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by Glitch
Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:27 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Intro and first cannon build :D
Replies: 12
Views: 2962

Hmm...thanks all for the advice. Thinking of the penguin mod i could jam the screwdriver into its head and use the alarm clock as a detonation timer. when it goes off...better move... My next one Ive had a few ideas running through my head. I did see that video and that was 1 way i wanted to do. I w...
by Glitch
Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: share your cannon accidents!
Replies: 328
Views: 70209

We didnt do it on purpose, it was accidental (hence my post in this thread). The operating range I use is more than half of that.
by Glitch
Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Intro and first cannon build :D
Replies: 12
Views: 2962

It is pressure rated for the area im firing at. The gauge going Into my air chamber i wrapped with the tef. taping and used a glue to add to the sealing *I forget what its called, but the guy at HD said it would work good to help seal on the outside and inside for what i want to do* The purge valve ...
by Glitch
Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Intro and first cannon build :D
Replies: 12
Views: 2962

Intro and first cannon build :D

Well i finally got to buiding one. Part of the costuming/prop rep community and for years have always wanted to. So here she is... The Elephante. The barrel is 1 1/2 sch. 40 with a 2" air chamber at 2 feet long. I'm using a Rain-bird Sprinkler Valve as my opening, and in line I have a safety on/off ...
by Glitch
Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: share your cannon accidents!
Replies: 328
Views: 70209

Well so far *knock on wood* only 1 event with my first cannon *pics of it to come soon. Mine is a CO2 ran, using a remote line from paintball. Brought it out to air soft one day to take out the tank and we were shooting it in the field just playing 500 with the footballs and i showed my friend how t...