Throwline launcher

[richyrich]

Anybody else made one of these? Just assembled mine,plenty of PTFE tape and it still leaks. Not sure if it's crappy threads or needs more tape. 

[Stihl123]

1 hour ago, richyrich said:

Anybody else made one of these? Just assembled mine,plenty of PTFE tape and it still leaks. Not sure if it's crappy threads or needs more tape. 

Picture? 

 

loctite 55 string would be better than ptfe 

[richyrich]

42 minutes ago, Stihl123 said:

Picture? 

 

loctite 55 string would be better than ptfe 

I will try that or something similar thanks. I will put photo on when fixed. 

[richyrich]

[richyrich]

Loctite 55 did the job.

[Stihl123]

1 hour ago, richyrich said:

Loctite 55 did the job.

its brilliant stuff 👍

[richyrich]

1 hour ago, Stihl123 said:

its brilliant stuff 👍

Yes, the PTFE was a waste of time. The thread on air chamber to reduction joint was tight so I shouldn't have put as much loctite 55 on it as could not screw on many turns. It's all air tight though now and had a test launch.👍

[tim361]

How did you get on with it? Aiming can be a little tricky but you get the hang of it

[richyrich]

1 hour ago, tim361 said:

How did you get on with it? Aiming can be a little tricky but you get the hang of it

I've only had one proper test go with it- not sure if it was about 80 psi or less and no line attached. I didn't overdo it as I didn't want to lose the bag- was impressed with it . Hopefully using on Thursday 👍

[richyrich]

First shot about 85 psi higher line right on target. This shot on video was second attempt at lower target- about 80psi. Fell short with about 60ish psi.