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SpudFiles Potato Gun Commercial

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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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thank you for creating this website is there anything i can do to help
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PVC Pipe Info

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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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pvc shells

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by base45 » Sat Mar 08, 2008 5:25 pm
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Ok well i'm pretty new to spud guns and i just came up with this idea im not sure if any one has already thought of this so if some one already has...

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oh thats kool i use a heat gun and secure it to a frame then do the vacuum business i have to use 2 layers of milk jug tho do u?
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Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:21 am
i just thought of the best idea where to get golf balls!

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by Pilgor » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:02 pm

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at my local driving range you get a basket of 50 for $5. Just bring your golf club bag and pour the balls in. No one is ever watching.

is $5 worth...

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Is it still stealing if you shoot them back into the golf course?
Haha no of course not :D

Oh and yeah, locked. We're not a bunch of thieving...

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Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:06 pm
steel pipe

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by pat123 » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:13 pm
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I went in Homedepot today to look at pipe to use on my hybrid. they have black pipe and galvanized pipe. thats all it says on the box they were in. I...

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The problem with potatos is I don't think you could get them going too quickly before they broke up or got incinerated. So you could do quite a bit...
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Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:55 pm
just a list of ammo i have used...

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by scubadude2x9 » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:16 pm

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just post some of your other ammo that you have used... i have used...

1/2 inch steel bolts... different sizes but w/e im not putting them all down...

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What you're doing is wadding, a sabot is a bit more complex.
They're either discarding, or non discarding. Either way, they're used to allow the...

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Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:11 am
golf tees

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by chisox21 » Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:26 am

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I have a few golf tees laying around the house, and came across an idea i thought was interesting. I was looking into somehow binding them around a...

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i have a one inch barrel and wasnt looking to make the bullets TOO lethal

just in case i miss :twisted:

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Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:28 pm
1 inch ammo..

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by Counterstriker » Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:55 pm

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Well.. Turns out I need a 1 barrel... Any easy to find stuff I can launch outa my burst disk mortar.

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Counterstriker, can you please do some searching.

The first time was ok, but then you make another topic asking for more ammo suggestions. This...

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Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:36 pm
Self Contained Ammunition

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by PRChupaCabra » Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:24 pm

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I was sitting hear at about midnight last night browsing for some ideas for my next creation. I came across a guy who had posted some ideas about...

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I see no way to fill your idea with air. How will you do that?

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Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:34 am
Copper soldering and joint construction question

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by c9d » Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:01 am

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I was wondering if it was possible to take a 2 hard copper pipe, widen the end out a bit, and insert a reducer the opposite way, then solder it...

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Copperman to the rescue!!!

Based on my experiences with copper, I don't think this is a particularly good solution, you'll risk either a serious...

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Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:16 am
rubber piston?

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by roughboy » Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:29 pm

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Can epoxy or any glue stick to rubber?

Which holds more pressure a metal tire valve or a rubber tire valve?

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I've had JB Weld stick to neoprene fine, seems very solid.

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Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:56 pm
how to, strong chamber...

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by SpudFarm » Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:48 am

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hmm not much to say about it look at the pictures.
and WHEN you have done that and probably not understanded it, aks :)

i just want to make a high...

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hmm the burst disk can be some sheet metal as i can make a burst disk holder my self and then this gun will not be fired very much so it can be an...

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Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:17 am
How to solvent weld barrel to modified reducing bush?

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by limbeh » Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:40 am

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Hi,

I'm now in the process of putting the parts together for my first cannon. I've modified my PVC 4x3 bushing, but now I'm about to solvent weld it...

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Ok......man, I didn't think of that. Thanks.

Anyway the gun that I was building was a dummy cannon, it either doesn't work (with no piston inside)...

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Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:44 am
Triggers/Valves

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by spudnik11 » Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:41 pm

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Hello, i was wondering if you can use one of those hose nozzles that looks like a gun handle as a valve, if its airtight, for a pneumatic? Also...

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didnt that guy that made the ak47 look- a like use a handle from a hy pressure sprayer im sure those can hold highish pressures of air like maybe...

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Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:02 am
Austin Tx. free Stuff

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by cdheller » Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:46 pm

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Well it's spring cleaning time for my service van ,and backyard .
Bunch of 2 and under pvc ftgs ,1 and under copper ftgs ,some valves.
some pipe in...

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ill pay shipping if you can ship them to me PM me please

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Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:14 pm
Fletchette tutorial

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by Sticky_Tape » Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:39 pm
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This is a tutorial I decided to make on making fletchettes.
Materials: Finishing nails they're little,
duct tape, twisted nylon twine

Tool:...

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Nice. Last time i got creative w- ammo was a plastic disposable cup and a handful of gravel.
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Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:51 am
Testing Piston Valve with Co2

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by Jared Haehnel » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:04 pm

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OK so I'm geting ready to test my first piston valve... basically I've got it set up in a mock spud gun... the tee valve has a small 4x6 chamber that...

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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:41 pm
PVC Rocketry???

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by Jared Haehnel » Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:27 am
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I've always wanted to mix armature rocketry with spud guns. Using compressed air to shoot a PVC rocket out with a model rocket engine then having the...

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Its similar to this one

look at the wizard .

I'm not sure if its and Estes I really didn't pay much attention to the brand and I don't have the...
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Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:42 am
pressure hose ammo

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by Jacksa26 » Sun Feb 24, 2008 7:33 am

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Hey everyone, just thought i'd share a couple of the ammo types i have been using the last few months for my pneumatic- i used some of...

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Go to the tire shop and get a bucket of lead. Use the lead instead of the glue... Twisted Evil That will do some damage!!!

i suggest you use solder...

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Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:52 am
3/4 inch piston

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by Sticky_Tape » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:42 pm

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what is the best material to make a 3/4 inch piston I tried useing 3/4 inch dowel but it cept cracking.

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If you're worried about weight, you can cast an epoxy piston with a lightweight foam or balsa wood core, check out the how-to I had written here ;)

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Last post by jackssmirkingrevenge
Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:20 am
construction materials

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by roygaddis » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:20 am
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Not that anyone asked,but in my humble opinion the best expansion chamber is made from a large,(say 20 lb) fire extinguisher tank.The best barrel is...

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Funny how the OP hasn't replied :roll:
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:26 pm
Alternatives to Rifling

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by Jared Haehnel » Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:24 am
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I know there has been tons of help me posts about trying to rifle a barrel. And it has always kind of ended if you can figure out how to do it make...

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To make your own flechettes, all you need is a nail (those made for wood, they tend to be made of softer metal), a hammer and a hard surface. Just...
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Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:25 pm
2.5 inch pvc or abs?

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by austin_palmeri » Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:28 am

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where can i get a hold of thid odd size. im looking to build a tennis ball cannon so i need a piece of 2.5 inch pvc or abs and a reducer coupling to...

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thanks guys i think ill go with bc arms

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Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:48 pm
Sprinkler Valve modification - GUIDE ROD Queries - help :)

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by bruvva » Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:34 am

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Hey guys. I'm looking to modify a 1 sprinkler valve but I've noticed none of the ones up on here have guide rods for the diaphragm. The sprinkler...

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my valve has a guide rod infact all of mine have, For the one on my most recent gun the guide rod was joined at the bottom of the valve so i still...

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Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:57 am
TB Goes to LB

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by brogdenlaxmiddie » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:29 am

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Hey, I recently built a TB cannon and it worked pretty damn well. But, I found that Lacrosse Balls ( which are a tiny bit less than 2.5 in diameter)...

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kind of pointless poll... :roll:
Anyways, I would think that they would gather quite a bit of top spin leaving the barrel, due to their rubbery...

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Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:19 am
PVC sanding

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by Maniac » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:09 am
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Im sanding down this piece of pvc to go into a 2 tee there are size limits with what im doing so I cant just add a piece of pipe in between the tee...

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Sorry for being a noob and bumping this. Just wondering if you thought what I was going to do above was safe.
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Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:28 pm
Easter Eggs

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by xboxteen01 » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:35 pm

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So, its the time of the year that all the easter candy and related items go on sale. And its early enough thats its still cheap.

Friday, I bought...

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Great idea. Unless I'm misunderstanding something couldn't you have just opened an egg, put it in the bucket of water so about 1/10 was above the...

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Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:44 am

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