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stalwart · « **Reply #1440 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:10:03 PM »

Took .125" to get to the min OD. 3 peaks visible, 1st is flush with the face.

stalwart · « **Reply #1441 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:51:20 PM »

Took it up to "15K", and still no separation.

Additional swelling of the receiver about .003", or so.

stalwart · « **Reply #1442 on:** March 16, 2016, 09:07:08 PM »

More of the same old same old...

rsterne · « **Reply #1443 on:** March 16, 2016, 09:53:42 PM »

I got nutthin"....

Bob

stalwart · « **Reply #1444 on:** March 16, 2016, 10:19:44 PM »

Yeah, zip here, too.

If I had the time, I'd cut tube threads in decreasing size until we got a separation, but without the metallurgy... it might be just chasing dragons. I'd love to make a Slinky, but...

stalwart · « **Reply #1445 on:** March 16, 2016, 10:26:11 PM »

It's also clear that if quality screws are used, they will trench until the o-ring partially clears the valve mount hole, and it dumps. In about a million hard pumps...

StevenG · « **Reply #1446 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:13:04 AM »

This is boring, just cut the threads so deep it has to come apart

I wanna see something blow up.

stalwart · « **Reply #1447 on:** March 17, 2016, 02:12:26 PM »

Boring? I need to put audio in the next one, so you can hear the check valve squealing, loudly, at ever higher frequencies, as I lean away from the fitting and hose... and stand on the handle! It sounds like a warning buzzer for impending disaster (insufficient altitude?).

I would sure appreciate some ideas on how to best build the booster for a decent cost. The 10K gauge will be here soon... any guesses as to the ratio I will need to destroy 3Ks?

stalwart · « **Reply #1448 on:** March 17, 2016, 02:26:16 PM »

I'm thinking it might be smart to make the booster so it can be placed in a hydraulic press. I have a little 12 ton that knocks Ford axle bearings off (even rusted) with very little extra effort.

This pump is known for taking abuse, but it looks like the check valve is not liking this.

Guys, I have things going on here that will require a lot of my time (so, what's new??), and would appreciate any thoughts that could help put this to bed.

stalwart · « **Reply #1449 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:12:19 PM »

WTB a 2078 and a Disco stock for proto work... scratches and dings are fine, even preferred.

rsterne · « **Reply #1450 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:56:07 PM »

Simple way to go would be to just use a hydraulic press to shove a piston that is 1 sq.in. in area.... that would give you 24K from your 12T press.... Then the only reason for a booster it to allow your gauge to live.... Why not do that the opposite way, and make a pressure reducer whose only job is to run the gauge.... say 3:1 ratio, and the gauge would never go past ~ 8K....

Bob

stalwart · « **Reply #1451 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:23:25 PM »

That's some good thinking!

The gauge reducer could be tiny... not much volume needed. Considering how much high cap gauges cost, it would be very cost effective to build.

Ok, guys... looks like DT4 and 5 are going to truly blow up, after all. Just not today...

lloyd-ss · « **Reply #1452 on:** May 03, 2016, 09:58:55 PM »

Eric and I have exciting news to share with everyone. It’s been a long time coming and a lot of work has been going on behind the scenes leading up to this, so I will just go ahead and let it out.

Eric Kuehn and Stalwart Arms will, starting around the end of May, be handling the sales and distribution and customer service of the Airgun Lab Double Tube line of products.

Here is the link to the Airgun Lab announcement (see post # 21 )
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=101406.20

Shipments will start with the Disco Double kits, around the end of June. This will be a great match, with Eric and myself working together on this project. I’ve know Eric for a while now, and he comes with the recommendations from many people that I trust and respect on this forum.

The transition will start with the Disco Double, then the P-Rod Double, and finally the M-Rod Double. Plus, there is going to be some crossover of the double tube products into Eric’s product lines. And there will be some new products coming out that folks have asked for.

Eric and I had planned on waiting until the Fun Shoot to make the announcement, but neither of us are very good at keeping secrets, and inquiries about whether or not the Double Tube products were EVER coming back were getting too frequent.

So, for any of you who are coming to the Fun Shoot in Kentucky next week, I will be there with some of the Double Tube products. Maybe not to sell, but at least to look at.

Eric and I both are looking forward to revitalizing the Double Tube products and giving airgunners what they want.

I want to say thank you for everyone’s support and patience during the long dry spell when no Double Tube products were shipped. Eric is ramping up, but it will take a little time to get everything rolling again. I will post more info on the Airgun Lab in the GTA vendor gate.

Thanks again,
Lloyd Sikes
The Airgun Lab

rokitman60 · « **Reply #1453 on:** May 03, 2016, 10:24:53 PM »

Wow!! Makes me glad I got my gun from him before he got all famous!!!

rsterne · « **Reply #1454 on:** May 03, 2016, 11:28:18 PM »

Congratulations to Eric, I know he will do a great job.... and for Lloyd, this will free up some time for him to do what he loves and does best.... experiment and develop new and better toys.... I see this as a win-win situation, and wish them both the very best in this new venture.... I have to admit, I've been holding my breath waiting for the announcement.... it's nice to be able to breath again!.... *LOL*

Bob

lloyd-ss · « **Reply #1455 on:** May 03, 2016, 11:38:33 PM »

Thanks Bob!
You are so right. This will be a good situation all the way around. I have a huge inventory of component parts on hand for all the kits: tubes and fittings and barrel bands and hardware, etc, etc. Now they can finally be assembled and tested and shipped.
And that will definitely help free up my "airgun time" for the new and fun stuff. And some crazy stuff too.
Lloyd

ezman604 · « **Reply #1456 on:** May 04, 2016, 12:14:15 AM »

Can't be a much better duo out there for GTA or the entire airgun community!!!
Although we do have a few here.

But you guys are the best of the best. Most excellent news for you and for us!!!
Congrats on making this happen right here!!!

Gertrude · « **Reply #1457 on:** May 04, 2016, 12:42:22 AM »

Quote from: ezman604 on May 04, 2016, 12:14:15 AM

Can't be a much better duo out there for GTA or the entire airgun community!!!
Although we do have a few here.
But you guys are the best of the best. Most excellent news for you and for us!!!
Congrats on making this happen right here!!!

Yep, ... What DEz said x10.
Looking forward to the new projects.

The collective talents and camaraderie are what makes the GTA "Best of the Best" !

lloyd-ss · « **Reply #1458 on:** May 04, 2016, 01:31:08 AM »

Thanks for the words of encouragement, gentleman!
The positive attitude and cooperative spirit of this forum makes success a whole lot more achievable. Eric and I will do our best.
Lloyd

drewciferpike · « **Reply #1459 on:** May 04, 2016, 01:48:16 AM »

Well, well, well... this is GREAT NEWS, for a couple of different reasons:

1. I've watched how you two engage and support fellow enthusiasts, and I know that both of you working together will be even more awesome. Much good will come of this.

2. You just made my job a lot easier: I was tasked with recommending an air gun for a cabin at 7500'. Knowing the doubles will be back, I think a Prod will be the best for their needs.

Congratulations!

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