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by PCGUY » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:54 pm » in Combustion Cannons
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I've been wanting to get in some spud shooting action this fall before the weather got cold. I know it's been a while since I filmed anything for...

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PVC is used by plumbers, pool installers, and so on, and local building and construction regulations set the safety and materials...

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The Offcial Machinist Thread: Revised 01/04/2014

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This is where members who need help getting machining done to their spudgun parts. There will be some guide lines and they are as follows:...

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As my title described, 2k for modifying Daytona Recoil system to shoot Nerf darts. Full mechanical no wires no battery only HPA. If you can machine...
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by clemsonguy1125 » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:01 pm
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I keep seeing good deals on ebay for cheap parts that would be great for spud guns but not the kind I build. I figured it would be a good idea to...

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$550 4500psi compressor
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Launcher Failure Analysis Log

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by Velocity » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:28 am
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The idea behind this thread was taken directly from a sticky on the Spudtech forums, seen at I, along with several other members, believe that this...

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I never made my inside out sleeve valve because I didn't know how to use o-ring, most important of all don't try gluing them in place, second if its...
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Golf Ball Barrel FAQ

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by squeaks » Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:42 pm
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Okay, so one of the most asked about barrel is the golf ball barrel. Here are some frequently asked questions(and some unfrequent ones too).

Q: Why...

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I use pvc plugs and caps
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Ammo Ideas

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by PCGUY » Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:48 am
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I have put together a few ammo ideas for different size barrels. All pipe is PVC unless otherwise stated. If you think any ammo ideas should...

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help sorry i typed to fast
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small valve to pilot a qev

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by victorjung » Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:27 am

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Hi everybody i actually pilot a qev with a blow gun. But i found it s to big and it s taking a lot of place in my gun . So i m searching for...

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But you need a lever to push the stem because it's too hard without one, and you can't just thread the stem in because that's not how it works. Some...

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Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:58 am
How durable is bondo body filler?

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by JDP12 » Wed Dec 28, 2011 2:43 am

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Hey all- Workin on my pneumatic rifle, and tryin to decide what to do as a gun body. it's too complex to shape out of wood so I'm going to cast a...

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You could use threaded inserts in your casting, that way the threads aren't directly in the bondo and the force from the repeated screwing(lol) would...

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Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:44 pm
Pneumatic piston cannon help

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by ThatGuy » Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:04 pm

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I am attempting to build my first piston cannon but have a question about the parts I want to use.

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-Chamber= 3 PVC, male/female coupler, Cap,...

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if you really want to have a trigger like a blowgun, use a 1 sprinkler valve modded with a blowgun as the pilot.

Or a o-ring sealed piston :wink:

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Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:52 am
Need to create a form to mold a gun body

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by JDP12 » Sat Dec 24, 2011 11:21 pm

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Hey all- I'm planning on using some of this stuff- www.mcmaster.com part #8644K18 to create a gun body as then I can just cast it and don't worry...

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I would take a good look at using cardboard.

might sound hard to work with.... but if this is a one time mold, you should be able to use a combo of...

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Sun Dec 25, 2011 2:51 pm
adding o-rings to threaded fittings?

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by JDP12 » Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:13 pm

As much fun as sealing threads with teflon tape, testing for leaks, and then resealing it again with tape and retesting for leaks is, On the gun i'm...

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Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:28 am
4500psi/300bar rated piping and fittings.

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by Miles Hardman » Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:17 pm

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Hello,
I am currently working on a HPA project and am having trouble finding places which sell pipes and fittings rated at 3000-4500psi. I require...

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I haven't noticed the same issues with 3000# pipe and fittings that SB15 describes. The few that I've bought have been no more than 2-3x the price of...

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:36 pm
GB energy loss

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by velocity3x » Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:23 pm

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I found this old pic in my computer today. This graph was generated by doppler radar. It shows the projectile speed from the muzzle to the point of...

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Can that really be right? For such a short time, it seems impossible a golf ball can slow down such a significant amount, especially given their...

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Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:20 pm
etched rifling

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by jackssmirkingrevenge » Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:32 pm

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An idea that came from a discussion with Brian that might have some merit - acid etched rifling.

Here's how I see it being done for a short pistol...

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Ah yes...

This works well with lead slugs and it's not particularly deep. The main reason is that It'd require a thicker barrel...

I don't expect...

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Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:42 am
Carbon Fiber Barrels

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by Goats spudz » Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:35 pm
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i recently ordered a Carbon fiber barrel and was wondering about max psi and how accurate it would be, 8mm od x 6mm id

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My thoughts on this entire topic:
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Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:24 am
What to do with bb gun pump and valve assembly?

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by dungdue0 » Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:57 am

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I have a remington air rifle pump and valve assembly as one peice. I dont know what to do with it so maybe you guys can help. anyways here are teh...

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it operates fine i just want to make a captive bolt gun or something cool lol, i was thinking moar like a bolt type setup as i have almost no...

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Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:04 am
Help with construction/materials of a firing chamber?

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by stoj » Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:45 pm

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I'm in the process of building my first pneumatic, and I'm not too sure what to use for the firing chamber (using a qev piloted by a slide, fire...

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Yes, those are in fact too small, but If you're only operating at 80 to 100 PSI, the PVC will do just fine, but If you like the aluminum pipe more,...

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Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:42 pm
Supressor Round

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by Bias_P11 » Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:20 pm
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Pros:
>This round is made up of a solid ammo and a cardboard tube tail, with slits cut in it. It can be made of any semi-flexible sheet rolled into a...

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A bit of a silly idea?

Yeah, look what they also offer...

At first glance, I thought you were showing off new parts that you just made with your...
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Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:21 pm
Where to get standard BSP threads in US?

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by JDP12 » Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:28 pm

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Tried mcmaster, they don't have just plain old BSP threads unless I'm an idiot, they have BSPT, BSPP but not BSP.

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I sometimes get around this by ignoring the sealing ring and whacking some epoxy in instead.

A man after my own heart :)

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Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:19 pm
Mini propane tank

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by Lockednloaded » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:13 am

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So I've building a smallish hybrid, which presents a problem; the propane tank is just as large as the entire gun. I don't want to have to be...

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Zeus posted an easier way in the chat, any opinions?

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Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:13 am
RF Tracking Ideas

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by dewey-1 » Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:08 am

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A lot of ideas for tracking ammo have been discussed but this thread is to post links for for RF transmitters and receivers that are for DIY.

While...

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FYI, Narrowband has better distance than wideband. A narrow band receiver lets the signal in while keeping the noise out resulting in high...

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Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:00 am
ideas for a 3/4" chamber

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by victorjung » Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:50 am

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Hi guys, since today i always used aluminium bottle as chamber in my pneumatic canon like this one:
But it's not a erfect 3/4 npt so it 's not...

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I would suggest a 3/4 pipe nipple, and then you cover the thread in epoxy, and screw the pipe nipple in.

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Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:33 am
how to prevent ammo to fall when you shoot in down direction

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by victorjung » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:16 am
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Hi guy's! I hate something with homade airgun it's when we shoot to the down direction and the ammo just slide down the barrel!!! I had an idea; i...

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The hard part is distancing the magnet so that it holds the bearing with enough strength to prevent it falling out, but doesnt hold it too strongly...
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Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:17 am
long range ammo MiniBoy Mark I

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Following this discussion , I am building a long range ammo using my Sherline lathe and mill.

Here's the plan that I am following:

And what's...

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pshhh... hand held's :P

If I want to stand back and watch something become annihilated, I'll just use , not some cannon that needs to be towed...
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Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:37 pm
personal computers in a machining environment

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by jackssmirkingrevenge » Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:29 am
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My PC decided to pack up recently, still not sure what the problem was but I have a faint suspicion it could be related to the sudden increase in...

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plus if you can move the pc to another room you can put some really loud cooling system on it

why not have a cooler thats quiet?

Gents,

We were...
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Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:15 pm
looking for a blow gun

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by sniperatheart » Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:53 am

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Hi to all. i just joined not too long ago 9iv been building spud guns for a little while and now that in adding more difficult designs i figured it...

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Actually, if the blowgun is used as the pilot valve then it has to hold that pressure for relatively long periods of time. Also, when you post, try...

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Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:07 am
Where to buy larger PVC?

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by crcowboyfan » Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:55 am

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Where do you guys find 3 and 4 pressure rated PVC? The only 4 PVC that Lowes had was the cell core stuff that isn't built to take pressure.

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But youve got to remember, shipping is gonna get you on any length of pipe.

If they have a local yard, and your order is special order, see if you...

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Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:45 pm
Shotshell Wads

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:45 pm

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I'm interested in using shotshell wads as the basis for cheap, easy to make recreational darts. I've read on here that 12ga wads work in 3/4 sch40...

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something i can help with! lol i've actually done this a lot, i've found that i used some leftover 28 gauge wads in 1/2 sch 40 pipe pvc, worked...

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Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:22 pm
Gerber Baby Juice bottles fit perfect in 2" PVC

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by Kanonier » Sun May 02, 2010 3:10 pm

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Has anyone else noticed just how perfect the little 4 fluid ounce plastic juice bottles from Gerber (baby food maker found in any grocery store) fit...

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Ever hear of the nerf vortex football?

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Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:31 am
Mount a scope right on the barrel

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by victorjung » Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:33 pm

Hi, i would like to set up a scope on my airgun but i have no stock.
So i would like to mount it right on the barrel or on the qev like this on pic....

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Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:41 pm
Search help

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by Daltonultra » Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:57 pm
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OK, since the search doesn't work, I need help finding a thread:

A long time ago, somebody linked a site for a company that made large piston-type...

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Make a hybrid! :D

Seems pointless to make that remark. What would anyone do with a SCUBA compressor except build a 200X hybrid? :wink:

Build a...
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Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:35 pm

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