Oehler 35P replacement rail

[mkirk9]

I have been using my Oehler chronograph for a few years now and one thing that has really bothered me is the round rail made out of conduit, and how the sensors attach to this rail. Wind kept acting on the sensors and moving the whole assy, plus I was looking for a faster setup time.

SH member johndoe gave me some suggestions regarding my rail project, in a previous post. I have completed my rail and figured out (I hope) how to post pics!

The rail is made out of 1 1/4in ,6061 T6, aluminum tube. Sensors are mounted 2ft apart using the original sensor studs with wing nuts to hold to rail. I use a center stud to hold rail to my tripod (a Sears work light tripod). Plastic end pieces were found in a local hardware store. Painted with OD
Hunter's Specialty Camo spray paint (this stuff is really SOFT and takes forever to dry) then followed up with a Krylon Clear Matte finish. The Krylon dries so much quicker and is a much tougher finish.

This shows rail before end pieces, painting and center stud.

Painted rail with end pieces and attached to tripod with wing nut.

 

[KTDLS7]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

makr,

Great job! I have a 43 that has served me very well except for the "slipping screens". I was always afraid of overtightening the setscrew on the base and breaking the mount. This solves the problem. Heading out to blue L and orange HD and see what they have.

Kevin

 

[shoepop]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

Good job. The new units now ship with adjustable stands @ each end which is a nice feature. They still use the 1/2" electrical conduit.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

where is the third sensor?

 

[Chiller]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

guess he does not want the proof channel

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

prolly

 

[Aries64]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">where is the third sensor? </div></div>
You beat me to it.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">guess he does not want the proof channel</div></div>
I don't know why anyone with a 35P wouldn't want it - the 35P's Proof Channel is one of the features / advantages that sets it apart from all other chronographs.


Keith

 

[Chiller]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Aries64</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">where is the third sensor? </div></div>
You beat me to it.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">guess he does not want the proof channel</div></div>
I don't know why anyone with a 35P wouldn't want it - the 35P's Proof Channel is one of the features / advantages that sets it apart from all other chronographs.


Keith </div></div>

Never said it was wise......

 

[Aries64]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Aries64</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">where is the third sensor? </div></div>
You beat me to it.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">guess he does not want the proof channel</div></div>
I don't know why anyone with a 35P wouldn't want it - the 35P's Proof Channel is one of the features / advantages that sets it apart from all other chronographs.


Keith </div></div>

Never said it was wise...... </div></div>
I know. While I don't know you, I believe that you are experienced and wise enough that.


Keith

 

[KTDLS7]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

I was curious regarding the third screen also - my 43 has three, but did not know if the 35P used two or three.

Kevin

 

[shoepop]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ktdls7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was curious regarding the third screen also - my 43 has three, but did not know if the 35P used two or three.

Kevin </div></div>

35P has 3 sensors/screens.

 

[Chiller]

Re: Oehler 35P replacement rail

use the three with the proof channel.

glad they are making them again.