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by spudkid10
Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: 5" pvc
Replies: 3
Views: 1275

They do, but they don't say where they get it
by spudkid10
Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:51 am
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: 5" pvc
Replies: 3
Views: 1275

5" pvc

This is kind of a stupid question, but I was wondering if anyone knew where I could buy five inch pvc? I want it for my next project, I'm planning a big one, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Any help is appreciated
by spudkid10
Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: pneumatic water gun
Replies: 4
Views: 3005

i'm planning to put a nozzle on it. i'm also going to put actual hose threads on it, because it's leaking.
by spudkid10
Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: pneumatic water gun
Replies: 4
Views: 3005

pneumatic water gun

This was inspired by something I saw on a website called [http://xinventions.com/]. It's a pneumatic water gun. I kind of made the design different, and am going to pick up the parts today. Just thought I'd share the design. I'll post pics of the finished gun in a few days. The water is controlled b...
by spudkid10
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My Chamber blew off. I need help
Replies: 14
Views: 2013

Ok. Thanks for explaining that. It won't happen again. :)
by spudkid10
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My Chamber blew off. I need help
Replies: 14
Views: 2013

Thanks a bunch i'll make sure to do a better job next time i make a cannon (which is very soon) . I'm making a metered propane combustion soon, i think it will be alot of fun, and i'll make sure to cement is properly. Thank you for all the advice.
by spudkid10
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:20 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My Chamber blew off. I need help
Replies: 14
Views: 2013

Oh.. i didn't clean anything. :shock: didn't know thanks a bunch. So should i just use some hot soapy water?
by spudkid10
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:18 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My Chamber blew off. I need help
Replies: 14
Views: 2013

thanks for the help. Next time I'll make sure to use new cement and do a better job gluing.
by spudkid10
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My Chamber blew off. I need help
Replies: 14
Views: 2013

I didn't double post, and the cement was still wet because it was after it blew off and i was gluing it back on
by spudkid10
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:00 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My Chamber blew off. I need help
Replies: 14
Views: 2013

Thanks for the help, but I did use pressure rated pipe, which i made sure of. Also the schrader( thnx for correct spelling :P ) i used was the type that pops in on an indent, so no air leaks out. Oh, and also i made sure i let the pvc cement cure before i used it. I waited a week. ( i know that was ...
by spudkid10
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: My Chamber blew off. I need help
Replies: 14
Views: 2013

My Chamber blew off. I need help

Hi, I've built a few pneumatic guns in the past, but on my most recent one two really bad things happened. 1. I use a bike pump with a schraeder valve, and when i pumped it up, for some reason the chamber exploded straight off it's joints. I was aware how much psi was in it, around 30 psi, and i sti...
by spudkid10
Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:17 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Peacemaker MK4
Replies: 15
Views: 5173

Dude, i was going to build one almost exactly like that! oh well. Good job!
by spudkid10
Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: sprinkler valves
Replies: 2
Views: 890

sprinkler valves

Hello, I've been searching this sight for a while but there is one thing still hanging over me, how the heck can I use a sprinkler valve? I've watched a couple videos on how to mod them, but I still can't figure out how they are suppose to work. Can someone please explain, I really want to stop usin...