Spring compressor?

[Argent]

I'm new to airguns and interested in dismantling my airgun.

A how-to I've found strongly advises to use a spring compressor.

Is there a cheap option or a DIY solution that requires a minimum of tools and skill?!

[Dawie22]

Personally I do it as a 2 man job with a friend that is both competent and confident plus storing. However if it is something you have never done before a compressor would be recommended.

Having never used such device I could not recommend anything. What I can say is if you don't use one be VERY careful!

[Murphy]

Very much depends on the rifle.

Some might be easier with one but I've not needed one yet.

FAC is another matter.

[kash2001]

Yes i'm surprised no one has brought a proper solution to market, perhaps just no the need, the home made ones are ok, but there are variants on whats required and lengths too, like my BSA mercury's requireda different fitting to the HW's etc, so its not that easy I guess.

I tend not to use them as a whole also, occasionally for decompressing etc. but thats about it. I use an old gym mat, some high density form about 5 inches deep, with a circular cut out to hold the chamber and a square foam block underneath for the breach, so that it can turn on the base mat. Two people are needed, one to hold and turn the chamber and one to compress the spring and hold the trigger block still.

Ive compressed HW80's and Exports, FWB (easy) and Mercury's no problem with this method, few bits of foam, a mat and a mate, thats it, some you can do yourself, as there does not need a lot of preload for most guns to work within 12ft/lbs if tuned correctly, but its always handy having a helping hand to protect that lovely blueing etc.

Good luck, but I've never come across a commercially viable solution, but I'm happy to be advised otherwise.

[bhodge]

I use a sash clamp, primarily when rebuilding the gun. Stripping the gun down is not usually a problem as all your needs is a solid and stable surface where you can control the tension as you release it.

[Argent]

Thanks for all the help and suggestions

I use a sash clamp, primarily when rebuilding the gun. Stripping the gun down is not usually a problem as all your needs is a solid and stable surface where you can control the tension as you release it.

I found one of these sash clamps for £10 which looks helpful. I need to understand exactly how the spring fits into the rest of the gun.

Do I need to source/fashion something to mount on the clamp face to project into the end of the barrel?

[bighit]

Yes i'm surprised no one has brought a proper solution to market, perhaps just no the need, the home made ones are ok, but there are variants on whats required and lengths too, like my BSA mercury's requireda different fitting to the HW's etc, so its not that easy I guess.

I tend not to use them as a whole also, occasionally for decompressing etc. but thats about it. I use an old gym mat, some high density form about 5 inches deep, with a circular cut out to hold the chamber and a square foam block underneath for the breach, so that it can turn on the base mat. Two people are needed, one to hold and turn the chamber and one to compress the spring and hold the trigger block still.

Ive compressed HW80's and Exports, FWB (easy) and Mercury's no problem with this method, few bits of foam, a mat and a mate, thats it, some you can do yourself, as there does not need a lot of preload for most guns to work within 12ft/lbs if tuned correctly, but its always handy having a helping hand to protect that lovely blueing etc.

Good luck, but I've never come across a commercially viable solution, but I'm happy to be advised otherwise.

There is one
http://vortekproducts.com/ourstore/A...ing_Compressor

Clamps onto the scope rails though. Some think it's not safe though.

Will find the video.

https://youtu.be/PkJfi1TVFdY

Another one
http://www.airgunspares.com/store/pr...ng-Compressor/

Another one

http://www.trrobb.com/Airgun_Spring_..._16563255.aspx

they might be pricey but I you can't but eyes or limbs for less than those prices


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