From a 15 year medic those scissors are referred to as trauma sheers my good sir. Love what you are doing and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I am 41 and rediscovering a love for NERF and getting into modding.
hey cap safety glasses are a good item to add if no one else has said anything about them. in all your mod vids you always bring them up so just a thought
Thank you so much for this, a complete overview of what you need and its applications for beginner and beyond. I've been wanting this for a long time and im glad you were the one to do it. I work in a retail store and I watch all the "nerf-tuber" channels to help kids pick stuff out that wont suck, and convince stingy parents to buy sht for their kids and let them have fun. I see so many people come in and say no to buying a blaster because its too expensive or dangerous or because they think kids will lose interest in them and ship it off to good will. When in reality they can buy a cheap blaster, and improve on it later, heaven forbid parents actually spend time with their kids explaining how tools work and showing them how use them. I usually point out your channel because you interact with your fans a lot of the time and most importantly you keep swearing to a minimum. Plus you actually play with kids in mind when going through your vids witch brings a different mind set. Shameless pandering aside I agree with @James White pipe cutters are another thing that's nice to have, as well as sand paper & eye protection of some sort, especially with the dremel. I love how you explain all the different nuances of things that can happen with all the different tools like having to shave the catch springs or place pins back in, stuff that a time lapse video wont show you. Cant wait for an advance toolkit vid in the future, and for nothing but good things to happen to you. Thanks for the video!
Captain Xavier I'd like to mention that, for truly beginning modders (and crafters of all kinds) a great resource for tools can be garage/yard sales. They are an easy way for someone with few or no tools at all to get a jump start for little money. It's not too uncommon to be able to buy an old toolbox with a dozen or so items- usually a set of screwdrivers, a few wrenches, pliers, and a hammer- for $10 or so. I'd also suggest adding small clamps to the list. If you're doing anything with glue, clamps are just lovely. The 1" - 3" size C Clamps are good for most Nerf applications and rarely cost more than a dollar or two. Sandpaper is a good addition too, but I am also a big fan sanding sponges. They're cheap, *much* more reusable, and let you quickly clean large areas for painting or gluing. If you get a good one, it will have 4-6 different grades of coarseness on it, and can be perfect for removing all the tiny warning labels from a shell. Lastly... Magnets. Magnets are SUPER helpful in a couple varieties. I have a lot of magnetic trays for holding screws- LOVE those. An extendable stick with a magnetic tip is great for finding dropped screws or springs that disappear under benches (or into carpet, for indoor modders.) Lastly, a strong magnetic ring can be handy when disassembling blasters where the spring can shoot away. I drop it on the spring to keep it close by, and if a screw is involved I can put the screwdriver through the hole in the magnet. All of these are cheap, under $5 each in most hardware stores.
Some if the best advice I got as a young modder was "never trust an adhesive." It suck with me (no pun intended) One of the things I found useful are dental picks. Work well to set pain in the ass spring like the one in the Strongarm's catch.
@@turtlestudios9970 that might be it. Posts are part of stock dart performance but their is a fix and a boost. Find some 17/32 brass and "nub" the barrels with small short rings. Like an inch
Screwdrivers: #1 (a Chinese-made product size) is a standard screw size for plastic products based on the low stresses on plastic assemblies and the low cost of the screws vs. #2 (a U.S.-made product size). On quality designed plastic clam-shell products, the screw head clearance holes are made for a typical #1 screwdriver shaft.
Your channel inspired me greatly and because of that I made some of my own custom weapons: I made a small pocket lightsaber/laser pointer by getting a perfectly sized laser pointer that a mega dart could slip onto(I took off the tip) and whenever I activate the actual laser pointer it lights up the mega dart foam and the laser points down the middle (it's about the size of a mega dart and it's foam so it's completely safe) I also made a drain blaster shotgun that shoots 4 darts (the drain blaster is not activated by a trigger you just pump it once to fire) and the barrel is not like a maverick cylinder it is actually two barrels from a crappy blaster I found taped together. Thank you for being an extremely entertaining youtuber and thank you for inspiring me :) (by the way where would I find you on other social medias?)
I think I have that same screwdriver. I got mine from Harbor Freight. It took me a while to find a good bit that fit both the screws and into the holes in the shells.
you could cut springs with a cutting wheel on your Dremel tool. The one problem is that once you have cut the spring, then the metal is very hot and will burn you if you are not careful.
Was hoping someone or you can make a video one for doing commissions? What you need. And if you had a budget of 150 bucks this is what you would get. Thank you for your help with me so far. Love ur videos.
Captain Xavier, I plan on removing the the buzz bee stock point on my Interceptor and replacing it with a nerf stock point, I've cut off and sanded the piece from the back of a recon and plan on attaching it with loctite plastic epoxy, but I realised that due to the shape of the blaster, which curves forward near the top, I'll need to do some body filling, Can you recommend an epoxy putty to use for this purpose? I was leaning towards Apoxie Sculpt, but if there's something cheaper or easier to use that will work just as well, I'd like to know about it. This is my first time ever doing something like this. I'm also concerned about what to do to ensure the two halves of the shell will fit together cleanly, and still be possible to disassemble the blaster. I was considering just doing the epoxy with the shell appart, and then sanding down the inside until they fit cleanly.
What seems to be the issue? I don't have an expanded plunger available to make the video with. I might be able to talk you through the issue. Email me. This thread is going to get buried in the chat.
Hey Captain! I cant for the life of me find any info on your ceiling mounted Dremel. Is it pneumatic like a die grinder or just a standard electric Dremel? It would be a great help if you could help me pick something similar for my shop. Thank you for everything you do for this hobby, and always giving those around you a good laugh despite what your mind troubles you with. I hope you're well and your "brain worms" aren't being mean to you.
Quick question, have you heard of any coin mods for a Stampede, I'm Getting one soon and would like to know if you think it would ne possible, or any other really easy mods i can do to a Stampede.(I have NO experience in modding blasters of any kind, so if you do know of anything extremely simple I can do to mod a Stampede, it would be greatly appreciated!!! Much thanks for your time, and effort!
Was it intentional to not include a soldering iron? You mentioned you'd make a soldering video next week, but I personally consider a soldering Iron to be one of the basic tools. A soldering iron is one of the tools that I've had access to for longer than I can remember, back when I borrowed my dads tools before I've built my own set. However, even though I can use a soldering Iron passably, I still have no idea how electricity works, I'm more of a mechanical engineer than electrical.
Soldering does not, in my opinion, fall into the category of "beginning modding." One can do a lot of damage if you mis-wire a LiPo so I will be covering soldering separately.
Wow. I literally have a drill, a tap, and sandpaper (not even files), a screwdriver, a hack saw, and (luckily) a scroll saw. The only real "mod" I ever did was make a rainbow pistol.
The Nerf Beaver 1) There's plenty of stefan tutorials on TH-cam. 2) With the increase of 3rd party companies offering cheaper dart alternatives, stefans are all but obsolete at this point.
Hi I'm New in the Nerf community and own no Nerf guns and hope you can spare any Nerf guns even a night finder but hope to receive a deploy with mag and darts. PS the more guns the better . Pps saying no is better than not responding.
From a 15 year medic those scissors are referred to as trauma sheers my good sir. Love what you are doing and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I am 41 and rediscovering a love for NERF and getting into modding.
hey cap safety glasses are a good item to add if no one else has said anything about them. in all your mod vids you always bring them up so just a thought
Good point. I didn't think of them as a tool...but they certainly should be in the toolkit.
Thank you so much for this, a complete overview of what you need and its applications for beginner and beyond. I've been wanting this for a long time and im glad you were the one to do it.
I work in a retail store and I watch all the "nerf-tuber" channels to help kids pick stuff out that wont suck, and convince stingy parents to buy sht for their kids and let them have fun. I see so many people come in and say no to buying a blaster because its too expensive or dangerous or because they think kids will lose interest in them and ship it off to good will. When in reality they can buy a cheap blaster, and improve on it later, heaven forbid parents actually spend time with their kids explaining how tools work and showing them how use them.
I usually point out your channel because you interact with your fans a lot of the time and most importantly you keep swearing to a minimum. Plus you actually play with kids in mind when going through your vids witch brings a different mind set.
Shameless pandering aside I agree with @James White pipe cutters are another thing that's nice to have, as well as sand paper & eye protection of some sort, especially with the dremel. I love how you explain all the different nuances of things that can happen with all the different tools like having to shave the catch springs or place pins back in, stuff that a time lapse video wont show you. Cant wait for an advance toolkit vid in the future, and for nothing but good things to happen to you. Thanks for the video!
Captain Xavier I'd like to mention that, for truly beginning modders (and crafters of all kinds) a great resource for tools can be garage/yard sales. They are an easy way for someone with few or no tools at all to get a jump start for little money. It's not too uncommon to be able to buy an old toolbox with a dozen or so items- usually a set of screwdrivers, a few wrenches, pliers, and a hammer- for $10 or so.
I'd also suggest adding small clamps to the list. If you're doing anything with glue, clamps are just lovely. The 1" - 3" size C Clamps are good for most Nerf applications and rarely cost more than a dollar or two.
Sandpaper is a good addition too, but I am also a big fan sanding sponges. They're cheap, *much* more reusable, and let you quickly clean large areas for painting or gluing. If you get a good one, it will have 4-6 different grades of coarseness on it, and can be perfect for removing all the tiny warning labels from a shell.
Lastly... Magnets. Magnets are SUPER helpful in a couple varieties. I have a lot of magnetic trays for holding screws- LOVE those. An extendable stick with a magnetic tip is great for finding dropped screws or springs that disappear under benches (or into carpet, for indoor modders.) Lastly, a strong magnetic ring can be handy when disassembling blasters where the spring can shoot away. I drop it on the spring to keep it close by, and if a screw is involved I can put the screwdriver through the hole in the magnet. All of these are cheap, under $5 each in most hardware stores.
:D
Some if the best advice I got as a young modder was "never trust an adhesive." It suck with me (no pun intended) One of the things I found useful are dental picks. Work well to set pain in the ass spring like the one in the Strongarm's catch.
The strongarm catch spring isn’t actually hard. You just have to put in the catch, and then feed the spring in through the hole in it.
By the way, have any of you taken the air restrictor out of your strongarm and somehow made it weaker ? Cuz that happened to me and I need help
@@turtlestudios9970 AR or dart pegs? If it was the dark pegs you need them to stretch the outside of the dart against the.
@@clownienerf it was both
@@turtlestudios9970 that might be it. Posts are part of stock dart performance but their is a fix and a boost. Find some 17/32 brass and "nub" the barrels with small short rings. Like an inch
Screwdrivers: #1 (a Chinese-made product size) is a standard screw size for plastic products based on the low stresses on plastic assemblies and the low cost of the screws vs. #2 (a U.S.-made product size). On quality designed plastic clam-shell products, the screw head clearance holes are made for a typical #1 screwdriver shaft.
Something I could add to you list of tools sandpaper
oooh, another good one.
Harbor Freight also has a good beginner Dremel set including the pats to cut off and such for only 10 dollars. Good for sanding and light cutting.
Your channel inspired me greatly and because of that I made some of my own custom weapons:
I made a small pocket lightsaber/laser pointer by getting a perfectly sized laser pointer that a mega dart could slip onto(I took off the tip) and whenever I activate the actual laser pointer it lights up the mega dart foam and the laser points down the middle (it's about the size of a mega dart and it's foam so it's completely safe)
I also made a drain blaster shotgun that shoots 4 darts (the drain blaster is not activated by a trigger you just pump it once to fire) and the barrel is not like a maverick cylinder it is actually two barrels from a crappy blaster I found taped together. Thank you for being an extremely entertaining youtuber and thank you for inspiring me :) (by the way where would I find you on other social medias?)
Nice! Good stuff.
All my contact info is in the video description.
Captain, can you do a mod tips video on how to properly wire LED's to put inside your blaster?
I have added it to the list. :)
I think I have that same screwdriver. I got mine from Harbor Freight. It took me a while to find a good bit that fit both the screws and into the holes in the shells.
Currently moding a fury fire, and this video was very helpful, thank you!
I would suggest a cutting mat if you don't have a dedicated work surface
oooh, good one. I would not have thought of that.
I use an old Tonka carpet
you could cut springs with a cutting wheel on your Dremel tool. The one problem is that once you have cut the spring, then the metal is very hot and will burn you if you are not careful.
One thing I would ad Captain is a Pipe cutter...for brass and every tube you got...
Good one!
I would appreciate a Monday mod tips for soldering. I’m new to it, I find the way you explain things to be easily digested
th-cam.com/video/AarIGHRzBjk/w-d-xo.html
E-tape and threading tape for the mods dealing with air seals.
Of cool episode the "cast cutters" I have some for dealing with horse tack
See! Everything! They are amazing!
Harbor Freight Has a 5 or 6 piece set for 3-4 dollars that will work on pretty much any blaster I have encountered.
Was hoping someone or you can make a video one for doing commissions? What you need. And if you had a budget of 150 bucks this is what you would get. Thank you for your help with me so far. Love ur videos.
An ace hardware #2 spring works great as a catch it just needs cut but you can do that
oh Capt, i need this video thank you i will get on it right away
This Video is epic when the opening of the dungeon and dragons soundtrack starts playing as your watching
Capt, why don't you link some tools to some on an affiliation page like amazon and make some coin for your channel??
...sounds like work... :P
Captain Xavier, my friend really wants a Stryfe and he loves your channel can you sign one and send it to me? Please!
Captain Xavier, I plan on removing the the buzz bee stock point on my Interceptor and replacing it with a nerf stock point, I've cut off and sanded the piece from the back of a recon and plan on attaching it with loctite plastic epoxy, but I realised that due to the shape of the blaster, which curves forward near the top, I'll need to do some body filling, Can you recommend an epoxy putty to use for this purpose? I was leaning towards Apoxie Sculpt, but if there's something cheaper or easier to use that will work just as well, I'd like to know about it. This is my first time ever doing something like this. I'm also concerned about what to do to ensure the two halves of the shell will fit together cleanly, and still be possible to disassemble the blaster. I was considering just doing the epoxy with the shell appart, and then sanding down the inside until they fit cleanly.
Those trauma sheers are capable to cut a penny! We saw it done during our days in the EMS program. Good times
I used them to just the sheet metal I made my Smartgunner armor out of...
Safety glasses of course! You're a responsible adult and role model! ;D
Eyes are a handicap used by the weak! :P
Lol mod parties sound like the most fun thing ever.
When you're watching captain Xavier videos and he makes a new one :D
To remove pins I use my dads drift pin set so works amazing
Thank u for this I'm a beginner modded and this helped so much! Can't wait for flywheels I need help with my rapid strike :)
You are welcome!
Captain Xavier I just want to say u have one of the best comment sections ever it's amazing!
Could you please do a video on the expanded plunger tube setup? I am needing help!
Can you be more specific? What blaster? Which expanded plunger tube?
@@CaptainXavier the retaliator worker xpt.
What seems to be the issue? I don't have an expanded plunger available to make the video with. I might be able to talk you through the issue. Email me. This thread is going to get buried in the chat.
@@CaptainXavier ok.
@@CaptainXavier I've sent it.
everything on that table I can get at harbor freight also except the dremel
Hey Captain! I cant for the life of me find any info on your ceiling mounted Dremel. Is it pneumatic like a die grinder or just a standard electric Dremel? It would be a great help if you could help me pick something similar for my shop.
Thank you for everything you do for this hobby, and always giving those around you a good laugh despite what your mind troubles you with. I hope you're well and your "brain worms" aren't being mean to you.
It is electric. Search Amazon for "hanging rotary tool"
Thank you for the help, hope you have a wonderful day!~
love your videos keep it up
Quick question, have you heard of any coin mods for a Stampede, I'm Getting one soon and would like to know if you think it would ne possible, or any other really easy mods i can do to a Stampede.(I have NO experience in modding blasters of any kind, so if you do know of anything extremely simple I can do to mod a Stampede, it would be greatly appreciated!!! Much thanks for your time, and effort!
Coin mods will not work. However, there are cheap upgrade springs for it. Be sure to check out my reassembly guide for the Stampede. It will help.
@@CaptainXavier Thanks Capn' I Appreciate it!
The cast scissors are called trauma sheers
Was it intentional to not include a soldering iron? You mentioned you'd make a soldering video next week, but I personally consider a soldering Iron to be one of the basic tools.
A soldering iron is one of the tools that I've had access to for longer than I can remember, back when I borrowed my dads tools before I've built my own set. However, even though I can use a soldering Iron passably, I still have no idea how electricity works, I'm more of a mechanical engineer than electrical.
Soldering does not, in my opinion, fall into the category of "beginning modding." One can do a lot of damage if you mis-wire a LiPo so I will be covering soldering separately.
Great video Xavier question for you would a scroll saw and a bench sander be a good investment ?
+Cj Nerf yes
Do you have any suggestions on decent one not the most expensive and also not the cheapest ?
+Cj Nerf Craftsman
Captain Xavier thank you Xavier
I would recommend how to properly thread two springs together.
Hey captain in what stores can I find apoxy putty
Any hardware store should have them. I favor Oatey's Fit it Stick. It can be found in the plumbing aisle at Lowe's
Captain Xavier can u get that one amazon
Hello captain!
HI!
I use a dry erase maker instead of a permanent marker or pencil
Wow. I literally have a drill, a tap, and sandpaper (not even files), a screwdriver, a hack saw, and (luckily) a scroll saw. The only real "mod" I ever did was make a rainbow pistol.
Can you do an epsode on choosing catch and trigger springs for spornger upgrades
PlyCoBeast yh that would be great
That actually was going to be the video today but then I got this suggestion and had to do it. Catch springs will be next week.
is trigger spring necessary
Never in my experience...unless you just really want a heavy trigger pull.
Does anyone know the difference between K26 and the c836 spring? Which is beefier, and is one smaller than the other?
c836 is beefier but not as long.
Captain Xavier Thanks!
I saw this video on 666 views and Captain Xavier, what could I use instead of a Full Auto parts from a Rapidstrike for my stryfe + reatilator combo
Well, there does exist a full auto kit for the Stryfe. You might also try an Auto-Tommy 20 pusher.
Thank you for helping me with this can you possibly drop a link to the full auto kit
tacticoolfoam.com/collections/stryfe-modification-parts/products/nerf-stryfe-full-auto-kit
Cap, can u do a Monday mod tip on how to properly dispose paint cans?
Pobody_s Nerfect go to your local hazardous disposal center or just look it up
I have the exact same hacksaw
Captain xaivier why dont u use a switch shot for a arm gun instead of the rampage
Because it is not mag fed and slamfire?
Fair point but it would make it slimmer than a bulky rampage
nolan kalfut in his loadout he has a chuncky cut up rampage. This was his latest video so u would read the comment
Hunter Wonson It is actually a raider, I believe. :P
Either way
What kind of lube would you recommend to use (
white lithium grease or whatever OutofDarts.com or FoamblastShop.com sell.
You once mentioned a shedgefire shells pack from hasbro in one of your older videos. Is it still possible to get these? And where can i get these?
Freashskywalker amazon
Havent seen them there.
what is the shell pack called on amazon?
No, Nerf has stopped offering them. Ebay is your best bet now and they will not be cheap.
What is that shell package called? Cause i looked for them and havent found them yet.
what type of epoxy do you rec-emend? PLEASE REPLY SOON!!!!!!
I use Oatey's Fix-it stick from Lowes
@@CaptainXavier GOOD my father works there and gets a 10% discount. THANK YOU!! This is helpful. I am working on four commissions and needed this.
Nice
Could you do one on basic integration :)
There is no such thing as "basic integration." It is an advanced concept. But yes, I will cover integration eventually.
How to solder off locks
...what?
go watch coop772's vid on removing the locks on a stryfe?
Snip strip and solder
Yaay
I bought my Dremel at a yard sale for $10
Do you think that it would be helpful to make a vid about maybe stefans, iam not sure if you use stefans any how, so nevermind
The Nerf Beaver
1) There's plenty of stefan tutorials on TH-cam.
2) With the increase of 3rd party companies offering cheaper dart alternatives, stefans are all but obsolete at this point.
Can I have a rapid stike plz
Yes, They exist. They can be bought. Therefore you can have one.
Now if you are asking if I will give you one for free? No.
I am a lucky son of a b1tch to have all of those tools from my grandpa
He liked the comment even though the video is 3 years old true legend
I get notified of all new comments, no matter how old the video is. :)
Captain Xavier I use a hand drill mate, get on my level
Evolve.
Captain you should build a mortar for nerf rockets
Hi I'm New in the Nerf community and own no Nerf guns and hope you can spare any Nerf guns even a night finder but hope to receive a deploy with mag and darts. PS the more guns the better . Pps saying no is better than not responding.
Certainly...but only if you come pick them up. I do not ship blasters for free.
Captain Xavier where do you live or where do I go to get them
Captain Xavier if I paid for shipping how much is it PS shout-out popular gamer
All my contact info is in the video description.
Captain Xavier how much is it to ship
hi
hello