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@ShaunShearman 9 сағат бұрын
Just like you I have done this numerous times for various different guns but I'd like to point out a couple of things that might help you in the future. #1 - I've found (through my own error) that enlarging the ports (making them oval rather than round) is both easier and is just as beneficial. #2 - adding extra ports reduces the actual strength of the valve stem considerably as you are removing far too much 'meat' from the valve stem. When you consider that for CO2 to be a liquid it has to be at -80C and in the normal course of action half of the valve stem is subjected to that sub zero temperature until the valve is forced open (by the hammer) and the gas is allowed to pass through the ports and out of the stem (to propel the pellet) hence why the valve stem is made from steel rather than anything else. The problem lies with the valve stem opening and allowing the cooler gas to pass through and chill both the ports and (more importantly) the 'web' between the ports, this causes a chill/cool/heat cycle that can very often lead to a fine crack appearing across the web between the ports which unfortunately (again from experience) can lead to a part failure. The easiest solution to this is to use diamond tipped micro drill bits (like for a dremmel tool) which are very cheap (a small set of about 20 will cost you about £4 from the bay) and enlarge the already existing ports to double their size which happily allows a lot more of the web to remain (whereas your method effectively cuts the web down to less than half of it's original size) which will increase the life span of the valve stem tremendously. I'm not trying to be a smart arse just trying to help a fellow airgun enthusiast out when they are travelling down a path that I've already been down. As for the internal barrel replacement, well I've done that to two of my M29s and both of my M629s (plus 3x Umarex Colt Pythons, a DW715 6" and an 1895 Nagant revolver), it's not hard to get hold of the barrel blanks (luckily I have a friend on the best replica airgun forum, coincidentally called the 'Replica Airgun Forum', that has a lathe and even makes the forcing cones for the new barrels too) and then you can fit them yourself. You might find that it's a case of not what you know but who you know that might just help you get through the next step. Anyway keep up the good work and keep chucking out the videos buddy.
@Waxmax 9 сағат бұрын
@@ShaunShearman hi, really appreciate your message and advice/input. Would love to see more videos you have done in relation to this. I’ve checked out your others and they are great. Need more please 😀. I’ve not had any issue yet with the valve and I did the original one after it came out (before I did KZbin) thankfully it’s still ok and not cracked. I have a spare valve so might try your method out. Unfortunately in the UK there are laws relating to buying rifled barrels in their own. You need a license or need to send back original like for like barrel I order to buy a new one! Crazy! I will most likely buy the new cheap Umarex break barrel pistol with rifled barrel and use that part. The gun is about £45 uk price which is cheaper than just buying a barrel on its own. I would love to have a lathe and make own barrels but over here I would imagine that would result in a life sentence at his majesty’s pleasure! With the way the government is now I can imagine it’s only a matter of time until airguns are outlawed and probably sneezing in public! 🤣
@runerebel8441 Күн бұрын
Nice job. Yes its a pain to keep the drillbit steaddy so it will bite into the steel. I drilled the holes for the airsoft version yesterday and got a good rise in power. Maybe you have seen the video?
@Waxmax 21 сағат бұрын
Thank you my friend. A bit long and boring and not very close up video but I thought why not. I did yes, and thanks again as always. I’m guessing the airsoft valve assembly was the same as the bb one? The mods can be a bit tricky but you nailed it and also got great results. Although the shot count per co2 goes down as expected, it’s still more than you get with a blowback model with lower power and because of having to reload after six shots, makes it feel even higher. I heard back from handicraft grips and they have finished making my order and will be shipping them tomorrow for me. Then I can make them fit on the 8 inch version. Looking forward to seeing that one finished as well. I have a couple of other ideas planned with the m29 which I will be doing videos on. Later this week I am hoping to do a video on testing some new pellets. I had a quick test yesterday with very impressive results!! I look forward to more of your videos as always 😀
@runerebel8441 13 сағат бұрын
@@Waxmax Thanks my friend. Yes the valves are the same. No difference at all. I dont mind fewer shots since I get good power from it now. I have been thinking about drilling the valves and valvestems for many years but didnt think it was possible, until I watched your videos. When I could see you did it then I thought I must have a go. Very glad I did😃. so thanks for showing us. Iam looking forward to your videos. Wood grips on the 8 inch version sounds supper cool. Keep up the good work my friend😃
@Waxmax 10 сағат бұрын
Good evening Rune. Reading your message really made me happy knowing that you gained the confidence to do the valve mod by watching one of my videos. Massive thanks!!! The irony is that without me watching you and other videos, I wouldn’t have started doing my videos. What a strange paradox 😂. Like with all these things, there are risks involved as you know. It comes down to money at the end of the day. I’ve made mistakes like drilling through that m29 valve body. But without making these mistakes, I would not learn how to push the boundaries of what is possible. Onwards and upwards. I look forward to seeing more of your videos on replicas and mods. Perhaps a similar mod on that Dan Wesson??
@runerebel8441 10 сағат бұрын
@@Waxmax Good evening my friend. We like to tinker😃. Before I watched your drilling videos all I did was to change the valvespring or shim the hammer spring. Now I feel its possible to tune most of these CO2 guns. Guess a similar mod can be made on the Dan Wesson 😃👍
@johnalexander7369 Күн бұрын
Would opening up the two existing holes work? Could you elongate them to get the same effect? Anyway well done they look factory
@Waxmax Күн бұрын
Thank you, my video was a bit crap but iPad just got in the way when it was closer. Was keen to show the full video of the hole drilling though. Yes, if you can do that I imagine it would be the same. I did actually try this once on a different model. It just took so long to do hence the extra holes which I found to be quicker and less painful.
@lesslethalfordummies Күн бұрын
Well damn Waxmax. You made it look easy. I am going to use this video as reference for my screw ups 😂 Thanks for posting.
@Waxmax Күн бұрын
🤣 it’s not easy. I’ve just done it a few times already on the m29 and others I’m yet to do videos on. My video was not as clear as I wanted it to be. I couldn’t get the iPad close enough without getting in the way. Interestingly, the power difference is greater on the 6inch version. But that has a full length 4.5mm barrel. The 8 inch only has about half that in 4.5mm. The rest is 6mm! Wtf??!! I will be working on that! Now, here is the interesting part. You can’t buy an actual rifled barrel in the uk without a licence or you have to return the original like for like barrel in order to be sent a new one. However, you can buy a gun which obviously has a rifled barrel! Go and figure that one out!! So, I will be buying the cheap Umarex pistol, forget its name, but it’s a new model. It’s a break barrel with a non shrouded barrel in 177. They do it as a 6 inch and a longer version. Only £45 for the whole thing. That less than just a barrel!! I tell you, the uk has such “unique” laws! It’s utter madness. I look forward to seeing your attempts. It seems that you and rune are in competition as to who will be first to get those figures up. I wonder if a small spray of ptfe silicone inside the barrel would reduce friction and increase the fps??
@lesslethalfordummies 7 сағат бұрын
@@Waxmaxthere is always some friendly competition of course or it wouldn’t be fun 😁
@Waxmax 7 сағат бұрын
@@lesslethalfordummies true that!! 😀
@pedrotome9119 8 күн бұрын
Hello Waxmax. I got an issue to workout and as i need to talk to you, and as I do not have another way, I am doing it through here. This is my question. I own a Webley revolver replica in 6mms. (WEBLEY FULL METAL REVOLVER G293A (CO2 POWERED)). The ''needle''that pierces the CO2 canister, leaks all the gas, when I I put the canister in, and try to put it the gun. I believe that such part, may not be much different from your M29s. Do you know why has this for sell?? 1000 thanks in advance! Good Sunday!!
@Waxmax 7 күн бұрын
Hi there, hope you are well. I’m guessing your model is made by Umarex? If so I believe the co2 seal is the same green one. You can buy these online like eBay. If you do replace the seal, remove the valve assembly from the gun first though. Otherwise, get a used co2. Heat it up with hairdryer. Get it very hot. Also heat the green seal the same way with it still in the gun. Then put a thin layer of silicone grease on top of the co2 and put in the gun and tighten up. The heating of co2 and seal softens them. So when you tighten up it helps create a better seal. Leave until it’s cooled down and remove the empty co2 and try a new one. Hopefully that works. Otherwise try a small piece of ptfe tape over the co2. Then put in gun. This will only be temporary for that one co2 and you would need to do it again with further co2 replacements. I would do the heat trick first. It has worked countless times for me in the past. Just gut the co2 and seal hot!! Then tighten. Let me know how you get on
@pedrotome9119 7 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Hello again! Sorry to bother you,again too. I found a video here on KZbin, and the author shows to take apart the Wingun Webley ( mine is the Well one as I've said before ) ''Vintage Airsoft'' is the fellow and the video is: Webley Mark VI disassembly video. The painting was going away before this new mater, just by passing my finger finger nail, but that is another battle!!
@JohnMcintosh-dm1gn 9 күн бұрын
So after all the mods how much fps was gained and is it worth it? They are tin can bashers after all.
@Waxmax 9 күн бұрын
Out of 48 shots it maxed at 568fps and lowest was 328fps. After adding up all 48 shots fps figures it gave average of 480fps. It’s very accurate as it is but I will be putting a riffled barrel in and using it for more accurate target fun. Are there higher power air pistols, yes. Are they replicas of real steel models, no. That’s why I like it so much. Thanks for your questions 👍
@JohnMcintosh-dm1gn 9 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax 😊 I just bought one myself, pellpax were selling them for half price.
@Waxmax 9 күн бұрын
@@JohnMcintosh-dm1gn yeh they have good sales on at Pellpax. It’s where I got the 8 inch one from recently in same sale as you. I’ve already done the valve mod to that one too. Just waiting for the wood grips to arrive 😀
@JohnMcintosh-dm1gn 9 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax I tried to find some wood grips online but with no success, is there a specific site?
@Waxmax 8 күн бұрын
I can’t remember the website but there is a place in Germany that makes direct replacements. Someone left a comment on one of my m29 videos saying the name of site. They look ok but are only smooth finish. They would be oversized like the Umarex ones. I bought mine from handicraft grips in Thailand. They need a lot of remodelling to make them fit and you need to cut gun game down. I’ve uploaded a load of videos on here showing the process
@ShaunShearman 10 күн бұрын
I ported the valve stem on mine (opened the twin holes up quite a bit) and fitted a fully rifled inner barrel into all of my 29s & 629s (I've got them all) and it has definitely helped to increase the overall FPS performance and obviously the new inner barrels have increased the accuracy too. The washer that you've removed from the valve assembly is a 'crush' washer, made from a softer material (probably aluminium) that's designed to deform under pressure to allow a far better (notably stronger) seal between the valve seat and the rest of the valve assembly, these are disposable parts that you normally get in the Umarex valve service kit for the gun. The valve stem spring can be lightened to allow longer valve opening times but you've got to remember that the pellet will take a certain length of time to move from the cartridge, along the barrel and out of the gun, any gas being released after this time is just being vented rather than being used as a projection force. Porting the valve stem (or adding extra holes) is a more practical way to get the CO2 through the valve in the quickest possible way and increasing the valve opening time (by reducing the spring pressure in the valve stem return spring) is just wasteful when it comes to the propellant. If I was you I would concentrate on getting the inner barrel replaced before doing anymore 'adjustments' to the valve assembly as there is quite a bit of extra FPS to be gained from the gun by fitting a full length inner rifled barrel to it.
@Waxmax 10 күн бұрын
Great tips thank you. Where did you get your rifled barrels from or what gun are they off? I’m struggling to find one
@greatunwashed1856 11 күн бұрын
Congratulations on the work done to increase power, excellent. Just attached the wooden grips to Colt SAA, that I ordered from Germany, they make my favourite revolver (brought up on westerns) just that bit more perfect, went to see the wood artist with my M29 he is going to make wooden grips for that including the chequered pattern, American Walnut, he has done grips for an “Antique “ American gun so not new to it, £100, which I think is very reasonable. I will let you know the results.
@Waxmax 10 күн бұрын
Amazing!! Would love to see photos. Are you able to upload any?
@greatunwashed1856 10 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax , I know it sounds pathetic but don’t know how, neither of us would want our emails out there but I had the thought that you probably use the same gun shop if you cleared it with them I could send pics to them and obviously they would pass them on,what do you think ?
@Waxmax 10 күн бұрын
@@greatunwashed1856 you can upload pics in the community section on your KZbin profile. Or just do a short video and post on here?
@greatunwashed1856 10 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax I certainly have a go at that, and if I run into problems I’ll get my son to do it,
@Waxmax 10 күн бұрын
🤣 that’s what you do when you know your getting old. I know the feeling all too well!!! Yet when it comes to anything practical most kids don’t have a clue. That makes me feel better 😆
@lesslethalfordummies 12 күн бұрын
Maybe dont drink all the beer first 😂
@Waxmax 12 күн бұрын
But what a waste it would be 🤣
@gordonmculloch4904 12 күн бұрын
👍
@runerebel8441 12 күн бұрын
Wow! Nice power now. Keep up the good work my friend. Will you do all the mods on the 8 inch version also?
@Waxmax 12 күн бұрын
Thanks Rune. It was an impromptu video I did when home from work. I will be doing all the same mods to the 8 inch one for sure. Also plan some testing with lead pellets and accuracy. I’ve also done some similar mods to the mp40 and Lee Enfield smle. All increased in power. The smle I loaded with a single promethios pullet and it put a hole through an old car door! I have realised that I have to go to the limits to see a difference. Not sure how Umarex can say the 8 inch model gives up to 10fps more than the 6 inch one seeing as the 6 inch bb model has a full length 4.5mm barrel and the 8 inch, like yours, only has about half the barrel as 4.5mm and the rest is 6mm! So the reality is that the 6 inch actually has a longer barrel than the 8! My god this stuff is doing my head in 😂
@runerebel8441 12 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Yes its very strange that Umarex didnt put in a full length barrel in the 8 inch version. It only has a 5 inch barrel.... Looking forward to your videos 😃
@Waxmax 9 күн бұрын
Hi Rune, hope you are well. I’ve just been doing some more playing with the valve. I borrowed a tap from neighbour and fixed the original valve which is the one I experimented on drilling before doing new valve. If you recall, it was the only valve where I drilled to 4.5mm down the shaft. The other one I did to 4mm as I went drilled through the edge ruining when I tried 4.5mm again. Anyway. I also hollowed out under where the co2 punctures. Not the piercing part itself but the aluminium part allowing a larger gap between the bottom of the valve puncture pin and valve body. I’ve just chronoed a total of 48 shots with new co2. Here are all the numbers in order from first to last; 514, 410, 484, 365, 364, 474, 378, 523, 489, 534, 515, 540, 533, 514, 515, 568, 516, 526, 543, 504, 517, 521, 497, 514, 506, 532, 534, 529, 536, 529, 505, 516, 516, 507, 487, 501, 495, 494, 453, 457, 441, 440, 438, 374, 387, 368, 356, 328. Worked out average of 480fps. Before, on the last valve body, it maxed at 509fps. Thought I would share this with you being a numbers man yourself.
@runerebel8441 9 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Hi my friend. Thanks for the info. Very good power. The highest was 568 fps wich is 3,87 fpe or 5,3 joule and that is impressive. Some fluxing in velocity but after the first cylinder it settels down nicely. Great job my friend. Keep up the good work. Take care and have a nice weekend 😃
@kylethedalek 14 күн бұрын
Wanted to try this, also wanting more custom makers to make upgrades. Or Umarex to rerelease the gun with the right details, like the stampings not painted on. Or the cylinder release not having markings around it. A blued ejector rod, inner barrel painted, a better cylinder without the lines and groves around it, better chambers, valve painted, better trigger (the single action is pretty heavy.), better internals (the cast parts are crap and break. I’ve had a R8 break within 2 months and Umarex and their official U.K. importer “Land Warrior” have refused to replace or fix it. As it’s out of warranty. Well Umarex can’t even get back in touch. So I don’t know if I would even buy another product from them, or recommend them. As they seem to make some crappy stuff, rebranded stuff and some of their stuff is pretty good. But their customer service and warranties are terrible.
@Waxmax 14 күн бұрын
Yes I’ve had runnings with Umarex customer care before and they are not helpful. Such a shame. But they do have some good replicas and until another company comes along and does better I don’t have much choice. Northeast do some amazing replicas in airsoft and I have a couple. Shame they don’t do airguns too
@PaulHowell-zv2iz 14 күн бұрын
Wonderful job I did the same to mine. Also swapped out the hex screws on the side plate to the correct ones. Also did my ejector rod lock up. And last but not least white outline window on rear sight. Bravo my friend
@Waxmax 14 күн бұрын
Ahh the white line around rear sight! Yes I’ve seen that and thanks for reminding me. I will get that done. What hex screws? I want to replace the x head screws with flat ones but not sure on the thread size. Do you know? It’s the two large ones and three smaller ones that hold on the plate. Do you have pics of yours to share? Would love to see
@stevebailey2419 14 күн бұрын
Great videos fella thank you for sharing, be really interesting to see how the 8” version performs if you swapped the valve over from the 6”. 👍🇬🇧
@Waxmax 14 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend I try. I won’t be swopping the valves over but I will be copying what I did on to the 8 inch valve so stay tuned for that and also the wood grips on same 8 inch model. I need more hours in the day!! 🤣
@gordonmculloch4904 14 күн бұрын
👍
@lesslethalfordummies 15 күн бұрын
Every little bit counts 👍🏼
@lesslethalfordummies 15 күн бұрын
100fps + thats a great improvement. Thanks for the shout out. There are so many content creators that are yet to be discovered. Glad Rune shared your channel with us.
@Waxmax 14 күн бұрын
Thanks Shaun, it’s great to see new undiscovered channels pop up from time to time. I look forward to your next glock video
@lesslethalfordummies 15 күн бұрын
Your attention to detail shows. I can tell how much those little white square bits bother you. Maybe if you intricately cut some little chrome stickers?
@Waxmax 14 күн бұрын
I have thought about that too lol. I might try as there is no harm in it. It’s just annoying really. Think it will be easier to do on the black one
@lesslethalfordummies 14 күн бұрын
@@Waxmaxmy wife just bought some acrylic paint pens for her craft project. They are very reflective and could also resemble chrome.
@Waxmax 14 күн бұрын
Ooh really? Do you have any more details on them like brand etc?
@turijdragonfly 15 күн бұрын
Un lavoretto da fare per la replica di Rune🎉🎉🎉 complimenti lavoro fantastico 🎉🎉
@Waxmax 14 күн бұрын
Thank you. Will be interesting to see if he does this too.
@user-fq9hj1qo4k 15 күн бұрын
Like the weathered look on the metal, a rub with fine steel wool pad will accent the high points and look more like a well used original.
@runerebel8441 15 күн бұрын
Great test as always. Very nice and hi velocitys now. Cheers from your friend in Norway 😃
@johnalexander7369 15 күн бұрын
Did it lose a bit? Wonder if the smaller hole acts like a pressure moderator allowing it to build before it releases
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
Well interestingly it maxed at 509fps and before that last mod it maxed at 497fps. It was a bit warmer earlier in the day so maybe that made a difference. I understand what you mean by a moderator however it’s just the internal gas chamber where the co2 is stored before firing??
@runerebel8441 15 күн бұрын
Nice velocity from the modded one. At 497 fps you got 2,96 fpe or 4 joule. Very good for a BB gun😃. The 8 inch version at 357 fps is 1,5 fpe or 2,1 joule. I guess you will mod the longer one also? Keep up the good work my friend 😃
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
Thanks my friend. I’ve literally just uploaded another video as part 3. Wasn’t going to but I ended up drilling that extra hole. Gained more power. A max of 509fps compared to the undrilled one which topped out at 497fps. Not huge difference but nice to break the 500 mark. I will be doing the 8” one too. I find it interesting that the power starts low and rises before falling again. I’m assuming a new co2 contains mainly liquid. As it gets depleted there is less liquid and more room for gas which in turn gives more power. And then less liquid to turn into gas and less gas pressure hence the drop off. It’s interesting stuff!!
@runerebel8441 13 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Wow! Yes thats very good velocity. Its very fun tinkering with airguns. Keep up the good work my friend
@runerebel8441 15 күн бұрын
Exelent work. Looks beautiful now 😃😃👍👍👍 Thanks for the shout out my friend 😃
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
I think it’s a relatively small community of fellow enthusiasts. I like the simple no nonsense videos like yours and others. I’ve followed you for so long now and it was you that inspired me to do my own videos. Would love to try some of Shaun’s mods and think I would go a bit further if I did but not here in the UK. The laws here are very strict unfortunately. Still great to watch others though.
@runerebel8441 14 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Thanks my friend. Sean does exelent work on his markers. Btw. How hard is it to drill the extra posting in the valve stem? Thanks 😃
@Waxmax 14 күн бұрын
I won’t lie. It’s not easy. In so far as the drill bits are so thin and have you must keep you hand very very still when drilling. I did it before I had a vice. Now I have a vice it will be much easier. It’s all in the preparation. I have a plan! And that is the get the correct angle for the drill and then tie thin cord/robe around the drill and secure to something up high. That will help steady the drill so not so tiring on the hand. Other than that it’s ok. Obviously need to not nip the edge of the valve seat rim. I dud actually do this but fixed it by running the valve itself in the drill and used wet and dry paper to smooth it off again. You need to drill at an angle but I’m sure you already seen that. Use tungsten bits. Very gentle pressure and lube. Once started it goes through quickly. I’ve already done another valve ready for the 8 inch one. Just need to do the valve chamber which is easier as aluminium. I found it interesting that by just doing the valve itself made no difference. It was only when combined with the valve chamber mod that I saw a difference. Squeezing out all those little areas.
@runerebel8441 14 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Thanks for the info my friend. Its ofthen the combined mods that will give results. One mod alone rearly does. I will see what I will do with my M29. A longer barrel alone only gave 2 fps more... so I must tinker with the valve and valve spring I guess...🤔
@pedrotome9119 15 күн бұрын
This time I simply got no words😮😮!!! ❤ You did it all, and they are working perfectly ❤. You are very skilled, and all your works turn out well!! Congratulations!! ❤
@Waxmax 14 күн бұрын
Thank you. Wish I had more free time to tinker about. I believe I now have the maximum that these models can give. More happy with the overall looks to be honest.
@pedrotome9119 14 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Hello again! This new friend of yours had just re watchd some of your vides on this very subject! Yet I am not sure if KZbin will deliver all my coments. Anyway, about thiese M29s: you reached such a point with your M29s, where tecnhically and visually, they can not get any better. You are an inspiration to me, even though I do not know and when I will start!! ( Every time I look to my Dan Wesson I shake with the fear of damaging it...!!!)
@Waxmax 13 күн бұрын
@@pedrotome9119 that’s very kind thank you. There is a video of a guy on here who has done various mods to Dan Wesson including a rifled barrel. Much improved accuracy. Just focus on one thing at a time and overthink everything! It was hard for me to cut down the frame to make the grips fit but in the end I realised that if I screwed it up at least I would have something nice to look at even if it no longer could be used. It’s expensive stuff but sacrifices need to be made sometimes. Like the Luger video. Taking all the original black paint off to redo with the birchwood Casey black. If it didn’t work at least I could repaint black again. Some grips on the Dan Wesson would be nice. I had no idea if the wood grips on the m29 were even the correct shape. I just took a punt on it and luckily they were. Can be daunting though. Just have the confidence!!
@pedrotome9119 13 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax1000 thanks for your awser to me again. It feels good to hear from you. Well, I talked to a guy(I think he is German) about a rifled barrel he modified from a break barrel 4,5mm rifle. One day I will buy a barrel rifle, but some one else with the proper machinery will do that job😢(€€€€) will go for good, and I am already praying it goes well. I will copy the measurements of the original one... I am trying to develop more self confidence and do the things one at a time, of course... Meanwhile I will look to the grips available inside Shengen's space... Again: thanks for reading me!!
@greatunwashed1856 15 күн бұрын
Your hard work has certainly paid off, the gun looks superb. I’m waiting for grips from the German company I mentioned for my Colt SAA, and I’m taking the grips from my M29, to a chap who does artistic stuff in wood, I’ll let you know how it goes 🤞.
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend. Always nice to hear. I hope you do a video on the SAA once you have fitted the grips. That’s one model I don’t have but really want one. What version did you get? And yes please let me know if any updates on both of them. Sounds like it’s going to be awesome!!
@greatunwashed1856 15 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax , SAA, the blue one, I changed the grips from brown to faux ivory, but you just can’t beat wood,
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
Nice. With me it was a tossup between the blued one or chrome one. Thought the aged version looked a bit rough. Agreed. Wood grips completely transforms the models. Umarex are missing this feedback surely. If people want to buy replicas they want them to be as accurate as possible and would pay more it if offered. Currently I’m toying with the P38 but need to do more research into the grip size as found an original ww2 pair for sale. Would be nice to strip it down completely and refinish it like I did with the Luger.
@greatunwashed1856 15 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax , And after the P38, how about the broom handled Mauser ? I’m tempted by the Chrome Remington, added temptation being the German company does grips for that. Totally agree that Umarex should offer the choice of wooden grips it would probably add nearly £100. but I’d pay that for the pure pleasure of having something superb.
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
The Remington is nice. The Broom Handle is nice and funnily enough I found a second hand one online for £150. The issue I have is the magazine. It’s got that extra bit on it that I don’t believe the original real one had. Well, not from research photos I’ve looked at.
@johnalexander7369 15 күн бұрын
Just a remarkable job of fitting them and yes the extra work for the older style grips was well worth it.
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend. Really appreciate your comments as always. At least I now know what I need to do and where to cut once the new grips arrive for the black one
@johnalexander7369 15 күн бұрын
Worked out really well ,👍
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
The question is, should I push my luck and drill out that smaller transfer tube area on the valve body?? I have already done this on the old valve and not had an issue. I wonder if it will be worth it
@johnalexander7369 15 күн бұрын
@@WaxmaxI would say no. Unless you’re gonna use it for pest control otherwise leave it. You get more shots per co2 cartridge and I’ve found that higher velocities can ruin accuracy in some cases.
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
@@johnalexander7369 eek!! Too late, I’ve done it 🤣
@pedrotome9119 15 күн бұрын
Hello again!! Another wonderful video as always! I am amazed how a pair of wood grips changed the gun completely! The little neodimium ( I hope I wrote it well ) magnets was an absolutely wonderful idea!!, I did not remembered that! I also loved the way you worked the square hole othe top of the frame!! I will watch the videos again so I can understand what and how you did it. I am always waiting for new videos of yours, as I love replicas, and as I've said before, I like your way of explaining and the absence of stupid sounds/''musics''. Greetings!!
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
Always lovely to receive your comments and appreciate your liking my videos. I know I’m not entertaining like loads of KZbinrs but I try and be specific on facts etc. I just love working with my hands.
@pedrotome9119 14 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax The full honesty in all ways on your videos, is amazing and rare. That would be enough for all my likings and subsicribings. but this time I was luck, very luck: some of your projects shown here, will be the same things i want to do on my presenting own replicas as well as the future ones I will have. ( How I wish you were near to me!! )
@greatunwashed1856 15 күн бұрын
I really felt for you on this, I can’t remember how many times I’ve said “Mmmm interesting “ in my hobby.
@Waxmax 15 күн бұрын
🤣 so true! You can tell from the amateur nature of my videos that they are not edited. So what you see on video is the same as what I’m seeing for the first time. Interesting!! 🤣
@tbnamj 19 күн бұрын
Nice AKS74U
@pedrotome9119 19 күн бұрын
Hi, again!! Just pass by here, to correct a failure of mine. Some time ago, you said that the replica of my ASG 715 model, had fake bullets that could be loaded by its back. As mine are not, and as I did forget, I said something like I did not know of. My mistake, my stupid mistake!! In fact there is a 715 model that ''fires'' the same king of lead 4,5mms projectil that we used to shoot on the regular breaking barrel air rifles, and those are loaded through the back of the fake cartridges. those cartridges, are the same, if i am not mistaken again, the very same that Single action Umarex replicas ''fire''too. So as far as I know my ASG replica is made in three basic ways: the 6mms plastic BB version, the 4,5mms bb plastic and/or steel version ( which is the one I own, but never fired nothing else beside the plastics cheap 4,5mm bbs ) and that older lead type of 4,5mms. this last one has rifled barrel... ( Being NOT rifled on its full lenght, as we've spoken already ... Sorry for this long silly text, I will try hard not to bother you again!! Meanwhile I wish you just the very best!!
@Waxmax 19 күн бұрын
Not at all. Thanks I appreciate the comments 👍
@greatunwashed1856 21 күн бұрын
“woodengripsandmore”. A German company that makes wooden grips for Umarex including the M29. 90 euros ish.
@Waxmax 21 күн бұрын
That is really good thank you. I have just looked. It’s great to see but they are all smooth finish. A fantastic site though and has given me ideas for other replicas so really appreciate it. 👍
@morriszachrisson8359 19 күн бұрын
Nice, but they don't do checkering and have no medallions on them. Ok, you can remove the medallion from the original plastic grip and place it onto their wooden grip, but you cannot do checkering if you are not a wood carver. And if you can do the checkering, why buy from somebody else? 😊😁
@lesslethalfordummies 22 күн бұрын
Gonna be nice with those grips.
@johnalexander7369 22 күн бұрын
No wasting time , 😅. Nice start
@Waxmax 22 күн бұрын
The ejector rod has always been annoyed me on these things and is an easy fix. The rest will have to wait a while as I still need to finish the chrome one which is in many pieces 🤣
@runerebel8441 22 күн бұрын
Congratulations. With the wood grips it will be perfect 😃
@Waxmax 22 күн бұрын
Thank you Rune 👍
@pedrotome9119 22 күн бұрын
Again another M29, that looks good, and will look much better soon. I wonder how they blue and "chrome" these replicas and all others... Today you sent me an interesting comment that is part of my thoughts and goals. I would love to talk to you about it. You already seems to know me better than almost all around here where I live!!
@Waxmax 22 күн бұрын
Thank you. Yup, another project! I’m surrounded by m29 parts and other project bits I’m yet to do videos on. Luckily I live on my own so no one to nag me about the mess lol. You should do a video. Would be interesting to see
@pedrotome9119 22 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Hello again! I am being such a pain in the ass to you, but your kind words are deeply motivating to me: I am on my own for the last 11 years or so. Unfortunately my very low salary and ''steady'' job, and age (very soon 60 y/o) do not leave much to go now... But even so I want to have my own shop, and i have several things stored in a garage, waiting to make it happen but I do have many limitations. One of them is that I do not have immediate access due to distance and the absence of my own transportation for now, second I've been robbed 3 times, and there are no real working laws in this stupid country now, and there are no places around at a fair price I could pay to move my things. All this to say that if I get lucky and I can manage to make my own space of work, I will probably and finally have the chance to make my own channel here, build my several projects on different subjects, continue my own personal studies on other matters and so on... For now I am stucked, my new friend!! I will have to move from this point somehow, but with no £,€,$, and not being a criminal, I am handcuffed... And this is it. If I new people like us around to who I could at least talk as we do here, it would be very good to me, but this is not the case, on the contrary.
@johnalexander7369 23 күн бұрын
Came out brilliant, quite a bit of work. Birchwood does make really good products , have refinished many stocks with tru oil. Grips are Bakelite. Yes would like to see the step by step for the 29.
@Waxmax 22 күн бұрын
Thank you. I’ve almost finished the other m29 grips and hopefully do a video later next week. I will do one on the new one as well. Appreciate your comments 👍
@pedrotome9119 23 күн бұрын
Hello again and thanks for this video, which is great as always. I only like gas guns. Unfortunately I own a very good Uzi replica, and this exception is electrical. Why I bought it so? (One may ask) 1st because I want to own all the small weapons that I "had" in the regular army where I served back in the country where I was. 2nd because there was no gas version of it. 3rd, because it is a Japanese replica no longer in production, but I know the brands good famed name... ❤❤❤. As I am a guy of luck, it needs some repairs, and guess: no parts, no manuals!!😮 😅 But I am a DIY guy, and in the end I will have to "win". I love how you explain, and the absence of stupid musics in the back, and other "psycadelisms"
@Waxmax 22 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend always good to hear. I watch so many videos on KZbin and usually the only negative is that of ridiculously loud music. Usually death metal which does my brain in. You should post some videos sometime. Would be great to see what you have and share the problems you have. Maybe I and others on here can offer some help
@lesslethalfordummies 23 күн бұрын
Putting in work to make it accurate. I can appreciate that. That laser is cool. Low key doesnt take anything away. Which software are you using to edit videos?
@Waxmax 22 күн бұрын
Thank you. Appreciate your comments. All I’m using is the standard iPad camera for videos and photos. If you have any suggested apps for video editing that someone like me who is technically very bad can use/understand, please let me know
@runerebel8441 23 күн бұрын
Nice replica. Looks super cool 😎. Good job with the modification👍. Cheers from your friend in Norway👍
@Waxmax 22 күн бұрын
Thank you Rune as always. Great to see you back on the replicas which another m29 to add to your, I assume, massive collection! Heaven knows how you find the storage space 🤣
@runerebel8441 22 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax I had a lot of different types of guns, softguns and paintball markers but sold most of them. The last 4 years I have mostly bought markers or a few softguns. However now Iam planing starting up again with airguns. I might have to sell some other stuff or I wont have enough space for them 😅
@morriszachrisson8359 21 күн бұрын
@@runerebel8441 Where do you sell them? Any ads somewhere? Maybe I will buy from you.
@pedrotome9119 23 күн бұрын
Hello, again!! I loved the little video!! How are you?? It is being quite a while we did not talked!!
@JohnMcintosh-dm1gn 23 күн бұрын
Where did you get the wood grips?
@Waxmax 23 күн бұрын
Hi. Thanks for your question and viewing. They came from a company called handicraft grips based in Thailand. I’ve just ordered another set for another different airgun
@greatunwashed1856 23 күн бұрын
Would rifling the entire barrel slow the pellet down ? I’m assuming it doesn’t apply to BBs.
@Waxmax 23 күн бұрын
That’s a really good question. The answer is I don’t know. However, what I do know is that lead is soft especially due to the tiny size of 177 pellets. Lead is also a lubricant. The more lead pellets that are fired through the barrel would, I imagine, build up a layer of lead resulting in a smoother pellet transfer through the barrel and also better accuracy. When I get a rifled barrel I will test your theory. Thanks again 👍
@runerebel8441 23 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Hi. From tests I have seen done in the old Airgunner Magazine the rifling will slow the pellet down a bit. A BB is undersized and dont rub the barrel in the same way as a pellet does. So a BB should not be affected. But I dont recommend shooting steel BBs in a rifled barrel since they might hurt the rifling. I did some test several years ago shooting a Schofield with both a smoothbore barrel and a full length barrel using the same type pellet in both. From what I can remember it shot slower but dont remember how much🤔
@runerebel8441 25 күн бұрын
Nice BB gun. Looks great 😃
@Waxmax 24 күн бұрын
Thank you Rune. I’m loving your innovative with the launcher vids. Very entertaining 👍
@runerebel8441 24 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Thank you my friend. Btw, I just bought the 8 inch M29 in 4,5mm BB. Hope to post a video tomorrow 😃
@Waxmax 24 күн бұрын
Oh nice. I’m expecting my one to arrive Saturday funnily enough. Also ordered more grips to fit to it. I look forward to your video. I’ve not posted an update on my grips on the existing one yet as although I have finished the grips themselves and all the fitment and tru oil. I have been struggling with the original grip recess holes. On my 5th attempt!! I’m sure it will be easier with the darker blued finish
@runerebel8441 24 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax Good luck with the grips. Looking forward to your videos 😃
@Waxmax 23 күн бұрын
Hi Rune. I just received an interesting question on the beretta shooting through cans video. I think the question was related to the m29 as I said I want to put a full rifled barrel in that and not the beretta. Anyway. If you get a chance to read the question and my reply, I would appreciate your feedback due to your knowledge on gun smithing. The question was “would rifling the entire barrel slow the pellet down?” What do you think??
@lesslethalfordummies 25 күн бұрын
Looks awesome!
@Waxmax 25 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend. Live your vids but a shame we can’t do those power mods in the uk with our laws. Still love watching though. You keep it so real and normal without all the commercial stuff.
@lesslethalfordummies 25 күн бұрын
@@Waxmaxi dont have any airguns myself…yet but they share much in common so I appreciate what you do and how you show it.
@Waxmax 24 күн бұрын
Very kind of you to say. Thank you. Just a shame I’m so crap at editing. I have no idea about clipping and joining videos etc.
@morriszachrisson8359 23 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax You have no idea about clipping??? Your older videos are all clipped. But you got the progress. The videos are HD now. 😁So better you don't have any clipping knowledge 😁
@Waxmax 23 күн бұрын
lol I know how to shorten videos but don’t know how to join in parts of other videos. General editing I guess. I only have an iPad and am crap with technology. There are so many apps but I have no clue as to which one is best to use for someone like me.
@greatunwashed1856 25 күн бұрын
Love your imagination and skills, which I don’t possess, so I wonder if sending the plastic grips to the company and asking them to replicate might be a solution, or finding a skilled chippy in the U.K.
@Waxmax 25 күн бұрын
Thank you. I don’t have any special skills. I just take my time and lots of measurements and try to overcome any problems. I would imagine a carpenter would charge a lot. Probably better to buy the grips and see if a carpenter can make them fit.
@iev35 26 күн бұрын
Hello, I cannot unscrew the brass "screw" Do you use a special tool for this ? Thanks
@Waxmax 26 күн бұрын
Which one? The large valve seat one that sits in front of hammer? If so, you can buy a special tool otherwise use a large flathead screwdriver and press in the valve whilst undoing. All the screws come undone in the usual anti-clockwise direction
@iev35 26 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax yes this one. I tried with a large screwdriver but it's impossible to push in the valve enough to unscrew I'm going to buy a special tool
@Waxmax 26 күн бұрын
@@iev35 you can try on just one side of the screw slot. Just make sure it’s a big enough screwdriver and keep in straight
@Waxmax 26 күн бұрын
Btw, I don’t have the tool
@iev35 26 күн бұрын
@@Waxmax yes i also tried on just one side with a large screwdriver but certainly not large enough, reason why the brass begin to damage I could get a larger one tomorrow
@zbigniewm8434 26 күн бұрын
Check out the sig p 365 based on that thay could make ppk with 12g co2 and bbs in the magazine and with short handle.
@Waxmax 26 күн бұрын
Agree!! They could have also fitted the safety in correct position. They have brought out a new airsoft version which is much better. I want it!! lol
@philippnagel6259 27 күн бұрын
Great Video !
@Waxmax 27 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 👍