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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:38 pm
by spudgunnerwryyyyy
Well it owns, man aren't guns you machine yourself the best. And isn't machine used as a verb the best word ever. Lol, great job dude.

Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:35 am
by fred
Thanks for the compliments . I make steel guns because I have the materials and equipment. The same thing can be done with PVC. Some of the designs are carry overs from what I learned on here. You can learn from anyone if you watch and listen.
My first PVC gun was nothing to brag about so don,t ever sell yourself short just because you do not have the tools or money. I have seen some really nice guns on here, especially considering the limited funds and equipment the maker had. The fun of creating something yourself is what really matters so everyone keep up the good work.
Remember any effort no matter how small is worth making.

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:38 pm
by gwoloshyn
The GOD himself has SPOKEN! That gun is SICK .

Sorry to kick up old topic, forgot it was dated 2 months ago. Anyhow, this gun deserves to be a sticky IMHO.

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:08 am
by Novacastrian
Yeah, what about damage pics fred? Do you still post here?

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 3:25 am
by fred
Hi. all. I have been a little lax here lately about posting. I do have a lot of pictures to take and diagrams to post yet. It is getting cold up here in the northeast so I have slowed down some. I am working on a new full auto propane gun which is taking a bit of time to develop.
I have some nice rockets that have a glow stick in them for night shooting. I will post them first. The last one I shot went about 300 yards and than leveled off and kept going. We never did find it. It caught a wind current and went to Bagdad I guess.

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:23 am
by Thursto
Wow, just wow. Im so jealous :evil: That is some nice crafting done there, love the rigged up scope, looks nuts! Yes we do tend to love damage pics !!! I cant wait to see another amazing creation of yours, how long did it take you to construct that?? must of been a few weeks/months, depending on how long u worked on it at a time. Just truly amazing!

~Thursto

Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:42 am
by fred
Thanks for the compliant Thursto. The gun took about a week. I had all the material on hand so it went quickly. Finding parts and materials usually takes longer than the fabrication. The only thing I shot was 1/2" plywood at 40 feet. The spud went through. Not much to look at, just a round 1" hole.One thing I do for each shot is put in a 1" insulation board wad. The wad goes in first than the ammo. That way almost anything can be shot as the wad creates the barrel seal. I even put in a hand full of gravel, that was rather wild like a shotgun.
I have a lot of pictures to post, just not sure where to post them all.

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:55 pm
by Maniac
that thing is so frikin awsome im so frickin scared of it. i dont like the fricken red thing on the end though. it looks like something the fricken gods made its fricken blinding me i want i want.

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:51 pm
by schmanman
don't say " frikin"!!!!!!!


well, you can say it, but not every other word, it becomes "a bit much"...

as for the gun.....


beautiful craftsmanship.

you should build a completely lathed aluminum piston valve. it is yet to have been done, and it looks as though you've got the skills. :wink:

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:57 pm
by Maniac
sorry i had the immediate sudden uncontrolable urge to say frikin as many times as i could. But again this is a wonderful cannon cant wait for the damage pics

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:46 pm
by Baske
That's really an awesome gun! How thick is the wall from your chamber?

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:03 pm
by Taco
Wow...that is a beautiful gun you have there Fred. It's so shiny....... :shock: I really want to see some damage pictures or a video. Good Job! :thumbleft:

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:39 pm
by STHORNE
HOLEY SHYTE!!! I am honored to be a part of this topic, amongst your amazing cannon...WOWZA!!!

very impressive and terrifying :D

some questions though:..
*How long did it take you to make it?
and
*Can the platform swivel (rotate 360 degrees)?


again, very nice work 8)
--sthorne

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:45 pm
by shiftyguy
Oh yeah...

I will join his religion too.....

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:50 pm
by ArticWolf
WOW!!! That is one Sweet cannon. :) Have you got a video of you shooting it yet. Look's like it sounds Sweet too.