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by KurlyQ
Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My first air cannon
Replies: 23
Views: 4635

Yes I agree this cannon sucks :wink: , but still, I made this cannon a WHILE ago...way back in 7th grade! (I'm in 10th grade now).
this cannon might suck comparatively, but personally, I don't think it sucks for a 12-13 year old with hardly any help.
by KurlyQ
Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My first air cannon
Replies: 23
Views: 4635

Thanks for the feedback...Now I feel retarded! :D
well, anyways, i have $200 to throw around, so my next one should be much better :)
by KurlyQ
Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My first air cannon
Replies: 23
Views: 4635

it is NOT DWV pipe. it is SCH-40 pipe, rated to 220 psi
by KurlyQ
Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My first air cannon
Replies: 23
Views: 4635

My first air cannon

Here's the first air cannon I have ever made. I made it a while ago (I was a 7th grader, with hardly any help). I just discovered this forum recently, so I decided to post it. Nothing special. :wink: Specs: Air reservoir: 4" PVC pipe, about 5-6 feet long Valve: regular sprinkler valve :) Barrel(s): ...
by KurlyQ
Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Attaching PVC to a soda bottle?
Replies: 20
Views: 18937

Attaching PVC to a soda bottle?

I have already built one air cannon, but it is rather bulky, hard to transport, and the air reservoir takes waaaayyy too long to fill. For my Second air cannon, I decided to use a two liter soda bottle for an air reservoir. I found that a half inch PVC pipe fit nicely in the neck of the bottle, but ...