Little mod on the mini Evolution

[wildboy]

I had a first run with the mini Evolution on Friday I outlined for 2 hours with it on an arm piece. I didnt like it too much it felt strange similar to the Swiss or the Bishop. Very hard hit and very very little give. Its not for me Im used to the Rapier and Im looking for something similar.

So I thought if I could change the give/hardness of the mini Evolution by fiddleing around with the backspring and I did cut the sides of the backspring to make it smaller and less hard(stiff?)

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It totally changed the give of the machine its way softer now and has more give... Cant wait to use it again tomorrow

Edit:

I also took apart the armature bar system and grinded it down on the sides where the armature pin sits a little the armature pin was relatively stiff.

[OwlsDen]

Very nice. I hope it lines like a rapier!

[wildboy]

I think it can be done Ill play around with a couple of different springs. I cut too much off this time I compared it to the Rapier and its a little softer

[Baldrick]

I'll watch this with interest too, I do like my little Evo but every machine can be tailored to suit the individual.

[OwlsDen]

You might want to try just smoothing out the give some with the stock spring.

[wildboy]

I'll watch this with interest too, I do like my little Evo but every machine can be tailored to suit the individual.

Was yours as I described mine? Really hard and little give?

[Baldrick]

Mine seems to have plenty of give when not running - I'm meaning the 'feel' but when running it does hit quite hard.

I was thinking though how much give can the rear spring give, then motor lifts and pulls the armature bar - surely the rear spring is simply a pivot point ?

[wildboy]

Hmmm but it does swing through a little when running? If youre right it could be that the armature pin sat too tight... Mine is hitting very soft now while running

[wildboy]

Take a peek

[OwlsDen]

Says video is private, can't watch it.