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stopping balls rolling out of barrel
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 4:01 am
by RAYZOR51
I have read a post from 2007 regarding putting a dent in the barrel to stop this problem. The balls that were discussed were 6mm plastic in a brass barrel, I have 7.5mm and 9.5mm steel balls (two different barrels of course) in aluminium barrels.
My question is will this solution work with my setup, or is a different solution required.
Re: stopping balls rolling out of barrel
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:39 am
by jrrdw
Yes, it will work for all sizes.
Re: stopping balls rolling out of barrel
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:38 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
It will work, but since steel is harder than aluminum, the dent will wear smooth over time. An o-ring in a fitting or a spring loaded ball detent is a better idea.
Re: stopping balls rolling out of barrel
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:56 pm
by matti
Spring loaded set screws, you can find them in sizes starting from M3 thread.
http://www.dmeeu.com/en/catalogue/d/ind ... set-screws
Re: stopping balls rolling out of barrel
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 1:11 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
matti wrote:Spring loaded set screws
I had no idea these existed, fantastic find!
Ball detents for the people!
Not too expensive either:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vlier-Metric-St ... 20d43673fb
Re: stopping balls rolling out of barrel
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 4:28 pm
by RAYZOR51
Thank you very much for your help, I am sure I will be in need of further assistance and it is good to have a reliable source of knowledge available.
Thanks