How to resize a spring?

[chief]

Hey guys I was hoping I could get some help. I was modifying a nerf gun I have and decided to stretch the spring some. Problem is though I stretched it to much now it is to strong for the gun. Do any of you know what the best way would be to "unstretch" it so its not so big? Any help is appreciated. Thanks jeff

[Eckels]

Compress it.

or

Heat it up, then compress it and douse it.

or

Shorten it.


Try them in that order.

[chief]

Ok, ive tried compression but didn't work so I will heat.

[Imbackkids]

Pretty much the only reliable way is going to be cutting it off. Most springs have been tempered and will only take so much reformation after the process.

[ParaGoomba Slayer]

What do you mean by it being to powerful?

It's just a foam dart with a rubber tip.

[K/H_Addict]

Originally Posted by ParaGoomba Slayer

What do you mean by it being to powerful?

It's just a foam dart with a rubber tip.

[keetacongoo]

Rob a bank with a nerf gun. "THIS THING COULD TAKE DOWN A MOUNTAIN GORILLA! GET DOWN OR I'LL FELT YOU IN THE EYE!"
I know what you mean, though, but a powerful one can be fun. Just play at a farther range

[chief]

I mean the spring is to powerful for the gun. It goes back but then I dont have enough room so it wont ****.

[keetacongoo]

yeah, if you want enough room, I think cutting it is the only way. It shouldn't take away any of the power.

[chief]

But will cutting off the flat end were all springs are basically adjacent make it bend different or work different?

[chief]

I just noticed the site changed the word c o c k but not spaced to ****.

[Onion Knight]

Originally Posted by chief

I just noticed the site changed the word c o c k but not spaced to ****.

I think I hear Oncara coming...