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Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:48 pm

If you use the normal compressor hose, I don't think you would have too much trouble with leaks, as long as you tighten the hose clamp a good bit.

It's also overkill, but you could use pressure washer hose if you can't find anything else.
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Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:57 pm

Ok, ill try that, idc what the homedepot people say.

But i still might try a pressure washer hose, if i can get one.
4SPC, My 4" piston 3" porting cannon
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Fix up copper cannon
Fix up 4SPC
Start Stirrup pump
Start Toolies piston bazooka
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Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:19 pm

Double Post... Disregard that.

Its done!! but its late to put up pics and im a little light headed from the fumes. :duckie: :drunken: (I think the duck is cool and i have never seen it posted)

But i tried to test it out and got some problems,

1. Too big pilot volume
2. Didnt lube the seat pipe all the way, which caused a jam, which can be why the piston didnt pilot.

3. Need to fix sealing face.

Although minor problems, they are annoying, but soon enough, i shall have power!!. :twisted:
Last edited by SpudUke5 on Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.
4SPC, My 4" piston 3" porting cannon
Memo:
Fix up copper cannon
Fix up 4SPC
Start Stirrup pump
Start Toolies piston bazooka
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Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:29 pm

Clean gun, I want my next project to be a copper gun similar to this (probably, I keep changing my mind though). Anyway, hope you get it working soon.
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:16 pm

Ok i got it working (hooray) but i still wont have pics, and the gun is going to be Out of order for now, because i need to the piston (cast a new hot glue piston) and make it bigger.

It shoots pretty nicely but i get some problems with the sealing face.

Dont worry i got everything under control and soon i will get 300 psi.
4SPC, My 4" piston 3" porting cannon
Memo:
Fix up copper cannon
Fix up 4SPC
Start Stirrup pump
Start Toolies piston bazooka
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