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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:40 pm
by daccel
You and me both
You don't do this full time?
Yes, unfortunately it's hard to market a finished product to diy'ers. Not to mention the liability and potential illegality. But ya gotta dream right
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:37 pm
by FishBoy
jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:daccel wrote:And discovered telescopic brass tubing at a hobby shop (I know, but new to me).
Wonderful invention isn't it
Man I wish I could find a way to make money at this and do it full time.
You and me both
At least as a side job, I have sold 4 launchers, and I will probably begin to sell more as I realize the potential market I have. You can make a decent amount of money off them.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:56 am
by inonickname
FishBoy wrote:jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:daccel wrote:And discovered telescopic brass tubing at a hobby shop (I know, but new to me).
Wonderful invention isn't it
Man I wish I could find a way to make money at this and do it full time.
You and me both
At least as a side job, I have sold 4 launchers, and I will probably begin to sell more as I realize the potential market I have. You can make a decent amount of money off them.
I showed my friends the video's and pics of jsr's pengun and they want one... One said he'd give me 8$ for one, which isn't bad seen as the ones I've built so far probably cost me $1 to make (aud). It's a shame the piston doesn't seal properly, but I think I'll crack it today (pengun #5, go me!)
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:56 pm
by Gippeto
The planets were aligned or some such drivel, and I was able to punch some holes today.
Videos turned out lousy (fuzzy), I won't bother putting them up, but I do have a few pics.
Pressures were gradually increased from 500psi to 1000psi.
No problems were encountered, it went "Boom" every time.
I need more slugs now.
Then we go to 2000psi.
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:30 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
inonickname wrote:I showed my friends the video's and pics of jsr's pengun and they want one... One said he'd give me 8$ for one, which isn't bad seen as the ones I've built so far probably cost me $1 to make (aud). It's a shame the piston doesn't seal properly, but I think I'll crack it today (pengun #5, go me!)
As mentioned above, beware legal and liability issues. I've never sold a complete launcher for this specific reason.
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:07 am
by Lentamentalisk
My god, Gippeto! That will be insane. I think I can speak for all of us, saying that we are psyched for your project!
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:07 am
by POLAND_SPUD
@ gippetto
I don't think the pics show it's real power... in other words - we want MOAR dammage!!
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:34 pm
by Gippeto
No, the pics don't do it justice.
Opportunities to go shooting are few and far between at the moment.
The pop can and the board were all I could scrounge at a moments notice.
I've loaded a concrete block in the back of the truck so I'll be ready with a more worthy target for next time.
Hopefully there will be fewer people (and their cars!) around next time to block my firing range.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:11 am
by ramses
ITWOST: I added a burst disk lid to my pill bottle mini, and damn it is loud!
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:29 am
by FishBoy
I think I'm gonna go fix up my hybrid now. I keep telling myself I'll post it once all the bugs are fixed.
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:16 pm
by FishBoy
I got a small fridge for free @ a friend's yard sale.
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:32 pm
by THUNDERLORD
ITWOST: I've moved from the "Boonies" back to population...My own internet connection soon
(I can check out Gippetto's creation soon!!!)
Moving here from the country though seems like nothing but cops, Faggots and dumb@sses around the city/suburbs...
I must've gotten a little wild out there...I miss being able to piss where I want or whatever.
More components here ,But no-where to shoot
I found dry-ice for 1$ a lb. yesterday woo-hoo!!!
And there's like 10 sporting goods stores nearby with air powered stuff!!!
More soon, just getting over the flu
BTW,[joke]=Q: Why are guns better than wives?...
A: Because you can put a silencer on guns!!!
8)
EDIT: @ FishBoy, what is "Remember DYI" about??? Hope nothings happened to him(?)
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:11 pm
by FishBoy
^^
Well, its pretty much what it says. Only a few people know what happened to him, and the rest of us have no idea. As you probably know, he was a significant member and made many contributions as well as helping me a lot. In short, the sig means basically what it says, don't forget about him.
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:53 pm
by MrCrowley
Think I might build finally build a hybrid. I've stopped and started so many times but boredom has got the better of me.
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:06 pm
by rp181
I think the whole remember DYI thing is over the top. Its one thing to say that for a person you don't know the real name of, And for a hobby =) Its not like he died....