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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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Red Ryder avalaible for Cannibalization. Suggestions?

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by Bando_Red » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:51 pm

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My friend is giving me his red ryder bb gun (don't worry its one of the new ones). In case you don't know,the new reproductions suck in just about...

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I guess it is hard to suggest recondition it when they are 30 bucks new at walmart. I know the barrel would be usefull in a future project, I have...

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Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:25 am
Where can i find a sprinkler valve?

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by qwerty » Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:37 am
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Hey,im new to spudfiles and im thinking of building my first GOOD pneumatic. I want to use a sprinkler valve but i live in the UK and cant find one...

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for the last time im from the UK :x and i cant get it shipped over from the US

What do you mean you're not allowed to get it shipped over? If I...
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Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:01 pm
1 1/2" SCH10 experiences

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by Moonbogg » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:50 pm

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I am interested in hearing from people who have experience using 1 1/2 SCH10 barrels for golf balls. How do they do? Does the ball usually fit well?...

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Yes it will be 6061-T6 aluminum. The cannon will be operating at 3x, possibly 4x if the benefit is there performance wise.

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Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:48 pm
I HAD to show you this

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by Moonbogg » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:48 pm

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Couldn't believe my eyes when I accidentally ran across this. I didn't check pricing or anything but it sure looks like an easy, convenient way to...

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After a very quick look the software has nothing on even sketchup and is more difficult to use to boot. I'll persevere though and see what I can get...

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Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:24 am
compressor check valve

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by roughboy » Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:37 am

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Do i really need to put a check valve, ball valve, pressure gauage on a fridge or air condition compressor?

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I repeatably use schraders to 300-400 psi routinely, but they are clean, unused and brand new. Air chucks are rubbish, so if you're using schraders...

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Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:59 pm
Casting your own sabots...for 6 bucks!!

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by Moonbogg » Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:04 pm

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Just wanted to update my progress on sabot refinement. I went out last night to do some night shooting and tried some new sabots, and they basically...

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You caught a good point. There is a foam piston behind the round that isn't shown.

Oh, excellent. Damn, I bet those really work great then. Its on...

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Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:40 pm
Homemade Diaphragm for QEV

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by LCTChamp » Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:38 pm

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I recently bought a 3/4 QEV off of E-bay. The valve arrived but it didn't have a diaphragm or anything inside. I got a refund and the guy told me to...

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My 1/4 dia QEV has a rubber circle and a thin sleet washer with 6 holes in it (like swiss cheese..) and thats it.

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Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:31 pm
Pipe Cleaner {insert logical operator} Clear Primer

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by mark.f » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:39 pm
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The age old debate is back.

Recently, I have been hearing a lot about primers and cements, due to the new VOC restrictions in places like...

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Yep; the welds should be equally strong (give or take several psi) to the rest of the pipe. If the joints were done in the correct manner there won't...
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:47 pm
Decently priced metal supply store

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by Moonbogg » Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:25 pm

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Found this. Pretty low cost compared to what I have seen at least.

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Hmm... both good sites you guys posted, thanks. I've bought from 3 places really:

Online Metals- Large selection, more economical for me to place a...

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Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:19 pm
Custom, Almost Free, Paper Shotgun Shells

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by maverik94 » Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:26 pm

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Ok, I was just messing around today, and decided to try something new. I know something like this has been done before, but I thought I'd show you,...

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ok, ill try it...what kind of glue do you think I should use?

EDIT: ok, I got a recipe, and I am going to try it out tonight, I will repor back to...

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Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:17 pm
piston

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by roughboy » Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:36 pm

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What other material can a piston be made out off thats strong like a hot glue but lighter then hot glue?

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If you do want to us efoam dissolve styrofoam(the stuff used for packaging) in aceton(paint thinner), once you have a liquid with the consistancy of...

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Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:01 am
Question about "DWV" endcaps

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by jmccalip » Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:00 pm

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I bought a heavy duty(thick PVC) end cap at Lowes that looks identical to this:

I see many people using these, but they are labeled DWV? They are...

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Everything I can see here looks DWV. Those might not be clean outs there, but adapters. You can tell NSF-PW by the socket depths and the shape....

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Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:15 pm
Homemade Polystyrene for piston

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by euskalspud » Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:32 pm
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Hi

Well, I was planning a mini pneumatic coaxial gun, but I didnt know which material use for the piston. Some weeks ago I made a Polystyrene...

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hot glue will do for 80psi, i persume this would too, wood i dont really like to work with, jsr would suggest epoxy at this point, anything that...
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Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:53 pm
Sabot Ideas

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by Moonbogg » Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:47 pm
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I haven't tested these yet, but I bet they work at least better than just the paper towels I was using before as golf ball sabots.

The golf ball you...

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Some thing I have used as sabot/wadding is stress ball .

You can get them typically in 2.5 inch diameter but they will easily compress to smaller...
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Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:31 pm
I could use some ideas for ammunition!

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by ruger18 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:58 pm

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I would love it if i could get some ammo ideas for a 1.5 in barrel and a 1 in barrel.

Please respond if you have any ideas.

Thanks!

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in a 1.5 barrel you can use the SCREW ON milk caps as wadding. they fit almost perfectly. the snap on dont. my friend once said your ammunition is...

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Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:25 pm
Contemplating madness

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by Moonbogg » Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:23 am

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HEHEHEH! The title says it all. I am thinking about making the ultimate damage vid. Well..at least the ultimate hand held cannon damage vid...

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Yeah, you might want to slowly move up the mass of your projectiles, especially if you move up to 3x...and continue to handhold it.

I second that....

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Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:30 am
The best ammo for 1 1/2 in barrels!

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by ruger18 » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:07 pm

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:o the best ammo ever for 1 1/2 in barrels are these little tennis balls that are called air kongs
they fit perfectly and snugly
i can shoot them...

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If you don't mind me asking... What was the point of this topic?
To inform others of a possible new ammo idea. Afterall, this is why we have this...

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Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:33 pm
Certain Type of PVC Pipe

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by BakedReignOPneumatic » Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:35 am

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Does anyone know if Harvel Clear™ Rigid PVC Pipe would work in a pneumatic gun. I mean pressure wise of course. I found a site that sells it, and I...

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Well, now I'm kinda wondering what its like when it ruptures. I'm a hobbyist pyrotechnition so I am on the safe side of things when ever possible. I...

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Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:02 pm
parachute ammo

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by Deko » Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:50 pm
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im going to try and put a parachute on a peice of ammo, its a 5in piece of 3/4 pvc filled with water and capped off

i was thinking of making the...

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yes yes it is, although if you follow through and post what you find then it wont be a bad kickup.
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Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:04 am
2.5" piston?

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by LCTChamp » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:20 pm

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Well I recently won a lot of spudding supplies off ebay from Foxxlord (some of you may know him). In the lot there was a 2.5 tee. So I was thinking...

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Yeah, KlugeBoy frequented the Spudtech forums before they went down, and built the dream cannons hosted on his web site (klugeboy.net). I was...

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Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:32 pm
Damage challenge

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by Moonbogg » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:58 pm
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I am going to make a damage video for my new cannon and I want to know what is considered to be a challenging target to penetrate. How much pine...

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the real hard thing is sand! if you penetrate 12 of sand you could be proud i think.
Well, if you're so convinced that sand is so tough, try getting...
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Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:23 pm
Patch loading

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by Moonbogg » Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:23 am

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My barrel is 1.87 ID and a basic golf ball is about 1.68 diameter. I can load them nice and snug with a patch, but I am concerned about which side of...

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Sheesh. No follow-through at all...

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Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:03 am
Citroen solenoid valve max pressure?

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by ozoncqp » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:21 pm

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Ok been browsing for a few hours now, and still no result. Got tired and choose the easy way.

I know that atleast Citroen C3 got a solenoid 3way...

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Super SPG very much appriciated, Yah whenever really. Im about to take pictures of my parts now and to glue up most of it.
I'm not really in a hurry.

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Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:35 am
chamber size

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by roughboy » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:45 am

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Ok, i need help. i'm building a pneumatic tater gun and i wonder which chamber size should i use that will produce more power.
1/2''x 2'long or 2''x...

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Model it in GGDT. This will quantify your answer and allow you to play around a bit.

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Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:58 pm
polishing ammo

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by raptorforce » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:17 am

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does it help any to polish a nail that i use for ammo. it just looks shiny though.polishing= use different grits of sandpaper to sand it

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o well i was bored and didnt really have much do so i thought it might help.

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Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:43 am

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