JVAN technical journal

Airsoft Gearbox Guides & Technical Articles

Practical guidance for comparing gear ratios, checking V2 and V3 compatibility, selecting supporting bushings, and planning dependable airsoft gearbox builds.

AEG Cylinder Polishing: Inspection and Safe Limits

AEG Cylinder Polishing: Inspection and Safe Limits

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Cylinder polishing is not a default AEG upgrade. First clean and inspect the cylinder. If the surface is coated, plated, deeply scored, out of round or otherwise damaged, replacement may be safer than removing...
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AEG Cylinders: Ports, Volume and Fit

AEG Cylinders: Ports, Volume and Fit

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An AEG cylinder guides the piston and contains the air displaced during the compression stroke. Choosing one requires more than matching its outside appearance: the cylinder type, port position, effective piston stroke, barrel volume...
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