This discussion group is for all you gear-heads, techno-nuts, tinker freaks, backyard airsmiths, engineers, machinists,
miscellaneous do-it-yourselfers and any other mechanically enlightened gadget junkie that enjoys working on paintball equipment.
While we would prefer to keep the topic focused on purely technical matters, please feel free to discuss anything paintball related that may be of interest.
Many questions have popped up repeatedly- They've been archived
for your Tinkering pleasure in both the Frequently-Asked Tinker's (FAT) and the Rat's Nest.

For non-paintball technical discussion, or if you'd like to sell paintball gear, please use one of the link buttons below:

Post a messageView all messagesSearchVintageRex Guild Search
  1. Two things you'll only find in an Alaskan parade.... , Jul 4, 2009
    1. Wonder how an urban camo Ghilly would look.... FireFrenzy, Jul 4, 2009
      1. They're everywhere. Doc Bacon, Jul 5, 2009
  2. Steve McNair shot to death.... Conqueror, Jul 4, 2009
    1. 8 actually. N/T. brandon_ha, Jul 4, 2009
  3. In response to the 127,500 people asking about Palin.... , Jul 3, 2009
    1. Rocket Jumping?. Nutjob, Jul 3, 2009
      1. that made me laugh. hard.. spyder95, Jul 4, 2009
    2. Actually.... Snookie, Jul 4, 2009
    3. Well, one thing makes sense. Andrew, Jul 4, 2009
    4. Possibilities. TM, Jul 4, 2009
  4. Gargoyle.... splattttttt, Jul 3, 2009
  5. I finally got it.... (gun-related). Conqueror, Jul 3, 2009
    1. How much it set you back?. Hans, Jul 3, 2009
      1. A lot.... Conqueror, Jul 4, 2009
        1. Of couse the rifles only half of it.... WhiteFeather, Jul 4, 2009
          1. Agreed.. , Jul 4, 2009
            1. USO. Conqueror, Jul 4, 2009
              1. Good Choice. , Jul 4, 2009
                1. On scopes.... Conqueror, Jul 4, 2009
    2. Poetry in firearms. , Jul 3, 2009
    3. Interesting.... Nutjob, Jul 3, 2009
      1. hehe.... Conqueror, Jul 4, 2009
    4. Well, you asked. . . .. , Jul 4, 2009
      1. Do you have an HVT?. Conqueror, Jul 4, 2009
  6. Anyone doens any hitchhickinh?. Jake, Jul 3, 2009
    1. Hitchikers don't usually have internet access.. , Jul 3, 2009
    2. In some states you could be arrested.. , Jul 3, 2009
      1. Those are some seriously stupid laws.. , Jul 4, 2009
        1. It's not really good to have people standing on the sides of highways. (nt). icouldbeahero, Jul 4, 2009
  7. An idea whose time has come..... , Jul 2, 2009
    1. I'll say. Khai, Jul 2, 2009
      1. Yeppers!. , Jul 2, 2009
        1. Heh.. cwegga, Jul 2, 2009
        2. Could you elaborate a bit more on that? (NT). baldusi, Jul 2, 2009
          1. its ok. Chris, Jul 2, 2009
          2. Elaboration.... , Jul 2, 2009
            1. I like the manifold idea, I hate most forms of plastic plumbing (PEX, PB, etc). , Jul 2, 2009
              1. I admit. , Jul 3, 2009
                1. All systems have compromises.... , Jul 3, 2009
                  1. Minor correction. , Jul 3, 2009
                    1. What? No Jacuzzi? nt. Wisenheimer, Jul 3, 2009
                  2. Lead lasts less time than you think. Hans, Jul 3, 2009
                  3. A guarded maybe.... , Jul 3, 2009
            2. Are those also used for floor heating?. baldusi, Jul 3, 2009
    2. My is... MephitMark, Jul 2, 2009
      1. Aww, you made it too easy!. PowerPainter, Jul 2, 2009
        1. Did'nt even see that (nt). Khai, Jul 2, 2009
    3. Just saw one of those on DIY the other day. Sian, Jul 2, 2009
    4. I thought it was...... , Jul 2, 2009
  8. O/T 4th of July Safety Briefing. Izzy, Jul 2, 2009
  9. And now, back to the Rockford Files.... , Jul 2, 2009
    1. somehow.... , Jul 2, 2009
    2. Yah, cast iron sucks to weld.. Z50, Jul 2, 2009
    3. Sorry.. , Jul 2, 2009
      1. LOL NT. cwegga, Jul 2, 2009
      2. Hee hee hee.... , Jul 2, 2009
      3. LOL, NT. , Jul 2, 2009
      4. EPIC WIN n/t. FireFrenzy, Jul 2, 2009
      5. what about this weld??. , Jul 3, 2009
    4. -SOLID- (fist up in air). IDN, Jul 2, 2009
      1. I was thinking about that.... , Jul 2, 2009
    5. Back to school!. MephitMark, Jul 2, 2009
    6. Not going to be much help now but... HTRN, Jul 3, 2009
      1. Fixing cast.... , Jul 4, 2009
  10. OT: For the shooters--threaded length for muzzle on an AK.. Deus Machina, Jul 2, 2009
    1. Try this site. Pump Scout, Jul 2, 2009
    2. AK FH threads. , Jul 3, 2009
      1. It's already threaded. Turned out great. :). Deus Machina, Jul 3, 2009
        1. I'd be of more help. . .. , Jul 4, 2009
  11. Here's the 6th, Karl Malden passes at 97 years old. Dan Voils, Jul 1, 2009
    1. Damn 6 celebs and I still have nothing on the rotten death pool. N/T. Brandon_ha, Jul 1, 2009
      1. #7. , Jul 2, 2009
        1. Yes it did, still 0 for 7. N/T. brandon_ha, Jul 2, 2009
    2. Loosing the ones we don't want to.. MephitMark, Jul 2, 2009
    3. Who was the 5th?. OXX, Jul 2, 2009
      1. David Carradine was the 1st. Dan Voils, Jul 2, 2009
  12. TWB, 7/1/09 -- Poor Jinx!. , Jul 1, 2009
    1. Hrm.... Eirik, Jul 1, 2009
    2. Wasn't he supposed to get his own mallet?. icouldbeahero, Jul 1, 2009
      1. You just gave away Friday's joke! (nt). pbjosh, Jul 1, 2009
        1. He's already got one.... Sean, Jul 2, 2009
  13. Motorcycle locks and changing keys. Renegade_Azzy, Jul 1, 2009
    1. Go get a replacement lock set witha ll four.. , Jul 1, 2009
      1. Well, if it were that easy...... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 1, 2009
        1. Ah, yes, the joys of parts scrounging for an old bike.... Kenn Mikos, Jul 1, 2009
          1. Do some serious parts book work, they might exist. (Funny story). , Jul 4, 2009
    2. Go get a replacement lock set with all four.. , Jul 1, 2009
  14. Which Web Hosting Is Better Windows, Linux Or Macintosh?. , Jun 30, 2009
    1. Glad I asked!. , Jul 1, 2009
    2. SPAM! (NT). Surestick, Jul 1, 2009
    3. Only issue I have with this statement is..... , Jul 1, 2009
      1. ummmm yes and no. tippmann1, Jul 1, 2009
        1. Another example of a non-windows virus. Ketira, Jul 1, 2009
          1. Pretty common. hp_lovecraft, Jul 1, 2009
            1. wouldn't be surprised. ydna, Jul 1, 2009
            2. Tell that to almost the entire world of graphic design.... , Jul 1, 2009
              1. And thats because of 2 things..... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 2, 2009
                1. I suppose that's fair enough.... Ri0T, Jul 2, 2009
        2. Vulnerabilities exist all over.... Josh S, Jul 1, 2009
          1. Provided that you're logged in as root (n/t). Anonymous Coward, Jul 4, 2009
        3. Most servers run some combination of Apache and Linux (n/t). Anonymous Coward, Jul 4, 2009
    4. Funny.... , Jul 2, 2009
  15. For the electrically inclined...... , Jun 30, 2009
    1. Almost. Lakc, Jun 30, 2009
      1. Just to clarify. MNSparky, Jun 30, 2009
        1. I'll have to try that.... , Jun 30, 2009
        2. More to clarify on amp-clamp meter. phoenixniteowl, Jul 1, 2009
    2. If you are still considering a rectifier. Uticus, Jul 1, 2009
      1. Thanky thanky..... , Jul 1, 2009
        1. Re: Thanky thanky..... Uticus, Jul 2, 2009
          1. I have a feeling that's what lives in the clamp portion now that I look at it (NT). , Jul 2, 2009
            1. I'm not sure,... I've never taken one apart. Uticus, Jul 3, 2009
              1. Minimum is 0.1 VAC (NT). , Jul 3, 2009
                1. Do you know how many mV one amp. Uticus, Jul 4, 2009
                  1. forgot to eleborate on my orginal question there. , Jul 4, 2009
  16. Logan turret lathe video.... , Jun 30, 2009
    1. Looking forward to it [nt]. IDN, Jun 30, 2009
    2. Til' Doc get's the Embed fixed. Khai, Jun 30, 2009
      1. Well, technically.... , Jun 30, 2009
        1. oops!. Khai, Jun 30, 2009
    3. A small request.... , Jul 1, 2009
    4. Adding guitar parts to the shop?. Renegade_Azzy, Jul 1, 2009
    5. Great Video...camera recomendation. Kevin B, Jul 1, 2009
    6. Formats. ., Jul 1, 2009
      1. Codecs.... , Jul 2, 2009
        1. Whatever resolution it offers for AVI is the 'actual' resolution of the captured video.. , Jul 2, 2009
          1. OR.... , Jul 2, 2009
            1. Anybody use Jahshaka?. HTRN, Jul 3, 2009
  17. Happy National Sovereignty Day, Iraq. pbjosh, Jun 30, 2009
    1. RIP - SSG Sandy R Britt...... , Jun 30, 2009
  18. How can a Goverment be so STUPID...... , Jun 30, 2009
    1. What No Fair!?. Kevin, Jun 30, 2009
    2. Quite easily, in fact.... , Jun 30, 2009
      1. Re: Quite easily, in fact.... WhiteFeather, Jun 30, 2009
      2. Arnt Motorcycles illegal in Germany? or am I crazy?. IDN, Jun 30, 2009
      3. Well, you forgot one thing...... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 1, 2009
    3. The ban portion was dropped.... Firelizard, Jun 30, 2009
      1. Re: The ban portion was dropped.... Sian, Jun 30, 2009
    4. Re: How can a Goverment be so STUPID...... CF, Jun 30, 2009
    5. Fun fact. Mister.44, Jul 1, 2009
  19. TWB: Six weeks?. , Jun 30, 2009
    1. My comment. IDN, Jun 30, 2009
      1. I do what I can.... , Jun 30, 2009
        1. considering the IV. wolf13, Jun 30, 2009
          1. Re: considering the IV. , Jun 30, 2009
    2. Bonus Strip. , Jun 30, 2009
      1. Not really.... , Jun 30, 2009
        1. Re: Not really.... , Jun 30, 2009
          1. The "power of orange...". , Jun 30, 2009
            1. The power of chemistry, marketing, and the FDA. , Jun 30, 2009
            2. Re: The "power of orange...". Sian, Jun 30, 2009
              1. Sian, that's why his products sold so well.. Ketira, Jul 1, 2009
                1. I will admit, the oxy-clean does work. My socks have never been cleaner. N/T. Brandon_ha, Jul 1, 2009
      2. BILLY MAYES was more funny than anoying.. IDN, Jun 30, 2009
        1. hahahaha nt. ydna, Jul 1, 2009
    3. Inverse dreaming symptoms.. Nighthawke, Jun 30, 2009
      1. Diagnoses usually change.... , Jun 30, 2009
      2. a *little*?. Ketira, Jul 1, 2009
        1. Dreaming in color. Nighthawke, Jul 2, 2009
          1. Speaking of Deja Vu.... Dulie, Jul 2, 2009
            1. I have had this as well.. , Jul 2, 2009
  20. OT does anyone know what happened to racegun?. , Jun 29, 2009
    1. Yes.... niteHawk, Jul 2, 2009
  21. OT does anyone know what happened to racegun?. , Jun 29, 2009
    1. sorry for the double post NT. , Jun 29, 2009
  22. Steampunk computer mod. D D, Jun 29, 2009
    1. That's cool, but so are some of the other Steampunk links! NT. , Jun 29, 2009
    2. A fantastic piece of artwork.. Nighthawke, Jul 2, 2009
  23.   Daryl Parkinson is a thief.. , Jun 29, 2009
  24. The WTB - Grammar fail Doc?. Psychowarden, Jun 29, 2009
    1. Maybe it is the way they talk in Alaska?. , Jun 29, 2009
    2. Modded dialogue.. , Jun 29, 2009
  25. What do you do when your lathe isn't long enough? (large pic). , Jun 29, 2009
    1. wowzers.... Britt..., Jun 29, 2009
    2. Nice extension. , Jun 30, 2009
      1. Now this sounds like a spam email title.. icouldbeahero, Jun 30, 2009
      2. Weight was an issue.. , Jul 1, 2009
  26. This gets an A+ for effor and creativity.. maybe practicality?. Renegade_Azzy, Jun 29, 2009
    1. Umm... no.. , Jun 29, 2009
    2. THIS is a modded bike ......... , Jun 29, 2009
    3. Aw, we broke it :(. icouldbeahero, Jun 29, 2009
      1. Another link inside. Renegade_Azzy, Jun 29, 2009
        1. Okay, that just friggin' rocks.... , Jun 29, 2009
          1. Yah, that really isn't a motorcycle/hack anymore.. Z50, Jun 29, 2009
          2. Motion seconded! n/t. FireFrenzy, Jun 29, 2009
          3. It really is in some of the details. Renegade_Azzy, Jun 30, 2009
    4. Re: This gets an A+ for effor and creativity.. maybe practicality?. CF, Jun 29, 2009
  27. OT Anyone have a Google Voice invite?. , Jun 29, 2009
    1. Would rather not have Google listening in on all of my calls.... Renegade_Azzy, Jun 29, 2009
      1. human transcription? yeah right.... , Jun 29, 2009
        1. A few issues, sure, but a huge step in the right direction.. , Jun 29, 2009
      2. targeted marketing.... , Jun 29, 2009
  28. Dimpled paintballs?. Curt in MN, Jun 29, 2009
    1. AGD/Tom Kaye said no.. ta2maki, Jun 29, 2009
      1. Dimples+Flatline.... , Jun 29, 2009
  29. Todays Motivational Poster. Izzy, Jun 29, 2009
    1. Thats pretty funny. Bob, Jun 29, 2009
    2. Another WTF pickup truck. D D, Jun 29, 2009
  30. Turret lathe tooling.... , Jun 29, 2009
    1. I like the chuck key holder.. Lakc, Jun 29, 2009
      1. Chuck keys.... , Jun 29, 2009
    2. Re: Turret lathe tooling.... IDN, Jun 29, 2009
      1. Repeatability.... , Jun 29, 2009
      2. Tighter tolerance = higher cost. , Jun 30, 2009
        1. plexiglass huh.. IDN, Jun 30, 2009
    3. What you need is a foot controlled WD40 can holder! (NT). Kevin B, Jun 29, 2009
      1. That would be cool.... Z50, Jun 29, 2009
        1. Means you'll need a viariable circumference and variable height ... should be doable n.t. FireFrenzy, Jun 30, 2009
  31. How well does straight threading hold pressure?. ta2maki, Jun 28, 2009
    1. Not well at all.. , Jun 28, 2009
  32. TWB 6/26 question.. Flank, Jun 28, 2009
    1. Same reason.... , Jun 28, 2009
      1. *giggles*. Ketira, Jun 28, 2009
        1. what's even better is his IV, lol.. Jonotwist, Jun 30, 2009
  33. Spring Cleaning anyone need an old BKO or 2k2 Timmy manual. , Jun 28, 2009
  34. A lot of dieing going on.... Dan Voils, Jun 28, 2009
    1. Death's been busy. Nighthawke, Jun 28, 2009
      1. Think Death got some government money for ot? n/t. Dan Voils, Jun 28, 2009
      2. I blame TWB.. pbjosh, Jun 28, 2009
        1. well..... "There *are* no accidents.". Ketira, Jun 28, 2009
          1. I don't really think the TV connection counts.. Deus Machina, Jun 29, 2009
            1. But what else is there?. Ketira, Jun 29, 2009
              1. .....and now I have to wait three weeks..... Ketira, Jun 29, 2009
                1. er.... 6-8 weeks. *sighs*. Ketira, Jun 30, 2009
    2. It might still be 3s.. Flank, Jun 28, 2009
      1. No, that's not it.. Ketira, Jun 28, 2009
        1. I know the others were older.. Flank, Jun 28, 2009
    3. My money is on..... , Jun 28, 2009
      1. If my pattern is right....... Ketira, Jun 28, 2009
        1. Re: If my pattern is right....... CF, Jun 28, 2009
        2. You know you're old when..... , Jun 29, 2009
          1. Well, that's how the natives refer to it.... Ketira, Jun 29, 2009
            1. It wouldn't be that far of a drive.... , Jun 29, 2009
              1. Heh - you & Carl Edwards!. Ketira, Jun 29, 2009
                1. Hey, my favorite driver....there must be something to this.... , Jun 30, 2009
                  1. Maybe there is..... Ketira, Jun 30, 2009
          2. Re: You know you're old when..... CF, Jun 30, 2009
            1. Why not this weekend?. Ketira, Jul 1, 2009
              1. Re: Why not this weekend?. CF, Jul 1, 2009
  35. beginner needing some help. , Jun 28, 2009
    1. sounds like a load of horse doings.... , Jun 28, 2009
      1. thanks.... , Jun 28, 2009
        1. Have a few thoughts-. pbjosh, Jun 28, 2009
          1. "Thermal"...?. , Jun 28, 2009
            1. Dye still makes dual pane...n/t. Andrew, Jun 28, 2009
            2. some..... ydna, Jun 28, 2009
            3. Oh ppshhhshh..... pbjosh, Jun 29, 2009
          2. googles. , Jun 29, 2009
        2. Don't have one myself but a friend does.. Surestick, Jun 28, 2009
        3. Yea sure.... IDN, Jun 28, 2009
        4. can't stand the things.. Gunslinger, Jun 28, 2009
          1. Seconded.... Anonymous Coward, Jun 29, 2009
  36. I got tools to fix tools, man!. , Jun 28, 2009
    1. Mebbe.. Nighthawke, Jun 28, 2009
      1. Not so much.... , Jun 28, 2009
        1. It works, right?. , Jun 28, 2009
  37. O/T: Simple/free video editing software?. , Jun 28, 2009
    1. YouTube does a lot of the final conversion magic.... , Jun 28, 2009
    2. Microsoft Moviemaker. , Jun 28, 2009
      1. Seconded. , Jun 29, 2009
    3. I'm a big fan of avidemux. , Jun 28, 2009
      1. I need.... , Jun 28, 2009
        1. I'd bet you've got the skills. , Jun 28, 2009
    4. Found it. Anyone familiar with "Dazzle* Fusion"?. , Jun 28, 2009
    5. Easiest solution?. , Jun 28, 2009
    6. Well, bag that idea.... , Jun 28, 2009
  38. TWB, is excellent.. IDN, Jun 27, 2009
  39. Had fun today in training - see how many markers you can identify. Dman, Jun 26, 2009
    1. Re: Had fun today in training - see how many markers you can identify. Warparty, Jun 26, 2009
    2. Let's see.... , Jun 27, 2009
      1. Isn't the one in #2 a..... Dulie, Jun 27, 2009
        1. yes and yes. hp_lovecraft, Jun 27, 2009
          1. why not drop it?. Gunslinger, Jun 28, 2009
            1. But they are 2 different kinds of plastic.. Renegade_Azzy, Jun 29, 2009
      2. Re: Let's see.... Anonymous Coward, Jun 27, 2009
      3. comfort in the old ways.... , Jun 27, 2009
  40. Oh, joy and the tax increases keep coming.. Aaron (aka), Jun 26, 2009
    1. Watched it 'live' on C-span. Pissed.. pbjosh, Jun 26, 2009
      1. Any preludes to the Senate's view on it?. Hans, Jun 26, 2009
        1. Glenn Beck said it best on Fox news last night. Aaron (aka), Jun 27, 2009
    2. Anybody got a summary?. , Jun 27, 2009
      1. I haven't found the text of the current bill but I found. Aaron (aka), Jun 27, 2009
      2. What i do know..... Renegade_Azzy, Jun 28, 2009
        1. HR. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. pbjosh, Jun 28, 2009
  41. TWB: Mt.Dew IV, FTW! I could use one myself today. (N/T). , Jun 26, 2009
    1. So.... , Jun 26, 2009
      1. Gods I hope not.... , Jun 26, 2009
        1. Didn't want to delve into his mental state?. Nighthawke, Jun 27, 2009
          1. Priorities of diagnosis and treatment. , Jun 27, 2009
            1. Well can't have everything. Donkey, Jun 28, 2009
  42. OT: Australia critters like opium.. MephitMark, Jun 25, 2009
    1. The comments are the best part of the article. N/T. , Jun 26, 2009
      1. Agreed the comments are Golden! n/t. Lakc, Jun 26, 2009
  43. OT: The loss of a star, 2009-06-25. MephitMark, Jun 25, 2009
    1. It's worth noting.... , Jun 26, 2009
      1. Addiction?. niteHawk, Jun 26, 2009
        1. prescriptions. , Jun 26, 2009
          1. This morning. Eirik, Jun 26, 2009
        2. Lee - she died of colon cancer..... , Jun 26, 2009
          1. Anal cancer, actually.... Conqueror, Jun 26, 2009
          2. Yup - CQ is right. niteHawk, Jun 26, 2009
            1. You mean like..... , Jun 28, 2009
      2. Demerol is banned. Sushi1, Jun 26, 2009
        1. I'm with Sushi1 on this.. Ketira, Jun 26, 2009
          1. Everyone seems to be forgetting the first of the triad. Dan Voils, Jun 26, 2009
            1. The Darker side of Jacko. Chase, Jun 26, 2009
            2. Lots of stuff I never knew about Ed either..... Hans, Jun 26, 2009
            3. First of the triad?. Pump Scout, Jun 27, 2009
              1. Good call there..... Billy Mays today. Hans, Jun 28, 2009
                1. Re: Good call there..... Billy Mays today. CF, Jun 28, 2009
          2. He's done more by dying than by living.. , Jun 26, 2009
        2. Jackson was a fruit loop.. , Jun 26, 2009
          1. Re: Jackson was a fruit loop.. , Jun 26, 2009
            1. I also cant help but wonder about the parents of the molested kids. IDN, Jun 27, 2009
      3. According to Anthony Kiedis River died from speedballs too. N/T. Brandon_ha, Jun 26, 2009
        1. 'Speedball' can be kind of a generic term.... , Jun 26, 2009
      4. I think it's also worth noting..... , Jun 26, 2009
      5. Alcohol for Bon Scott.. Flank, Jun 27, 2009
    2. the freak was not realy that good.. MephitMark, Jun 26, 2009
  44. So I was wrist deep in a bucket of hydraulic fluid today, working on a paintball gun.. , Jun 25, 2009
    1. Yep fun stuff. Dan Voils, Jun 26, 2009
      1. you know it's bad when.... ydna, Jun 26, 2009
  45. Flash Animation: How to, any hints, etc.. pbjosh, Jun 25, 2009
    1. Log/DigLog?. , Jun 25, 2009
      1. What I get for not previewing first.... , Jun 25, 2009
    2. as a flash developer.... Jake!, Jun 26, 2009
      1. That is exactly what I was looking for-. pbjosh, Jun 30, 2009
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

Next >>

eXTReMe Tracker