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23-01-2008, 20:52

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Re: Pause a piston?

You can tie two cylinders together, fire one for half way both for full stroke. Much easier, precise and reliable.

This is also a good way to make the stroke lengths you need that are not legally available. Last year we made a 14" stroke this way.

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