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    Posted: 06 Dec 2022 at 8:41am
Agree with Xyon, no real difference using a sash clamp with a coil or gas spring
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I use the same kind of setup for mine, tho i haven't used it for a while now as im also side tracked on other stuff at the moment plus im waiting on surgery to fix my mangled up hand so i can't  do too much anyway, I also have a couple of 3d printers here so if you need anything printed out give us a shout.
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I use a sash clamp too. I've never had any more difficulty with a gas spring than with a steel one.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kruzaroad Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Dec 2022 at 9:34pm
Good idea. If you have a printer you'd be nuts not to do it.

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The webbly with the cast end and safety catch makes it hard to compress evenly, I did wonder about 3d printing a thing to fit over it
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Thanks guys, I think the sash clamp embedded into the board with some sides to keep it from tourqing sideways might do. Originally had a ld shash clamp of my father's but I lost the end off the handle end it had a wide cupped end that fitted perfectly on most guns I've done in the past. I have used a quickgrip but they really only work well for assembly not when taking it apart when everything is under tension.
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Block of timber, cut a slot in it with a skilly to the same depth as the sash clamp. Slot in the sash and Robert's your mother's brother.  Use a towel to stop scratching the stock and barrel and bits of cardboard between barrel and tube end.
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I use a kwikgrip clamp (I'm think that's a sash clamp. One a builder uses) with the barrel off, a block of wood between the barrel arms, (seal has been on barrel)
And a block of wood on back.
Kwikclamp has a trigger you pull to tighten it.
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I just use a sash clamp. Not as secure as a purpose made one, and i've never done a gas ram. Nunga has done gas rams, so hopefully he will chime in for you.
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Evening all.

Been side tracked on other projects, only a couple here know that I do a bit of taxidermy on the sideline. In the middle of a couple of red stags heads at the moment (will post pics when done but one is a monster)

Question is.... I need a new gunpress thingy for taking springers apart safely. My existence home made clamp arrangement works fine but I don't trust it with taking gas ram guns apart. Trying to reassemble my Webley Patriot with gas ram upgrade I got into it then chickened out!

What does everyone else use that works for you? And am I allowed to copy your ideas to make myself one that means I'm not scared half to death of something springing apart
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