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by gyrotech
Mon Dec 23, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

When I originally mounted the cannon. I had done so in a rush to accommodate an upcoming event. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/gyro777/IMAG1071_zpsab6238c1.jpg Now were getting back to my original vision. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/gyro777/IMAG2321_zps3e4c662f.jpg Elevation range...
by gyrotech
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: Ammo & Parts
Topic: Piston Material for Toolie Type Balanced Piston Valve
Replies: 16
Views: 7281

Re: Piston Material for Toolie Type Balanced Piston Valve

delron is way heavier than uhmw and I wonder... Just as heavy if not heavier than aluminum?
by gyrotech
Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/gyro777/IMAG2249_zps10a36d68.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/gyro777/IMAG2251_zps797118ac.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/gyro777/IMAG2252_zps95c3cd6b.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/gyro777/IMAG2253_zps1bb4a5c8.jpg http://img....
by gyrotech
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

wyz2285 wrote:Why not use pneumatic cylinders and just adjust the pressure?
Overkill. I mean... This whole cannon is overkill. Gotta stop somewhere.

Not just that. 1 or 2 psi might be so much pressure that it doesn't recoil.

PS, love the sig.
by gyrotech
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:39 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

Hour of calculations. Make a few springs. Build device to measure spring rates. Adjust method of building springs until proper spring rate is acquired. Or. Make a spring.Try it. Adjust rate if needed. There's two ways to build things. Calculate the hell out of it. Build by the seat of your pants. I ...
by gyrotech
Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

I'm thinking springs will suffice. I was going to coil up my own from some stainless steel wire. Can't really be sure how how much spring pressure I need until trying.
by gyrotech
Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/gyro777/4a3e4f9e2c8194f18e6a0ed55ba9b0ccee9469efdb0a6fa08e51a282c0e0e200_zps856a97df.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/gyro777/IMAG2204_zps6e4ae30d.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/gyro777/IMAG2206_zpse4fff59d.jpg Home position: http://img.p...
by gyrotech
Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:47 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

Good to know!

Sneak peak of slide:

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by gyrotech
Thu Dec 12, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

I'll be putting the whole gun on a slide. The stand will stay put and the entire gun will recoil. Parts are started. I'm staying with my box push button launch system. No interest in holding the gun while it fires, no need.
by gyrotech
Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:40 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

advancedspuds wrote:I just wanted to say, this is a damn fine cannon!
Thank you. :mrgreen:
jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:
gyrotech wrote:I'm thinking 4" travel. Nice and visible.


That's about what the NTW-20 has. Slow motion at 2:10.

Enjoy the 80s soundtrack :D


Good example. I like!
by gyrotech
Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

I cut a foot off the barrel. It was way to long. Drew up plans for the recoil system. How much travel do you think it should have? vote now :mrgreen: I'm thinking 4" travel. Nice and visible. I purchased a 400mw green laser some time ago. Bored of it as a laser pen. It will find a good home in the c...
by gyrotech
Sat Dec 07, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Re: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

Just a little update. I decided to keep the cannon after all. I have plans for a recoil system, reworked valves, new stand, green laser dot sighting, some skinning to really sexy up the look. Not much time on my hands right now but soon. Soon :alien: Very impressive. Will it be easy to feed it with...
by gyrotech
Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:58 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Only problem with selling. I'd have to dismantle it so that it's not a functioning cannon. Too crazy.... Wouldn't want to attract the wrong attention.

Might just hold on to it. Maybe I'll get into it in the off season
by gyrotech
Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:35 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

I think I need to sell this beautiful beast. It was built for the sole reason to have something to do with my girlfriends son. Well she's an X girlfriend now and the cannon just sits. Getting back into MTN biking pretty heavy. Money could be used for something more relevant to what I do.
by gyrotech
Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build
Replies: 109
Views: 34663

Any other good suggestions? Replace the pilot by a safety/pop off valve, add a ignition to the chamber, make the piston airtight on both sides and turn it to a hybrid :lol: should be fine <5x lol........ :lol: Video: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhpRFF9HiTY&feature=youtu.be[/youtube][/yo...