Groz sash clamp for a compressor...........
https://www.woodcraft.com/products/groz-60-t-bar-clamp

[A moron]

I tried to find it to no avail, but one guy used a automobile scissor jack  in a simple wood frame.

[Roadworthy]

You can actually order the Groz clamp from Amazon as well as other sources.  Be sure to get a long enough clamp for anything you anticipate.  I think 42" would do for most guns but 48" would not be a bad choice.  The nice thing about the Groz compared to the others is the fact the jack screw is long enough to handle the preload on most airguns.

[A moron]

Google air gun spring compressors get results then hit the images and see 100's of them homemade and all  . Plenty of ideas to go with and try.

[Back_Roads]

 Here is one that seems to have traveled the globe. 
https://www.airrifle.co.za/threads/13084-Ol-Mick-s-spring-compressor

[egd]

A Groz (brand) sash clamp will do the job quite nicely for about $50.  The jack screw on most sash clamps is too short but the Groz is adequate.  If you wish to build your own there are instructions in the GTA library as well as on charliedatuna.com.  I built mine out of a 2 X 4, a six inch C clamp, and some assorted nuts and bolts.  Note that in addition to the pictures I've attached a document file including instructions and a kind of bill of materials.

Ooo! I like this one. Turning the clamp upright looks like a much better method. Thanks.

[mafatone]

You can build a good one with scrap 12" 2"x4"'s, some threaded rod, washers and nuts. The wood clamp didn't work for me upon reassembly due to the tension of the new spring. The clamp would bow in the middle from the stress. Check out Google or you tube. I think it cost me $9.00 for everything.

[jccams]

Here's mine, it's the sun optics that was on sale for 80 bucks at Dvor a while back.