I'm a "build your own toys" guy myself whenever possible so I can afford them. Being able to fix things is kind of a curse as I tend to collect broken stuff I know I can fix but it just sits. Good job on learning how to build these air rifles and also on your command of English which is a lot better than my Swedish! Would you consider selling a receiver (with the revolving cylinder) set for .22 cal? I could build the rest and you get more tools! 8-) win/win?
@tinkerrbill According to my brother i suffer from "Hexagonalis" aka "nuts and bolts disease"..., very closely related to "the repairman's curse".. The knowledge that everything can be repaired can be... painful.
Anyway, thanks for the kind words. As long as you have acess to a lathe i'm pretty sure that you could pull of a project like this by yourself. My problem is the constant lack of spare time... but.., drop me a PM regarding what you want to buy.
@Australiaroo Have you checked with JDS Airman? Pressure vessels are pricey... but on the other hand they last a looong time. Bottles are sold new for approx 65-90£ in the UK... buying second hand might be an option for you. People tend to swap for bigger bottles every now and then.
I have no background in engineering, but I'm fairly sure you must have to make what you have there. It looks functional, individual, has a character all its own and obviously shoots well. I'd love to have the skills you've got to make (or even understand) the workings of air guns well enough to do that. Congratulations on a brilliant job.
Thank you for the kind words! I work as a physio, specialized in manual theraphy... no engineering background whatsoever.., and two years ago i hadn't even seen a PCP-gun in real life... It might sound strange but thats the truth! Ever since I was a kid I've been obsessed with building my own "toys". Whenever i see something that interests me i start thinking of how to build one myself. Sometimes it would be nice not having this obsession...
@Loomis26669 Thanks! Sinces this vid was shot I have fitted a 600cc airbottle to this gun, also incorporated a adaptor to accept a standard FX fill probe, so no need to unscrew the bottle for filling. Also made a new adjustable buttpad to replace the one in the vid. The airtube from this gun has ended up on my bullpup, and the bottle from the bullpup is now fitted to one of my other guns... I like to make parts interchangeable!
well... there are actually no plans for this specific gun, but it is very much based on Mr HM Buckleys designs. I just added a sidelever.. Have a look at airgundevelopment(dot)com for info regarding Mr Buckleys airgun building books.
@Australiaroo The size needed depends on how you intend to do your machining... Look for a lathe with a crossfeed same as length of receiver block or more.. makes milling easier. Make sure spindelbore is big enough for your barrel. Length between centers; you dont need that much but go for receiver block lenght x2 + an extra inch.
An old south bend 9" lathe would be perfect for a job like this... Avoid the really chep imports..
I have a rather unusual three axis bench lathe... Headstock can be elevated approx 150mm. Very useful for milling operations. I don't use a moderator for two reasons; first I shoot at low power so the gun doesn't make that much noise, and second, in order to own a moderator i would need to apply for a certificate...
Good luck with your project, and don't forget to show some pics!
One of these day i hope to get enough time to make a "real" stock for this one.. I have been thinking of something along the lines of a daystate MK4 stock. Aside from looking a bit ugly, the ergonomics of this stock is actually pretty good.. so i might stick with it.
@togaida - i bought the barrel and airtube as spares from a fellow airgun enthusiast.
Ola, that gun looks sweet as it is, even though it's just a prototype. It really looks like it means business. Man, I can't wait to receive my Buckley books. I Like that you use a lathe and milling attachment to make your airguns, it's so cool! If I can make mine at least half as good as yours, with a workshop full of tools, than I have done good by other crafters. Keep up the good work.
I'm a "build your own toys" guy myself whenever possible so I can afford them. Being able to fix things is kind of a curse as I tend to collect broken stuff I know I can fix but it just sits. Good job on learning how to build these air rifles and also on your command of English which is a lot better than my Swedish! Would you consider selling a receiver (with the revolving cylinder) set for .22 cal? I could build the rest and you get more tools! 8-) win/win?
tinkerrbill 3 months ago
@tinkerrbill According to my brother i suffer from "Hexagonalis" aka "nuts and bolts disease"..., very closely related to "the repairman's curse".. The knowledge that everything can be repaired can be... painful.
Anyway, thanks for the kind words. As long as you have acess to a lathe i'm pretty sure that you could pull of a project like this by yourself. My problem is the constant lack of spare time... but.., drop me a PM regarding what you want to buy.
thanks
ulanbatorgator 3 months ago
is there anywhere i can get the airtank mr. buckley describes? and for less than $175/
Australiaroo 1 year ago
@Australiaroo Have you checked with JDS Airman? Pressure vessels are pricey... but on the other hand they last a looong time. Bottles are sold new for approx 65-90£ in the UK... buying second hand might be an option for you. People tend to swap for bigger bottles every now and then.
don't give up!
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
@ulanbatorgator how can i contact this JDS Airman??
Australiaroo 1 year ago
@Australiaroo Have a look at jdsairman(dot)com
cheers
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
@ekitoo2 The pump is a standard item.. You can find it in any airgun store.
Cheers
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
I have no background in engineering, but I'm fairly sure you must have to make what you have there. It looks functional, individual, has a character all its own and obviously shoots well. I'd love to have the skills you've got to make (or even understand) the workings of air guns well enough to do that. Congratulations on a brilliant job.
s10m0t10n 1 year ago
@s10m0t10n
Thank you for the kind words! I work as a physio, specialized in manual theraphy... no engineering background whatsoever.., and two years ago i hadn't even seen a PCP-gun in real life... It might sound strange but thats the truth! Ever since I was a kid I've been obsessed with building my own "toys". Whenever i see something that interests me i start thinking of how to build one myself. Sometimes it would be nice not having this obsession...
cheers
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
Brilliant. You have made your own PCP side leaver cocking rifle. It looks great and shoots fine. TOP MARKS Buddie!
carbonrocket 1 year ago
@carbonrocket
Thank you very much! I have now mounted a 600cc bottle on this gun = huge shot count... will shoot a video if it any day soon.
Cheers
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
Your rifle is simply amazing !!! About your comment at the end of the video, I think it also looks great !!!
Cheers.
Loomis26669 1 year ago
@Loomis26669 Thanks! Sinces this vid was shot I have fitted a 600cc airbottle to this gun, also incorporated a adaptor to accept a standard FX fill probe, so no need to unscrew the bottle for filling. Also made a new adjustable buttpad to replace the one in the vid. The airtube from this gun has ended up on my bullpup, and the bottle from the bullpup is now fitted to one of my other guns... I like to make parts interchangeable!
regards
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
Very nice gun love the side lever, where can i get plans to make this gun? would love to try and make one
sasquatch200269 1 year ago
@sasquatch200269
well... there are actually no plans for this specific gun, but it is very much based on Mr HM Buckleys designs. I just added a sidelever.. Have a look at airgundevelopment(dot)com for info regarding Mr Buckleys airgun building books.
cheers
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
Damn, that guy is so steady, I thought the video paused when he was taking the shot at 4:15.
TehMangoMan 1 year ago
ok sorry for the excessive questions but where did you get the pump and what is minimum possible sized lathe for this project?
Australiaroo 1 year ago
@Australiaroo The size needed depends on how you intend to do your machining... Look for a lathe with a crossfeed same as length of receiver block or more.. makes milling easier. Make sure spindelbore is big enough for your barrel. Length between centers; you dont need that much but go for receiver block lenght x2 + an extra inch.
An old south bend 9" lathe would be perfect for a job like this... Avoid the really chep imports..
Cheers
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
@ulanbatorgator thank you so much for the advice. in a few months i will probab;y have completed mine. cheers mate
Australiaroo 1 year ago
hey im building the second buckley gun right now, what type of lathe have you been using? also why do you never use the sound moderator? cheers
Australiaroo 1 year ago
@Australiaroo
I have a rather unusual three axis bench lathe... Headstock can be elevated approx 150mm. Very useful for milling operations. I don't use a moderator for two reasons; first I shoot at low power so the gun doesn't make that much noise, and second, in order to own a moderator i would need to apply for a certificate...
Good luck with your project, and don't forget to show some pics!
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
that is awesome man. (Y). congrats on the gun
lilArabWarrior 1 year ago
i dont care for the handles shape
thefarmer32 1 year ago
Thanks guys!
One of these day i hope to get enough time to make a "real" stock for this one.. I have been thinking of something along the lines of a daystate MK4 stock. Aside from looking a bit ugly, the ergonomics of this stock is actually pretty good.. so i might stick with it.
@togaida - i bought the barrel and airtube as spares from a fellow airgun enthusiast.
Cheers
ulanbatorgator 1 year ago
You are amazing! Good job,I love your airguns!
Regards!
krysks04 1 year ago
Ola, that gun looks sweet as it is, even though it's just a prototype. It really looks like it means business. Man, I can't wait to receive my Buckley books. I Like that you use a lathe and milling attachment to make your airguns, it's so cool! If I can make mine at least half as good as yours, with a workshop full of tools, than I have done good by other crafters. Keep up the good work.
togaida 1 year ago