Load2 experiments
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:46 pm
I have moved onto this thread as my previous posts were probably on the wrong sub section and the Load2 is definitely a competition item. They are available to buy but seem prohibitively expensive. The mk.1 was made from plastic plumbers pipe clips (22mm), a 4" steel repair plate and some M5 nuts and bolts. The bottom clip has a penny washer heated and melt fitted as a base, the top clip is cut on the diagonal to remove drag material. Both clips were eased with a file to compromise grip and release. They work ok but there is not much spring in the plastic and they tend to release in a "V" into my hand. further easing created poor retention
The mk.2 used the same steel plate but used sprung steel "terry clips" (a UK name?) on a 30mm M5 bolt with washers for the spacing (I used washers as I could vary the height) and a nyloc nut at the bottom. these had superior retention and release properties and no base plate was necessary. The only problem was the finish on the clips, I had to carefully file all the burrs off or I would tear my hand to shreds. I then realised what I needed for the next mod. Both attempts were too short. To be able to get my hand on both cartridges securely, I have ordered some 5" plates (with rounded corners too) and will continue to experiment
The mk.2 used the same steel plate but used sprung steel "terry clips" (a UK name?) on a 30mm M5 bolt with washers for the spacing (I used washers as I could vary the height) and a nyloc nut at the bottom. these had superior retention and release properties and no base plate was necessary. The only problem was the finish on the clips, I had to carefully file all the burrs off or I would tear my hand to shreds. I then realised what I needed for the next mod. Both attempts were too short. To be able to get my hand on both cartridges securely, I have ordered some 5" plates (with rounded corners too) and will continue to experiment