Brass fire piston with compression release
Here's some pics of my 8 year old grand son using a new fire piston I just made from a 1/4 inch brass pipe nipple. I used a 10-32 x 3/4" brass machine screw along with a knurled brass nut and small...
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The inside diameter of 1/4" brass pipe is about 3/8". I know, that doesn't make any sense but it's the plumbing way!! cheers fiddler49
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Very interesting. Like they say...."Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". This one also has a pressure release.
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what's the benefit of the compression release ??
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There is enough inherent leakage with a string gasket that with repeated pushing and turning you can eventually seat the piston. O rings however seal more effectively and have much less resistance...
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......never dawned on me as the fire piston that I have includes a string gasket and is easily forced to stay seated. thanks for the explanation.
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