Hard Line Compression Air Hose??

[JediMastR]

hey guys whatever happened to the hard line like the old RTs use to come with? doesnt anyone think that looks awesome anymore? ya palmer's has it but with fittings and shipping its like 30 bucks....any thoughts anyone?

[FinchMan]

all i can say is that it's probably worth the 30$

[FlawleZ]

Is this for the original hardline or a different one?

[JediMastR]

Is this for the original hardline or a different one?

im lookin to go for the original, just like on the ol' RTs

[11 Bravo]

Couldnt you just go to the auto parts store? It looks like brake line to me.

[Arstron]

I bought my hardline from palmers, no point in going cheap when you are messing with 800 psi.

[Walrus]

I wanted to do some nice hardline on my many different markers. Here is what I found out:

They generally will use a Stainless Steel line because it will hold the most amount of pressure. From here there are two ways to attach the SS line to your gun. One is to use compression fittings and mount it like the old RT. The other "homebrew" way is to use macroline fittings. There are catches to doing both ways. Using the compression fittings, you are going to use a smaller diameter tubing (3/16"?). This is easier to bend and work with. using macroline fittings, you will need a 1/4" tubing and it is harder to bend and shape unless you have the right tools to do so.

Brakeline can be used, but if it is not stainless steel, then you will not get that nice shiney finish! I searched all over Nashville, TN and surrounding areas for SS brakeline. No one had any or had heard of any. Even the "custom" shops didn't have any, all most places could offer was SS braided hose. Well, after a week of calling places and driving around, I found a metal supply shop that had 1/4" SS tubing. I made sure to get a section with a .035 wall (can hold over 3000 PSI if my memory serves correct) and it was pricey. It cost me about $18 or more for a 20" piece. From there, I already had the macro connections so I was ready to go. It was nice, but extremely hard to bend (I lacked the tools to bend the tubing). I finally got it installed and it was nice. The tubing was a little bulky for me, but it was no bigger than macroline. I would have preferred a smaller diameter, so Palmer's may be the way to go. Also, with a smaller diameter you will get restricted air flow, so don't go too small!

[nobloodloss]

Here a site where you can get metal tube benders, $14.99 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40393
Hardware, http://www.mcmaster.com/
90* elbows, #50635K401
Brass 45 Degree Flared Tube Fitting 90 Deg Elbow, Tube X Male for 3/16" Tube, 1/8" NPT
In stock
Quantity Each
1-9 Each $2.91

Compression nuts, #50635K561
Brass 45 Degree Flared Tube Fitting Short Nut for 3/16" Tube Od, 5/8" Long
In stock
Quantity Each
1-9 Each $0.87

SS Tubing #8457K22
Miniature Stainless Steel Shape Type 304/304L, Round Tube, 0.1875" Od, 1' Length
In stock at $3.67 Each
This all totals out to about $27. and I couldn't find sleeve seals at Mc Masters. Good ones are made of a nice hard rubber, almost plastic like, like the ones I've found at Ryans http://www.wevopaintball.com/pumppaintball.html
part #54x2=$1.60, part #55x2=$1.50, part #48x2=$13.00, and lastly, a prebent tube that will fit, part #49=$3.50.

Total? $19.50

[Ken Majors]

Hardline Thread

Its an old thread...but it may help you.