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by sudpuzzer
Thu Apr 18, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: Spudchukker III - Vented Piston Hybrid build log
Replies: 39
Views: 15302

Spudchukker III - Vented Piston Hybrid build log

Hey guys, Taking some serious inspiration from SB15's TBMA2.0 and Mr.C's Mjollnir, I have been working on a hybrid of my own. I have been using mainly the pictures in SB15's thread to go on, and have learned a lot about hybrids and pistons from the forums here, and I feel like I am ready to tackle t...
by sudpuzzer
Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: TBMA-230 V2.0
Replies: 88
Views: 58066

Okay, good to know. Thanks. I figured they would withstand more than 150 psi, I just didn't know how much more. I may try and do it with 300 psi fittings just to be sure, if I can find enough at a decent price. I definitely have no plans on exceeding 10x just based on what I've seen from yours and S...
by sudpuzzer
Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:47 pm
Forum: Hybrid Cannons
Topic: TBMA-230 V2.0
Replies: 88
Views: 58066

So, I am thinking about building a hybrid type cannon similar to this style. What kind of galvanized fittings are suitable? It seems like the most common I can find are Schedule 40, 150 psi rated. I'm guessing this is not enough. I have found a few rated at 300 psi, and the 3000 psi forged iron fitt...
by sudpuzzer
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: The Spudchucker II - A propane-powered ABS cannon
Replies: 6
Views: 6581

Bit of a necropost, but I wanted to show you guys a little bit of an update on the Spudchucker, First off, you will notice a nice new paint job. Was going for a bit of a military look, white stencil lettering and whatnot. This was done using Krylon Fusion sparypaint: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2533183...
by sudpuzzer
Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: The Spudchucker II - A propane-powered ABS cannon
Replies: 6
Views: 6581

The first gauge is just the pressure that the regulator is set at. The second gauge is the pressure in the meter pipe. If the regulator/meter pipe won't build 40 psi anymore, I'll have to change the propane cylinder, or do multiple injections until the bottle is empty I suppose.
by sudpuzzer
Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:22 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: 30kv igniter questions
Replies: 11
Views: 3904

I'd just like to point out that the igniter won't work if you place a switch in the circuit with the battery. You can connect the battery directly and nothing will happen. The switch needs to be placed between the two spade connectors located in this picture, circled in red. Or else put a switch in ...
by sudpuzzer
Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: The Spudchucker II - A propane-powered ABS cannon
Replies: 6
Views: 6581

The Spudchucker II - A propane-powered ABS cannon

Hey all, I'd like to show you guys my second potato cannon (first attempt at propane), the Spudchucker II. Features: - Combustion type - Propane fueled - 4" x 26" dual layer combustion chamber - 2" x 60" barrel - 2" x 26" barrel - 3" x 36" barrel - 2" barrels are sharpened with barrel knives - Alumi...