Thread: Pneumatic Air Cylinders - How to?

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Sorry all, the link in the 'Newbie' thread for this is down. For the life of me I can't seem to find a good comprehensive guide/how to for using pneumatic air cylinders for props for a newbie (maybe I've been in front of the computer too long today!).

Can anybody point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance.

This is a good one to start with. Geared toward newbies

http://wolfstone.halloweenhost.com/P...Cylinders.html

I found this video pretty nifty, It just helps with knowing the different parts on a cylinder but is still very useful.

Hope it helps in some way or other

Phil

and i didn't even post a link :L

here it is YouTube- FrightProps Pneumatic cylinder overview

there are some other really good videos from fright props on YouTube, they go over mounting cylinders and i think there is one on different valves (have to check on that).

Phil

Here is a link that is very good, easy to understand and very informative. I use it occasionally as a "refresher". Beginner's Guide to Props and Pneumatics

Originally Posted by bfjou812

Here is a link that is very good, easy to understand and very informative. I use it occasionally as a "refresher". Beginner's Guide to Props and Pneumatics

Thanks for all the replies guys.

I've looked at the link above & it is quite simple to follow but it has made me realise that there is quite a lot more to pneumatic air props than I thought & I think I'm in danger of trying to run before I can walk!

I think this is a project for next year as there are so many other things I need/want to do first (which are swirling around in my head 24/7 at the moment!) and this is something that I need to sit down, plan & take in properly. However, when I do have that time I know this guide is here so thanks!

Here's another good tutorial site - http://www.monsterguts.com/pneumatic...atic_index.htm

Don't be intimidated! Start with a simple prop and work your way up.