Crosman hollow probe build

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   Pete, that was the thinking behind that, in the hope it would help do that and seat the pellet skirt onto the rifling.

Edited by Pauly5 - 11 May 2023 at 10:44pm

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Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1410	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 10:42pm
	Pete, that was the thinking behind that, in the hope it would help do that and seat the pellet skirt onto the rifling. Edited by Pauly5 - 11 May 2023 at 10:44pm

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2284	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 9:55pm
	Fear not billbob you can always use a drill and a file. You'll have ball if you get one at work,and you got the old fella up the road to give you some seriously good tips and tricks.

RangerPete Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Apr 2023 Location: Cambridge. Status: Offline Posts: 884	Post Options Post Reply Quote RangerPete Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 9:37pm
	Hi Paul, I don’t know much about pellets and probes, but would the beveled edge of the probe help in “reshaping” a damaged skirt as it seats it into the barrel? I’ve often wondered if shaping a pellet probe exactly as you have done would be able to gently “re-round” a bent skirt helping it to seal better, be more accurate etc etc…
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Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 867	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 8:50pm
	Mate they are making me want to get a lathe..... Hopefully getting one at work soon. So hopefully will finish a few projects around here.

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2284	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 11:36am
	I found also that when taking close ups up it tends to make every little channel or groove look like a valley. Hence why I was a dubious about if it was just photo or actual finish.

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1410	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 11:31am
	I drilled it, then followed through with an end mill bit to flatten the bottom of the hole. I will probably try sandpaper on a dowel, but it's the light that makes it look worse than what it is. I don't have any reaming tools.

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2284	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 11:14am
	That looks good. I prefure a larger bolt handle personally, makes for easier working of bolt when your watching that starling moving around in the tree. Then you only have to take eyes off it to put pellet in. Those little plugs are a good idea to block that screw hole. Are you going to reem/polish the inside of the hollow probe to smooth air flow through it? It may just be the photos make them look worse than they are but it looked pretty rough on the inside.

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1410	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 10:52am
	I finished drilling and fitting a bolt to the probe last night. The bolt is one I had started ages ago, and is probably too big to most peoples liking, but the good thing is that they are interchangable, so as I develop a good method of making the bolts, I will replace it later. Probe fits and slides well in the breech, but the pellet can catch on that annoying screw hole in the bottom, so I am thinking of turning up small delrin plugs to fit in there, and see if that works. Anyway here's a couple more photos.

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2284	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 9:32am
	He put a pic of his lathe up on the site here http://www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=721

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1410	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2023 at 9:07am
	Yea, it's a small one from the toolshed. Often referred to as a Chinese mini lathe. I've had it a couple of years now and it's addictive learning how to set it up and use it. I'd recommend it if you're looking for another hobby. One thing I have learnt to appreciate is that tolerances are so important, and you can often make an ordinary everyday item better by reducing tolerances.