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Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:09 pm
by hwmetzger
Hello guys, first post here!
I was recently given some heavy aluminum extrusions that I thought would make a fantastic barrel for a higher pressure spud gun. Theyre a 2.5" unequal hex extrusion, 1.75" bore and 10ft long. I believe they're 6063-T6, the thinnest point (between bore and wall) is 3/8", making for a heavy wall at the thinnest point.
My initial thought was a hybrid gun. Any ideas on what sort of pressure I could safely use? And any suggestions for general build style here? I'd hate to use these for a run of the mill gun
Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:26 am
by farcticox1
Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:40 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Welcome to the forum!
Burst pressure for that should be around 7000 psi, meaning a high-mix hybrid would definitely be a possibility.
Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:59 am
by Air2theBrain
Drool...their beautiful..if i had one of those my cannon would be on display. 8)
Very nice find indeed enjoy and well done.
Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:48 pm
by farcticox1
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Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:43 pm
by hectmarr
The pipes are very good. With a couple of these I would be in paradise :bom: :bom: :bom: :bom:
Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 7:51 pm
by farcticox1
I'd be happy with 1, those things are looooong
Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:58 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
hwmetzger wrote:And any suggestions for general build style here? I'd hate to use these for a run of the mill gun
You know what would be awesome, a
Wall Gun style launcher.
The octagonal profile of the barrel would really lend itself to the look.
Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:17 am
by Air2theBrain
I would want to build a Golden Boy from one, or a BASR. 8)
Love that pic Jack...that is a massive rifle.
Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 8:22 am
by hectmarr
Tremendous kick! :bounce: :bounce: This serves for the neighbor, when he puts the music strong at dawn hahahaha The wall of 6 "is no problem
Re: Aluminum Extrusion for Barrel Material
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:36 am
by Cthulhu
jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:hwmetzger wrote:And any suggestions for general build style here? I'd hate to use these for a run of the mill gun
You know what would be awesome, a
Wall Gun style launcher.
The octagonal profile of the barrel would really lend itself to the look.
Glad to see C&rsenal here, I loved that video with Mae shooting the wall gun.
