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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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Good Deals Thread

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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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Epoxy after PVC gluing?

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:05 pm

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My next project requires me to sleeve a PVC pipe inside a length of square PVC structural tubing.

For the initial connection, I used medium...

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I'll start then. Thanks for the help.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:19 pm
Micro chamber help which one? .... and other questiones

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by theBOOM » Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:13 pm

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Ok guys, im building a micro 2x hybrid out of PVC ... don't kill me for using pvc, I think that 1/2 pipe rated to 600 psi+ should handle the pressure...

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Oh dont worry... im only taking this up to a 4x mix at the most.. I prboably wont... its made for 2x but im making a high mix hybrid out of an...

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PVC molding?

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:03 pm

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Is it possible to melt down PVC and mold it around existing dry PVC? Will it adhere properly and retain reasonable strength?

The picture should...

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It's probably not too much different from polycarbonate or other clear acrylic, which can be heated to mold temperatures using a plywood box with...

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Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:14 pm
Dart ammo for HIGH powered gun

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by c11man » Wed May 13, 2009 9:05 pm
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i am designing a 400psi all copper triggered burst disk cannon and want to shoot nail darts from it. i will be using some 2 1/2in sharpened nails...

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lol
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Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:41 pm
Unglueing?

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by skyjive » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:11 pm

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So I have two close-fitting brass tube sections glued together concentrically, with the inside of one glued to the outside of a smaller one. I need...

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... Use lots of ventilation. Often the fumes are toxic.

No, inhale them and see if you get high.
If you did you could sell the stuff and buy some...

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Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:41 pm
New Cannon, New Ammo

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by mikemurph » Thu Jun 11, 2009 11:41 am

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I've built a new combustion gun (Its not on this site yet, because I'm working on the aesthetics to make it look better) but I used a strange sized...

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Paper is the best :D very easy make shells from it, but give damaged pic :)

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Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:06 pm
High pressure pump check valve?

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by inonickname » Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:31 am

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Well, I've cast a piston, turned an o ring retainer (it's floating o ring et cetera), cut my aluminum stock to size and found a hardened steel rod...

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Check valves are pretty simple if you've got a lathe. :)

There is one I modified to make it seal positively in this thread. Essentially I added an...

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Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:24 am
Hijacking my own thread...

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by MountainousDew » Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:25 pm
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Today me and my friends were skateboarding in Lowes, we made some ghetto ramps in the plywood section and were having fun! Okay, not really but how...

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now therea an idea, harley davidson with on board spudgun
Disguise it as an exhaust pipe...
And if it would be a combustion you could disguise the...
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Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:17 am
Rubber Golf Balls

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by thedeathofall » Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:56 pm

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So I was walking through Target, and I stop at the sports section to see what kind of bike pumps they have. (Word of advice, the pumps from target...

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They'd definitely be good for testing purposes. As for doing any damage they'd be completely useless.

The Amazon link even said they were meant to...

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Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:28 am
Sweet find - cylinders and piston

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by daccel » Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:51 am

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Was dropping off a pressure washer for repair today and asked the guy if he had any old parts that weren't any good to him but I might find useful....

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I saw a $10 grease gun that states a working pressure to 3200PSI and started wondering about a hydraulic powered pressure pump.
If a rubber piece...

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Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:55 am
Excellent golf ball barrel price

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by Moonbogg » Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:48 pm

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Check this out. Its an 1 1/2 SCH10 aluminum pipe available in various lengths including 4 and 6ft. Oh, and they come anodized. The 4ft only costs...

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Hmmm... I work with Sch 10 316L SS piping all day... Never thought of golf ball compatibility and they can definately take some pressure. Only...

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Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:55 pm
golfball barrel saftey

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by c11man » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:34 pm
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i was at the hardware store returing a rented machine and as always i payed a vist to the plumbing section. i was looking at their secton of sdr pipe...

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the sch 80 could have had some slight dips on the inside where the sdr 26 might not have bee supported causeing a crack to start then extend all the...
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Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:17 pm
Great burst disc material

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by Moonbogg » Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:53 pm

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I bought this at home depot and got well over 100 burst discs out of it. A single layer bursts just past 40psi with an Ø1 3/16 disc. At just over...

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The suspense is killing me, and not much time left to be online here!
When I click the link it goes, product not available nearby try another store...

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Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:04 pm
shotgun wadd

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by spud downunder » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:13 am

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hi everyone first post on here, thort i wuld share my newest discovery, recently ive got hold of some smallish ball bearings and had been shooting...

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Mate been done loads of times before, search next time and it belongs in the ammo discussion thread anyway

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Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:49 am
Reforming PVC pipes

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by cocodoc » Sun Jun 07, 2009 4:47 pm

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Read your post on PVC from 09/08. It seems you know a lot about PVC, maybe you can help me. I'm trying to heat 6 PVC pipes enough to reform...

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I would guess that there would be some fumes, you can smell pvc when you're cutting it, so I would guess you would get some fumes.

That is why I do...

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Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:54 am
what to do with an old fire extinguisher

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by alwinovich » Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:53 am

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i bought a 9.5 liter water fire extinguisher it is still sealed
it is proof tested to 500 psi
the gauge is at 150 psi, it sais overfilled (90-110...

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ok! so i discharged the extinguisher and filled it to the top with water and then put 150 psi presssure on it and left it overnight
no pressure drop...

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Sun Jun 07, 2009 4:29 am
Sleeve pipe

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by TollBooth » Thu May 14, 2009 8:32 pm
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Alright i tried to sleeve SDR21 1.5 into SCH 80 2 trying to make a golf ball barrel. Did not get to far... is there a special way to go about doing...

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DOesn't sleeving cause the barrel to be so heavy that cam lock burst disk can't support the weight of the barrel?
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:08 pm
Fishing sinkers as ammo

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by BA_Noob » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:38 am
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I was looking around the fishing section at my local walmart when i found some 1/4 and 1/2 fishing sinkers, They look perfect for ammo. Its made out...

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On top..ic. :)

I used 1/2 ounce fishing weights encased in hot glue with my copper gun at 400psi.

Pretty good ammo. :D

There's a link to a...
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:59 am
How much pressure with large sch80???

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by jeepkahn » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:53 pm
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Looking to build a LARGE coaxiel using 8 sch80(rated 250psi) for the chamber and 4 sch40(rated 220psi) for the barrel... All fittings will be...

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I agree, it's extremely dangerous if it does go, but I'm saying more that it shouldn't.

Driving a car is dangerous IF you crash, but when driven...
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Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:50 pm
UHMW test rounds

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by jagerbond » Sun May 17, 2009 7:54 am
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We made these today for testing purposes. Each weighs in at 85 grams and initial results are quite impressive. We were able to puncture 2 holes in...
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Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:15 am
Deodorant can chamber

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by rikukiakuchiki777 » Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:50 am

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I've been thinking; wouldn't a deodorant can make an ideal chamber for a small air gun? Apart from a small volume, it has an in-built hammer valve,...

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There are a couple reason for the warning against puncturing those cans. One is that the can still be pressurized and a ragged hole in the side may...

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Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:40 pm
Ammo for large pipes

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by geniusbomberman » Thu May 28, 2009 9:46 pm

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I am thinking of making a large( 4 or 5 inch) barrel, and I want to know what would be good ammo for it. Do hardware or craft stores sell Styrofoam...

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I'm working on a 3 inch valve cannon.

Haha. I know about these plans. Trust me, you will enjoy the insane power of a 3 inch valve. It does not...

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Fri May 29, 2009 12:37 am
nsf/ansi?

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by jon_89 » Wed May 27, 2009 6:48 pm

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Any body have any idea what this is? It came from home depot. It says 480psi on it alond with the nsf-ansi. :?

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I once heard a parable to comfort people in these humnling situations:

When the monkey in the field looks about and steps to the left, and then to...

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Thu May 28, 2009 9:17 pm
Whats far for a golf ball?

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by Moonbogg » Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:56 am
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HGDT says a new design will send a golf ball about 400 yards. That doesn't sound too terrific to me. Then I searched to find out how far they have...

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I've been using marbles for quite a long time and I've noticed that their flight path is not always curved... I don't know why but as I increase...
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Wed May 27, 2009 10:13 am
Pipe safe?

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by TollBooth » Sun May 24, 2009 10:51 pm

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Alright. my first cannon was a success the light saber which was the old spray n pray type. which was rather more complex with fan and inter graded...

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nah. the guy on valkarie had one hand with 3 fingers on it and 1 eye. lol. you'll be fine.

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Tue May 26, 2009 10:07 pm

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