Thanks to deejayuu sending me dimensions, I was able to file up a new pellet transporter out of Delrin for the Merlin. Another non functional item made useable thanks to his help.
Baz
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Thanks to deejayuu sending me dimensions, I was able to file up a new pellet transporter out of Delrin for the Merlin. Another non functional item made useable thanks to his help.
Baz
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The collector formerly known as micky
A very nice job. l bet the hardest part was getting the pellet hole in the right place.Originally Posted by Benelli B76
Thanks to deejayuu sending me dimensions, I was able to file up a new pellet transporter out of Delrin for the Merlin. Another non functional item made useable thanks to his help.
Baz
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Not for Baz. He may even share the method.
Now where's my knitting basket?
The collector formerly known as micky
Yes that would be the way to get the centre point marked out for drilling. as long as you use the right bore size needle.Not for Baz. He may even share the method.
Now where's my knitting basket?
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Was going to use some rod I have but it was not a tight fit in the bore. Delrin also is terrible to cut with a hacksaw or drill as it is fairly soft and blades and the drill wanders. Used 3 drills in increasing sizes up to 4.5mm to keep the hole centralised to where it had to be. Worked great, the rifle groups well. Found that wood files are best for filing Delrin, give a better finish.Yes that would be the way to get the centre point marked out for drilling. as long as you use the right bore size needle.
Baz
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Inspired that - well done!
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Thanks for compliment, I found out later when I did it there was also a crazy spring loaded seal arrangement missing from the transfer port. Had to make up a large home made seal (about 10 x 6 mm) before it would shoot.Inspired that - well done!
ASM
Baz
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Micky you are so right, I was thinking that as I was making it. Had all kinds of ideas how to mark it. Eventually I used an allen key that fitted the .177 bore exactly and had a very small right angle section.I put it down the transporter slot and hooked it in the bore. Then I scribed a line on it level with the top of the rifle and took measurement. The position I drilled worked spot on, I checked it by firing wadcutters into a soft pack of material and examined the front of the pellet to see if they had any marks from hitting the edge of the barrel breach.
Baz
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Bit of a long shot but having found a 1968 bsa merlin that be longed to my dad when going through some of his bit when he passed it is missing the transporter i cant find any were that sells them did you still have the dimensions if so could you please send them to meThanks to deejayuu sending me dimensions, I was able to file up a new pellet transporter out of Delrin for the Merlin. Another non functional item made useable thanks to his help.
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