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by 88pathoffroad
Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Miniature Guns
Topic: Aluminum mini-mini combustion spudgun idea
Replies: 2
Views: 2783

Aluminum mini-mini combustion spudgun idea

I scored some nice limited-edition anodized aluminum 7-11 Slurpee straws recently with the thought that I'd like to try to use one to make a nice all-aluminum mini spudgun. I have an aluminum cable TV fitting with o-ringed caps I'd like to use for the combustion chamber. I'm going to sand and polish...
by 88pathoffroad
Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: new over/under cannon(lots of pics)
Replies: 33
Views: 8656

I made my inline combustion with cellcore PVC and it works fine. I've fired lots of spuds through it already...
by 88pathoffroad
Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: What is the best fuel, how to light it
Replies: 10
Views: 3029

First thought, build a real spud gun instead of mucking about with bottles and matches. You're gonna burn yourself.

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by 88pathoffroad
Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Blunt Lakes simulator
Replies: 5
Views: 1543

Measure everything and convert it to inches and go from there.
by 88pathoffroad
Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: How to Build a Propane Meter
Replies: 56
Views: 27246

FYI: Video link no longer works.
by 88pathoffroad
Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: First big cheap combustion gun build
Replies: 12
Views: 4104

I'm in Oregon. I'll have to visit the plumbing supply place some time here and see about getting the good stuff for my next build. I've run another 20 lbs of spuds through it and I seem to be getting between 500-700 feet if my estimation skills are any good. I've recorded one shot of 550 feet with a...
by 88pathoffroad
Wed Sep 17, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: First big cheap combustion gun build
Replies: 12
Views: 4104

Not sure where you are located, but Home Depot and Lowes sells short 2' and 5' sticks of pressure rated PVC. You'll probably be ok with this spray a pray model, but cell core materials are considered bad practice when building a spuddy. Also, with your performance hop ups, your fan and dual spark g...
by 88pathoffroad
Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:16 am
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: First big cheap combustion gun build
Replies: 12
Views: 4104

The ABS is fine. Plenty of people have used foamcore ABS (also known as cellular core) for combustions. SpudBlaster15, Pete_Zaria, and plenty others that don't pop into mind now. I think the design is good. There's no need to wrap the whole thing in electrical tape, either. If the ABS decides to go...
by 88pathoffroad
Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: First big cheap combustion gun build
Replies: 12
Views: 4104

I can hear the vultures already. What you have made is an accident waiting to happen IMHO. What possesed you to use such crappy materials? Don't say money either- if you can't afford to make it safe please don't make it bro! It won't blow up straight away either, but it will eventually. Be carefull...
by 88pathoffroad
Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: First big cheap combustion gun build
Replies: 12
Views: 4104

First big cheap combustion gun build

I previously built a gun with a 3"x10" chamber and a 38" 1.5" barrel; it shoots spuds pretty well, so I decided to go one step bigger. Couldn't resist. I'm using propane from a trigger torch for fuel and self-regulating it by counting, heh. Planning on building a regulator setup sometime soon. I don...