Waiting...and waiting...

airriflenut · August 23, 2013, 03:48:50 AM

It's been 3 weeks since we ordered my wife's CCS 2240KT, I know they say "please allow 3-6 weeks for delivery". I'm excited about the wife actually letting us (me) buy this for us (me) and I'm not known for my "waiting abilities"!!! As long as I can get something the day before yesterday my meds don't need to be changed!!

Oh well, wait I shall. I'm going to get the aluminum for the LDC ordered, along with some other metals, in the next couple of days...that way I can get to modding ASAP!!

BillK · August 23, 2013, 04:16:50 AM

I thought it was a long month wait for my wifes' CCS 2250. But that is nothing compared to the three month wait for a Mellenair order. I know he doesn't want questioning email but I want to make sure paypal order got to him.
Anyone else received anything in a shorter time?

airriflenut · August 23, 2013, 04:29:07 AM

My only experience with Mellonair was when I ordered my extended probe bolt and pivot pin last year, got them in just a few weeks if my memory serves me. He does seem to get a bit irritated with inquiry emails.

Some of the other metals im ordering from onlinemetals.com is brass rod...I'm going to save a good chunk of change and eliminate the "waiting game" and make my own extended probe bolts, bolt handles and bolt knobs from now on.

If I do another 1377 mod I will make a pivot pin like the one I did recently...no nuts or c-clips (he actually uses E-clips). Mine uses super short 6-32 socket button head screws as retainers...works great and a nice clean look!!

Noah · August 23, 2013, 06:01:52 AM

Quote from: airriflenut on August 23, 2013, 04:29:07 AM
If I do another 1377 mod I will make a pivot pin like the one I did recently...no nuts or c-clips (he actually uses E-clips). Mine uses super short 6-32 socket button head screws as retainers...works great and a nice clean look!!

Do you have a pic? 'Would love to see it

Davio · August 23, 2013, 06:13:21 AM

Quote from: airriflenut on August 23, 2013, 04:29:07 AM
My only experience with Mellonair was when I ordered my extended probe bolt and pivot pin last year, got them in just a few weeks if my memory serves me. He does seem to get a bit irritated with inquiry emails.

Some of the other metals im ordering from onlinemetals.com is brass rod...I'm going to save a good chunk of change and eliminate the "waiting game" and make my own extended probe bolts, bolt handles and bolt knobs from now on.

I can honestly say that I am making my own PA's, valves and brakes for that very reason. I was happily modifying and powder coating stuff purchased from small craftsmen to support them, but if I can't get what I want when I want it I will make it. And if I make it it will be upgraded. And if I have it listed for sale, you can bet your AZZ it is in stock and ready to ship. If you lead THIS old horse to water, you DAMN SURE better let him drink!

airriflenut · August 23, 2013, 02:36:05 PM

"Do you have a pic? 'Would love to see it"

Here you go!!! This is my custom pivot pin next to the Mellonair pin. Mine is 3/16" diameter SS rod, don't have specs on length, I just basically stuck it thru and marked each side with a sharpie and then parted it off on my wood lathe then drilled and tapped a 6-32 hole in each end ONLY deep enough to get a couple of threads of the 6-32 socket button head screw. I put #004 o-rings on the screws to keep it from screwing up the paint job. What you don't see (because I forgot to take a pic of it) is an SAE841 oil impregnated bronze bushing, 1/4" o.d., 1/4" long and drilled to 3/16" i.d. for the pivot pin sleeve similar to what Mellonair has on his pivot pins.

If you can zoom in on this pic you will see the screws used to retain the pivot pin. They are holding up excellently, I've pumped up to 40 and 60 pumps with it and NO problems at all. The pin was made just long enough to barely protrude on each side of the main tube so it wouldn't slip inside the main tube while pumping. A nice, clean look to the gun IMHO.

KevinP · August 23, 2013, 02:38:48 PM

Sterling !!!! nice looking shooter

airriflenut · August 23, 2013, 02:45:26 PM

Quote from: KevinP on August 23, 2013, 02:38:48 PM
Sterling !!!! nice looking shooter

Thank you. I have more pics I will post in the "gallery" later today...gotta turn some wood while it's still nice and cool in the shop!!

BDS · August 23, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Excellent work on that pumper Sterling

1377x · August 27, 2013, 09:54:09 PM

Quote from: Davio on August 23, 2013, 06:13:21 AM
I can honestly say that I am making my own PA's, valves and brakes for that very reason. I was happily modifying and powder coating stuff purchased from small craftsmen to support them, but if I can't get what I want when I want it I will make it. And if I make it it will be upgraded. And if I have it listed for sale, you can bet your AZZ it is in stock and ready to ship. If you lead THIS old horse to water, you DAMN SURE better let him drink!

i like this
wish all vendors were like that