This is such an well thought out and engineered blaster thanks for making it. glad I got ahold of a kit. hopefully can use it soon when things get back to normal.
Can't wait for parts to be back in stock! Although I think the thing I will work to replace myself is the catch, since it's will be hitting that metal nut at the end of the plunger.
Hey Dan, I love the design but as I'm assembling, I'm trying to figure out the purpose of the oring on the front of the plunger that seals in the turn around. maybe this is a dumb question but since no air travels through the center, I just cant make sense of why it would need to seal there.
When that o-ring enters and seals inside the turnaround it prevents any more air from entering and escaping through the turnaround. That trapped air gets turned into a cushion for the plunger, slowing it down. The system is called an airbrake and I did not invent it!
Have you tried the fuzzy skin option while printing the grip? Might give it a go just don't want to waste filament, when can I get a hardware kit again?
What length is the bar that sits inside the top rail? I didn't see that bar called out on your drawings for the bars (I assume because it doesn't have any holes/slots cut in to it)
10.75", yes it's missing from the drawings as those drawings were originally drafted up to get bids from machine shops, and the rail bar is so quick/easy to manufacture I wasn't thinking about outsourcing it. Have a good one!
Both are size 8-32. Look for "8-32 Flanged Locknut" and "8-32 Threaded Rod" on the BOM linked below. The BOM includes links to where you can buy those components on McMaster-Carr, which conveniently also has dimensioned drawings of these components. BOM here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IfModqW6PDGJgxqOqJNLCjFYSdzfHzt7kmzxbQr3ImU/edit#gid=0
The turnaround is a T (bottom curves to the plunger tube) The dart gets loaded into the breach, in front of the magazine, with an o-ring seal behind it Leaving a Ɔ shape for the gas turnaround
@@bradleyquinto1053 This is a complete guide, except if you happen to order a kit early 2021 there is a supplemental video you can find on my channel that covers a small hardware change that occurred for a few months.
I like the pump grip that EnderSavesTheDay came up with, he bundled it with the other Lynx parts he developed. There's a full and stubby version. You also need to print the Slug AFG core piece to lock the foregrip to the rail. Files here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4629645/files
Hi Kurtis! A couple hours ago some other Lynx owners and I figured out that the plunger tube material I've been shipping out recently has been too big. It turns out that while it is technically within the manufacturers spec, it is much larger than what we normally get and thus doesn't seal well with the included hardware. I apologize for not catching it - until this point I've never received a bad batch of plunger tube material, so I didn't know to be checking the dimensions. I'll be sending an email out in the coming days to all that purchased hardware kits in the last few weeks to work on resolving the issue. In the meantime some of the lynx owners with oversized plunger tubes have used teflon tape under the oring to fix the seal. While I wouldn't consider this a permanent solution, it's at least enough to get you through a few games while we figure out a better fix. Look for that email in the coming days, thanks!
@@orionblasters6342 thanks for the info. I will be looking fir that email. Will it be a silverfoxindustries email? Also i got the 3ed batch you guys did back on October 23ed
The plot thickens! I only know about my plunger tubes - a few weeks back the ones I received were a little foggy, but I didn’t think much of it. I’ll ask silverfox if they encountered a similar batch - they source some hardware from me, and do the rest (including the plunger tube) themselves. I may have jumped the gun a little diagnosing your issue. A sure sign that your plunger tube is oversized is the plunger has NO resistance (and barely even touches) the plunger tube - is that the case?
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Hey dan see you on the 13th this month. but that is so cool how you happen to be up in the area.
Awesome desing from a technical perspective! I allmost got mine build finish. Thanks man! The little details are mindblowing!
This is such an well thought out and engineered blaster thanks for making it. glad I got ahold of a kit. hopefully can use it soon when things get back to normal.
Wow!!!! I can't wait for build kit to be available again! I hope the shipping to Canada isn't too bad...
Great guide. Just finished assembling my lynx following along. Great work!
Can't wait for parts to be back in stock! Although I think the thing I will work to replace myself is the catch, since it's will be hitting that metal nut at the end of the plunger.
Hey Dan, I love the design but as I'm assembling, I'm trying to figure out the purpose of the oring on the front of the plunger that seals in the turn around. maybe this is a dumb question but since no air travels through the center, I just cant make sense of why it would need to seal there.
When that o-ring enters and seals inside the turnaround it prevents any more air from entering and escaping through the turnaround. That trapped air gets turned into a cushion for the plunger, slowing it down. The system is called an airbrake and I did not invent it!
Have you tried the fuzzy skin option while printing the grip? Might give it a go just don't want to waste filament, when can I get a hardware kit again?
I haven't tried that, let me know if you do! Hardware kits will be back in stock on the 28th.
What length is the bar that sits inside the top rail? I didn't see that bar called out on your drawings for the bars (I assume because it doesn't have any holes/slots cut in to it)
10.75", yes it's missing from the drawings as those drawings were originally drafted up to get bids from machine shops, and the rail bar is so quick/easy to manufacture I wasn't thinking about outsourcing it. Have a good one!
@@orionblasters6342 Thanks for the feedback. Next question, length on the dart guide? Looks like that is just additional barrel material?
@@ajackson6157 The spring guide is 3.5 inches long
Nice! what diameter for the threaded rod and flange lock nuts?
Both are size 8-32. Look for "8-32 Flanged Locknut" and "8-32 Threaded Rod" on the BOM linked below. The BOM includes links to where you can buy those components on McMaster-Carr, which conveniently also has dimensioned drawings of these components. BOM here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IfModqW6PDGJgxqOqJNLCjFYSdzfHzt7kmzxbQr3ImU/edit#gid=0
Just so awesome!
Will the turnaround and plunger be available to print?
They're in the step files, which you can convert to STLs to print, or you can message me and I'll share the STLs in a folder.
awesome vid
What tools will I need for this?
A hand drill, pliers, Philips screwdriver, maybe some files depending on your print quality
Lube too
@@orionblasters6342 Oh don’t worry I’m buying from SilverFox I don’t have a 3D printer :(
Also are you going to make a V3 at some point?
@@A.R.T.3 I am very happy with the V2, it's time to work on new (and very secret) blaster projects =)
But...I still had no idea how spring pushes the air to dart when it's in front of the mag
The turnaround is a T (bottom curves to the plunger tube)
The dart gets loaded into the breach, in front of the magazine, with an o-ring seal behind it Leaving a Ɔ shape for the gas turnaround
Good job
Is there a guide to the lynx on a file or a paper.
Unfortunately not
@@orionblasters6342 Thats okay is this the only guide?
@@bradleyquinto1053 This is a complete guide, except if you happen to order a kit early 2021 there is a supplemental video you can find on my channel that covers a small hardware change that occurred for a few months.
@@orionblasters6342 oh okay does this count if like I order it now and I get it like next month.
@@bradleyquinto1053 Yes if you order now this video goes over everything you will need to do to put your Lynx together.
What length is the catch assembly bars?
9.1875"
@@orionblasters6342 thank you
I'm having trouble finding files for a 3D printed pump grip. And links?
I like the pump grip that EnderSavesTheDay came up with, he bundled it with the other Lynx parts he developed. There's a full and stubby version. You also need to print the Slug AFG core piece to lock the foregrip to the rail. Files here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4629645/files
What print settings should i use?
I typically use 3-5 walls, 15-20% infill.
@@orionblasters6342 Thank You!
I just got my kit put it together and no matter what i do it still leaks air.
Hi Kurtis! A couple hours ago some other Lynx owners and I figured out that the plunger tube material I've been shipping out recently has been too big. It turns out that while it is technically within the manufacturers spec, it is much larger than what we normally get and thus doesn't seal well with the included hardware. I apologize for not catching it - until this point I've never received a bad batch of plunger tube material, so I didn't know to be checking the dimensions. I'll be sending an email out in the coming days to all that purchased hardware kits in the last few weeks to work on resolving the issue. In the meantime some of the lynx owners with oversized plunger tubes have used teflon tape under the oring to fix the seal. While I wouldn't consider this a permanent solution, it's at least enough to get you through a few games while we figure out a better fix. Look for that email in the coming days, thanks!
@@orionblasters6342 thanks for the info. I will be looking fir that email. Will it be a silverfoxindustries email? Also i got the 3ed batch you guys did back on October 23ed
Should have said it is a silver fox build kit.
The plot thickens! I only know about my plunger tubes - a few weeks back the ones I received were a little foggy, but I didn’t think much of it. I’ll ask silverfox if they encountered a similar batch - they source some hardware from me, and do the rest (including the plunger tube) themselves. I may have jumped the gun a little diagnosing your issue. A sure sign that your plunger tube is oversized is the plunger has NO resistance (and barely even touches) the plunger tube - is that the case?
@@orionblasters6342 no it touches but it slides on though it way to easy like it needs to be just a bit smaller.
So many that's what she saids......