Talonairgun | jezx | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/jezx/activity/ Activity feed for jezx. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 486e2ec96a1eb372099fb60b5066ed2d jezx replied to the topic Does this homebuild seem realistic? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/does-this-homebuild-seem-realistic/#post-173838 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:07:12 -0400 i doubt you will be getting 2000 psi with out killing gun , but if you tune the valve right (or not) you should get 800f/s off 1200psi anyway .
looks to me like a great idea for a build . cut the back valve flat and have 0 space between the valve seal and flat piston face ,

]]> 241265f0e092c45584aa69f2fedf2f91 jezx replied to the topic Custom Frame? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/custom-frame/#post-169438 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:49:11 -0400 ive built lots that are similar , but changed stuff i thought was wrong , extending the tube to the muzzel and bottle , changing the barrel /hammer slide , and valve ……. basicly not the same gun:)
i just used aluminum tubing 1”od 1/8”wall for .22. made some 9mm with 1.25” tubing and 1/8 wall . its pretty straight stuff and if its…Read more

]]> 68c821b7b400fb860c35f3b4e210f9aa jezx replied to the topic about delrin in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/about-delrin/#post-159565 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:00:57 -0400 ive used the black and white both for many years on at least 100 gun seals , they both seal equaly well , most seals i do are at .05to.03” seal coverage on port and 2000-3000psi

]]> eb61be19ce963b04740f1be6c89cb3cb jezx replied to the topic Air Arms Buddy Bottle Stock in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-arms-buddy-bottle-stock/#post-159424 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:26:18 -0400 really nice stuff , great gun and great work on it

]]> 691732af48c75eebc9436e5b6ee3eabd jezx replied to the topic 150 yard groups with the stretched Talon SSS in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/150-yard-groups-with-the-stretched-talon-sss/#post-158725 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:03:49 -0400 i now see why you shoot off the ford , nice car . some of the celicas,and corollas they have been doing are pretty nice as well .
again i have to say nice shooting , makes me want to get off my but soon and do some long range shots .

]]> a945349f5b1e021860c236a6ca4b2e23 jezx replied to the topic 150 yard groups with the stretched Talon SSS in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/150-yard-groups-with-the-stretched-talon-sss/#post-158714 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 12:32:30 -0400 that’s terrible , really hard to believe you’d post that , sorry to hear you own a ford:) super good shooting though , couldn’t ask for better at 150yd . ive never even tried over 115m

]]> f7a3a52249125ae07faba9b34a7ac1c8 jezx replied to the topic FX Royale with Ti Tube and new custom stock. Finally done!!! in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-royale-with-ti-tube-and-new-custom-stock-finally-done/#post-157978 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:17:19 -0400 BY HAND !!! , wow that alot of whittleing . nice job on it , everything looks great .

]]> f949f2f5159608329b3123eabd95683a jezx replied to the topic Pressure rises to dangerous levels on FX Royale 500! in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pressure-rises-to-dangerous-levels-on-fx-royale-500/#post-157763 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:57:27 -0400 id think some of the rise in pressure would be due to the gauge heating up aswell . so it probabaly was not as much . … but thats just a thought as i have no clue what you gauge is made like .

]]> f5d878e087c3c14bba49f7ed96a524af jezx replied to the topic Pressure tube in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pressure-tube/#post-156715 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:15:05 -0400 it’s safe pressure may be 2500psi . regular steel is only 1800-2000 .
it would be safe at 3000psi id think but depends on the ends . i think 4500 would be over the safe working presure .

]]> 4f711659bc1022f0ab6ac1b1c239396c jezx replied to the topic Call me crazy.................... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/call-me-crazy/#post-152057 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:37:17 -0400 the trigger is very simple , i can show pics if ya like . the guns will do shot strings with only a few f/s difference over 40 shots .

]]> 053aeec62016815d79f77c9fd898b0a8 jezx replied to the topic Call me crazy.................... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/call-me-crazy/#post-151985 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:38:36 -0400 ive made a bunch with simple plans , they work great . i got rid of any of the AF design and built it off what i figured was good:)
just a hammer with 2 orings inside that rides on the barrel . bottle angled . rigid frame /grip .
the top picture is before they were finished , ive done others and think they end up working and looking as…Read more

]]> fe9199cd5d592ecec01832bfe7933127 jezx replied to the topic New Bullpup Valve done (Pictures) - Safety Concern.. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-bullpup-valve-done-pictures-safety-concern/#post-150423 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:17:55 -0400 this valve will be in a tube for air pressure i assume , so there is no place for it to expand/move . id be 100% sure at 3000psi it would not budge .

what is the back threaded hole for ? is there ,more to the valve.

looks nice , ive used regular 4140 steel for valves and had no trouble with rust some 10 years old .just oild it before putting…Read more

]]> f5b505ad8f64d1b36727d69698defd99 jezx replied to the topic finished valves in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finished-valves/#post-149142 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:04:39 -0400 real nice stufff . you must have been alll day make them . haha
to bad about the job , but looks like your enjoying your self at home

]]> 788982bd6ed6c38651f012459a8e2395 jezx replied to the topic Anyone capable of making rough barrel band? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-capable-of-making-rough-barrel-band/#post-148352 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:26:34 -0400 $20 shiped sounds good .
im waiting on new bearings for my machine , but soon as i get them i will be back to cutting . supposed to be here next week .
some stuff ive done . http://s37.photobucket.com/home/jezx

]]> 23d0ff6292eb6a2d4f0e2ca27f0f3a55 jezx replied to the topic Anyone capable of making rough barrel band? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-capable-of-making-rough-barrel-band/#post-148303 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:17:07 -0400 im in canada , but i could make one for you for $10 finished after next week . is it just stock gun ? no mod or riser?

]]> 71fc42c8059886b22a9b3c363bcf8c77 jezx replied to the topic CNC in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cnc/#post-147705 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:30:28 -0400 nice stuff . i got a cnc mill a while ago , been thinking about a lathe . the video looked good .

when your cutting the thread does it feed it ahead on a 60degree or just straight ? looks like it always does a nice front cut .
316ss is nice to use , hard on the cutter but peals off smooth.

]]> 9c7961fc8ee9c7e51aa677765b34d64a jezx replied to the topic Custom QB78 FT in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/custom-qb78-ft/#post-145172 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:07:06 -0400 best qb ive ever seen x 10 . ive always like the qb78 / cr160 .
who did the work

]]> bd3016e02f635aec7dc5759edabfdd8a jezx replied to the topic 6shot 9mm build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/6shot-9mm-build/#post-143397 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:27:40 -0400 since the bore is rifled lightly an about 1-20 twist the slugs don’t need much , so my bore is about -.355 slugs .357 . might try a bunch of other barrels an see if there are any realy bad ones .

]]> 6d4cda6d265566296ca6c67b6bc048ea jezx replied to the topic valve seats... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-seats/#post-143167 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:28:30 -0400 why not cut it down til only 1/8” is left for the seating rim an taper back

]]> 08650059dab772d4408c4d52e67defa1 jezx replied to the topic i love that sweet smell of... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-love-that-sweet-smell-of/#post-142300 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:07:19 -0400 ive had 6 cheap sets of digital vernier calipers for ever, an use them all the time . $13 . im amazed how well they work , keep one on ever machine . i have 3 sets of dial ones , i dont use .
i did manual machining for years .mill an lathe . i tought myself cnc an actully found learning to run a cnc mill helped with manual milling . setting…Read more

]]> 9ef0b66485e885da1b663cc92ac2635f jezx replied to the topic Does this exist? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/does-this-exist/#post-141074 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:28:30 -0400 all the ones i build have a pressure gauge an a fill nip between the bottle an the gun . i hate not knowing what pressures in it an taking stuff apart to fill .
but im not sure ive see anything for a regular bottle , wouldnt be hard to make.

]]> 9e6ad923e94e61f0b00b354a10c5dbe1 jezx replied to the topic new machine . in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-machine/#post-139641 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:40:12 -0400 it uses the standard g coding . same as ”fanac i think it is called ”
the running program is mach 3 . it works great when i write codes , it also has wizard pre sets …. they are not so great , but some work well .
i tought myself g code just by looking at the prefix for g an m , an messing around . id been manual machining for 15 years…Read more

]]> 3ecbde7f2af80a95569fea4d3bb4601d jezx replied to the topic did some one delete my post ? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/did-some-one-delete-my-post/#post-139105 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:32:59 -0400 the post was just about a new machine i got . i figured id post it on here since i got some ideas for it from some of your suggestions .

]]> 793fa30537bcc74391102dade2cc2b2e jezx replied to the topic did some one delete my post ? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/did-some-one-delete-my-post/#post-139104 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:29:55 -0400 i guess i’ll post again 🙂
it wasnt anything important , but it’s strange it is gone .

if some one wanted to delete this post they can . i dont know how

]]> b21d321f188391e1e527c2fc9dc3fc96 jezx replied to the topic Help Needed Please in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-needed-please/#post-128404 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:25:56 -0400 is the area around it aluminum ? try sulfuric acid .
i m totaly un sure of what you are talking about , as to where the skrew is .

]]> f0c20dd52eca50b071c5640eaac67927 jezx replied to the topic Wondering about twist rates in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/wondering-about-twist-rates/#post-128001 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:24:26 -0400 i find with 9mm it doesnt matter much , i mostly go with a 1-20 or 1-18 .
i assume your barrel will be tighter then that anyway , 1-16

]]> b740176e5f9e396166a7dcae79e07aaf jezx replied to the topic Making a custom mold advise needed in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/making-a-custom-mold-advise-needed/#post-127165 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:35:18 -0400 why not try clay . make two clay chunks with a plastic rap between an press them around a pellet . you can even use clay to shape the pellet to be pressed ,let it dry then press it.. might work .

]]> 09abf871afbeca7ca7232635b3b8dfc2 jezx replied to the topic help chosin cnc mill. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-chosin-cnc-mill/#post-126953 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:58:07 -0400 what is ”atc ” i know very lil about cnc
i do plan on mach3 . seems like the easiest program to use for 3d . for gcode at least from what ive seen .
i have some drawing programs ive been looking at aswell . rhino , autocad , gsimple , sprutcam . not sure what i will end up doing

ive been checking around for a long time an i never…Read more

]]> ef48e7cb180dc8cad1bbe06a598d64e1 jezx replied to the topic Need advice - cutting inside o-ring in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-advice-cutting-inside-o-ring/#post-126933 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:07:04 -0400 take a chop saw an slowly cut in from the side on a tool bit ( dont over heat), leaving about .05” sliver for the cutting edge, cut in deep enough to get in side deep enough .. . with clearance on both for cuttin edges .
cut the bottom off the tool til it fits it the hole easy top to bottom, rised above center ..( cutting face with lots…Read more

]]> a15e06dff5fee833fb973b1cf806101e jezx replied to the topic help chosin cnc mill. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-chosin-cnc-mill/#post-126899 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:55 -0400 going for the syil x6 , just waiting for a quote for total ,
thanks again for the suggestion .
$500 extra for a 40” table , but might be worth it .
i’ll have to post some stuff ones i get it going .
alraedy have some gcode ready 🙂

i also looked into the hm 145 , almost the same machine , lil cheaper an smaller . i was…Read more

]]> 1a16b2843febb067e1934ef98ff96f55 jezx replied to the topic help chosin cnc mill. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-chosin-cnc-mill/#post-126593 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:20:29 -0400 thanks , id not come accross them before . they seem pretty good , an have good prices .
i’ll post what ever i get .. when i do .

]]> 1034f3822276348c8cf6cc9001fca6c6 jezx replied to the topic project no 4.. bolt action in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/project-no-4-bolt-action/page/4/#post-124293 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:26:39 -0400 im sure it looks awesome … but why cant i see the pictures 🙂

]]> 9b6a6e699b9075db194ce8de2f2781b4 jezx replied to the topic Looking for the rigth lathe in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/looking-for-the-rigth-lathe/#post-124292 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:25:14 -0400 yup . get the biggest machine you can with the best low – hi speed . and well built . my lath goes down to 44rpm up to 1500 , which is good .
im not sure about drillin an making barrels , thats something you need to know well an expeiment lots . check out some of the single split end drills , they are fluted an pumped with coolent
youd…Read more

]]> a88a84ffd8427ab491778b51e71548a9 jezx replied to the topic project no 4.. bolt action in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/project-no-4-bolt-action/page/3/#post-123404 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:20:58 -0400 great job on it . good idea with the trigger stem skrewing in , cant wait to see it all finished .

does the thing that holds the pellets index on its own ?
if so what is it .

]]> 84beab53a6e406253a704dc152922a48 jezx replied to the topic polishing in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/polishing-d83/#post-122915 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:22:15 -0400 use a piese of dowel almost the ID of the tube , cut a small slot thru with a hack saw (or saw of sorts ) then put a folded piece of light sand paper in it 400+ , an give it a spin in a high speed drill or better an keep it moving . then take the paper out an slip a nice piece of cotton in with some polishing rouge. use lots of the rouge…Read more

]]> 96469fccfb3d6eb696bad51e0b412652 jezx replied to the topic project no 4.. bolt action in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/project-no-4-bolt-action/page/2/#post-122725 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:03:58 -0400 looking good , may want the trigger changed a lil .from the drawing 🙂
i assume the hammer raises the sear when its fuly cocked. neat idea.

]]> 33e34b3dff5698bc344f72da3d2fd725 jezx replied to the topic project no 4.. bolt action in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/project-no-4-bolt-action/#post-121495 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:32:41 -0400 comin along nice . good to see the nice builds going on .
i use the felt tip cad aswell

]]> 58447efddf03c562449308bcd74354ba jezx replied to the topic .25 Rifle build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-rifle-build/page/4/#post-121360 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:37:52 -0400 lookin good , should be a great lil gun

]]> 63aea8b70292c56854d25ed4d1912cc0 jezx replied to the topic Plastic Gears? Really...... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/plastic-gears-really/#post-120819 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:45:59 -0400 that sucks , probabaly cheap to get new ones , i think all the parts are easy to order .
. i have 2 machines with plastic gears , one is 12 years old at least . an still ok . for now …

]]> c94c1becde545bd14784aba1d45c3c7d jezx replied to the topic brigeport miller lube info ? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/brigeport-miller-lube-info/#post-120220 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:38:23 -0400 great machine , i have one almost the same , same old power feed to ,( keep it oild)
i put a static capasitor in for mine insted of 3phase , and it has worked great , $89 well spent .
good luck with it .

]]> c9b1c92971acde10c82e4b20687a1b51 jezx replied to the topic is this a decent lathe? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/is-this-a-decent-lathe/#post-119067 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:54:52 -0400 it has the info writen below it 12×36 ……..
depends on the price if its worth it . they are not a great lathe from my experience ,its like a south bend but not, which they go for $600-1200with tools.

]]> 94734207c0c0a51ce32a694ab9a56d3a jezx replied to the topic DIY rifles in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/diy-rifles/#post-117157 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:32:37 -0400 realy nice stuff , never tryed a thru bolt design before , your looks pretty sweet . you got a nice finish on them all aswell , great work .
even made your scope rings on one 🙂 nice

]]> 812b0bca330cec9b97e0a07d7b1de60f jezx replied to the topic new 9mm beastly build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-9mm-beastly-build/page/2/#post-115862 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:19:31 -0400 got some slugs made , sights working well . about .6” ctc at 42 feet an hitting 1 ” low . or 1.3 higher then barrels if the sights were parallel.
which im hoping that since the sights are 2.3” higher then the barrel that the slug will hit 1”high at 80 feet then drop about about 2” at 50meters . then maybe i’ll only have to aim 7-8 ”…Read more

]]> 8f81f6bf8e7bd6213aef4c7c9d3aed6e jezx replied to the topic new 9mm beastly build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-9mm-beastly-build/page/2/#post-115686 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:52:09 -0400 as i assumed the heavy spring is a bit weak , i can make it bottom out an get a little more from it i think.. but my gun will stay under 175bar i think til i find better spring steel
@ 180bar the 124g slug was blazzing at 98f/s 🙂
after some dry fire it opend up , at around 160bar it opend the valve a bit better 124g slug@ 740f/s , the…Read more

]]> 39588fe44f8175e7a97c741e06e4bf82 jezx replied to the topic new 9mm beastly build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-9mm-beastly-build/page/2/#post-114998 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:27:46 -0400 i first thought wtf , …..
now i will say ” i need some ideas for wood for the for stock an grips” .

]]> 2b56ea5c3e4a8d53417c770ba710f089 jezx replied to the topic new 9mm beastly build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-9mm-beastly-build/page/2/#post-114964 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:47:17 -0400 gun is done all but wood ,
the light spring is to light even at <1800psi ( sounds realy strong but not enough) .
an i worry at 2400+psi the heavy may be to light . guna test tonight for speeds on the chrony .
🙂

need some ideas for wood now .

]]> 07e2420debe28ae4adf867f5494be664 jezx replied to the topic new 9mm beastly build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-9mm-beastly-build/page/2/#post-114674 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:01:19 -0400 almost ready to test it an clean it up , still figureing out what the front stock will look like , an planing on reducing some bulk of the metal .
this is the gun with spring 0.078” beside it .
also a quick picture of my valve stem /seal . the delrin is held by a bolt threading into it an into the valve stem body .
once the bolt is tightend…Read more

]]> fffe73feb9b742fee05674b34240ac5c jezx replied to the topic new 9mm beastly build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-9mm-beastly-build/page/2/#post-114558 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:37:16 -0400 hammer is the breech .the hammer has the orings in it, one on each end . and it is solid end to end around the barrel . when you cock the gun you are sliding the hammer back by attached bolt ( in the pictures above) . my barrel an top hat are the same size , an the hole through the hammer is just slightly bigger ( snugg fit) .
the stuff…Read more

]]> 497ef8b33ece1675ae9d40f4fbeffa32 jezx replied to the topic new 9mm beastly build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-9mm-beastly-build/page/2/#post-114540 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:03:31 -0400 got almost all the gun done 🙂 . needs some wood , grips , forstock , an but . and ………..maybe test it….

the spring wire i got was .066” an .078 . made up a few springs not sure what i will end up using .
the spring has a 0.63” id , so it seems a little slinky with the .066” the ,078” seems to heavy .. …. both springs have to…Read more

]]> 59925b3b2e115628a8e596c7cc7f09c8 jezx replied to the topic new 9mm beastly build in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-9mm-beastly-build/page/2/#post-114527 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:02:55 -0400 sounds good ,900+ with a 124gr is about as high as i hope for .
cant wait to see if ya can hit anything . lets hope

i just got my spring wire today , so im hopeing to have the spring made tonight . top rail was finished last night aswell as all the hole drilling for bolts .
wont be long now 🙂

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