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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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Directional Control Valves (3way valves and stuff like that)

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by POLAND_SPUD » Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:12 am
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Directional Control Valves, commonly refereed to as 3,4,5 etc. valves or spool/poppet valves etc., can be very useful for spuders.
They can be used...

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very,useful info for a beginner such as myself.The links are great as well.Thankyou.(you won't believe this but as i was reading,my fridge comp...
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Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:53 am
Sprinkler Valve Troubleshooting Guide

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by noname » Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:15 am
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Sprinkler Valve Troubleshooting

This is a guide to sprinkler valve problems. Before creating a new topic to ask questions on why your valve isn't...

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great job everyone
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Piston Valves Explained Visually

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by clide » Mon May 14, 2007 11:21 pm
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I had this posted on Spudtech, but I am reposting it here to hopefully help some people out and allow for discussions/updates.

Well I made this...

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Thanks for sharing this! It might also be useful to mention how friction and maintenance can affect performance over time. Looking forward to more...
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Fri Sep 27, 2024 4:05 am
"How Much CO2 do I need?"

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by BC Pneumatics » Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:52 pm
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For all those people out there looking for a rough idea of how much CO2 they will need for a chamber of any given size-
Just multiply the volume of...

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Great piece of software :) I've been kicking numbers round my head for a while now, and wondered if someone here could confirm. I'm filling a 1.5 dia...
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Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:38 pm
Valve Cutaways

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by PCGUY » Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:10 pm

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VALVE CUTAWAY

Provided By - Longshot

These are some pictures of some of the most popular valves used on spud cannons. Only difference is, these...

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Can someone fix the picture links??

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Wed Oct 07, 2009 2:13 pm

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Messed Up pressure gauge?

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:06 pm

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I threaded my new air pressure gauge (McMaster part# 9767T212) into my Palmers Female Stabilizer (Low pressure spring kit: 0-250 psi, 300 psi max.)...

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I would start by replacing the gauge. It may have just been the part that got damaged and not the actual Stabilizer. I remember I busted a gauge on...

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Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:18 am
need help with a website

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by Bully Dog Airsoft » Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:40 pm

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Their was a website that someone gave me on here that I can't remember, It had all kinds of pneumatic parts like qev valves and stuff like that....

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Start posting your topics in the proper sections, I've all ready sent you two messages about posting in the wrong sections.

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Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:56 am
12v compressor

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by Broderick » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:36 am

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I dunn if this is a dumb question but would a 12V air compressor be powerful enough to operate a pneumatic rifle?

Help much appreciated :)

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Most are built for topping off a low tire. They are not designed to handle the constant running of multiple shots. The output is low volume.

Due to...

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Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:54 am
new cannon design please asist.

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by SSGT Sultana » Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:02 am

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new spud cannon im deciding to make. consists of two small fire extingisher tanks which go to above 250psi each. two 3/4 nipples from these hook up...

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also i dont want the fire extingishers weldied to gether
If they're not welded, they'd be epoxied. As far as i'm aware you can't get normal threaded...

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Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:47 pm
my first piston valve (picture and video)

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by far_cry » Mon May 11, 2009 10:19 am
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at last i build a piston valve and he work great
it's 3/4 T copper (or bras !!)
the piston made from wood , sweeper stick :D turn it on a lathe and...

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will i am not that good in the flow thing
but i think is small. try it and change the seat diameter to 12mm~ and if this get more power
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Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:49 pm
Teaser pic of my 4inch piston cannon EDIT: cannon is done!

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by glass_05 » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:39 pm
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Here is just a teaser pic. Once the gun is tested tomorrow I will get some damage pics and a lot more pictures of the gun and some specs of it.

Be...

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cannon is in the showcase!
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Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:30 am
My first sprinkler valve electric

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by beardie6767 » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:27 am

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So I'm just getting into making spudguns, and so far have only made two.
This is my second one, and I tried using an electric valve instead of a...

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Hmm thats a good idea. maybe i'll re-wire some of the circuitry for just 2 battery's. thanks for the tip

i believe i have enough knowledge on piston...

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Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:47 pm
camo sniper

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by ckman » Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:55 pm

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This is my new pneumatic sniper one of my new non ghetto guns.
specs:

Chamber: about a foot of 2 inch pvc
main valve: 1 sprinkler valve (modded)...

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Looks sweeeeetttttt.

Only thing is that personally, Id use a hose clamp instead of duct tape. but otherwise looks amazing

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Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:13 pm
update(core pictures)BTB pushbutton valve

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by far_cry » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:42 pm
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first of all i want to thanks BTB for this share of this concept.
piloting the piston valve that i build was the hard part, what i seek is a small...

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I am also curious about the flow because the seal diameter seems wider than the val ve body and the air has to pass the restriction.

IOW How does a...
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Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:04 am
The R.S.P.

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by MRR » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:21 pm

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The R ainy S unday P roject

I started this little coax last Sunday. It was raining all day and I was bored.

Data:
Total Length: 89 cm...

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Not a the moment. It's raining here again .
So I decided to take the pilot valve apart to build a better handle.

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Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:20 am
Piston - Dont Release Air.

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by neeewwww » Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:21 pm

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Hi,
I have a problem with my piston. It seals perfectly (Barrel Sealer). But when I open t he BV (Exhaust) it dont seat back, so, all the air goes...

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the seat diameter is almost the same of the piston ,thats is your problem

if you but a pictures of the piston and the seat (where the piston face...

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Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:35 am
Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]

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by AdiabaticManiak » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:34 am
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Now it´s time again.
It all began with me finding a one way-valve while taking an old compressor apart. I Looked at it, and saw the possibility to...

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I´m glad The gun is found inspiring. It was quite fun building it. Perhaps there will be a mk II. perhaps not at all. It kinda depends on what parts...
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Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:33 am
LIL BANDIT

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by FORE!!!! » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:31 pm

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well heres my first mini nothing much,i used a refuelable air horn tank
and attached a mini 1/4 ball valve with the help of epoxy.
the canster is...

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fore you could get better potential out of this if you had a similar blowgun as your other pneumatic to act as a pilot valve :)
Or were you just...

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Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:09 am
Will a pneumatic cylinder keep up?

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by inonickname » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:12 am

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I've finally decided on the configuration for my nerf rifle.

Open bolt, magazine fed (no carts), QEV actuated, 400 psi op. pressure, switchable...

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uhmmm I've found one of these ->

you might ask 'wtf is that?!
well it's a 'thingy'.... it has an inbuilt 5 way valve... when pressure is present...

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Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:41 pm
QEV brand and price?

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by The_Crackerjack_Man » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:09 pm

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So i've been seeing some QEV's that are just squares with the 3 input sections for the barrel, chamber, and blow gun. I was just wondering what kind...

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This is for an Australian supplier:

They are a piston type. I use mine regularly to 300 psi and fairly often to 400, and have not had any issues....

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Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:12 pm
.378 cal 400 psi mod

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by inonickname » Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:33 am

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Update: Yo, pictures

Modded shock pump, gun and quick disconnect to schrader adapter for filling. Shock pump is wayyy too slow.

Fake silencer....

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did you make that qev?

No, it's a bellpro QEV I ordered online.

By the way, this gun is no more..

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Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:51 pm
Co2 Fill Program

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by Davidvaini » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:17 pm

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So some of you may remember this chart that me and Ragnarok worked on together. Well he helped me with a lot of equations to put this together.

Well...

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can someone download this new version and tell me if all the features work? I've been running into issues with files being downloaded from spudfiles.

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Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:58 pm
first piston

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by colty-bear » Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:46 pm
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i just finished my first piston today a copper/brass fittings coaxial
it works beautifully at 150psi but that is not enough pressure for me
if it...

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You will find the stainless steel schrader valves from mcmaster have a metric thread.

Good work on getting it fixed anyways
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Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:13 pm
3" porting artillery( i call her jane)

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by spudtyrrant » Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:52 pm
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well i was in the neighborhood and decided to make a 75mm beast of an air cannon here are the specs

barrel: 10ft 3 sch 40 approx: 850 ci...

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I believe so mark...

bumper: a plunger with holes cut in it for air flow
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Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:39 pm
Machined plastic pistons.

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by Mitchza89 » Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:15 am
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Hey guys,

I'm looking to go pro with my cannon building. I'd love to get into machining my own pistons but I have no real idea on what plastic to...

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What about urethane.... tough enough for suspension bushings on cars/trucks and prolly could act as it's own sealing face, one piece one meterial...
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Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:44 am
Soda Cannon Mk1

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by Cent » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:00 pm
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This is my First attempt at a Soda Cannon.
After making one or 2 pneumatics i began thinking of ways i could load it without the aid of a...

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Agreed.
Don't you think it wasn't polite of us to have floated off topic?
Sorry, but yep, hope he doesn't mind :D
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Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:44 am
It's been a while...

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by potatoflinger » Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:19 pm

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...but I'm still building cannons. The inspiration for this one came from my mother actually. A few days ago she walked through my bedroom and...

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GGDT said that at 150 PSI it would shoot just over 600 feet, but I think that was pretty far off because it shot well over 800.

It is pretty heavy,...

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Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:02 am
Spuddy Junior Unleashed! (accidentally)

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by frozebyte » Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:27 am
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Hello all! This is my first piston cannon that works, and it is a coaxial mini! First up, the dimensions of this mini.

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Barrel: 7 of...

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Yup, MRR said that could be one of the problems. I dont think the pressure was anywhere near 20psi even. Didn't dare to pump it up.

Looking to build...
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Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:49 am
Eggbert

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by awkward poop » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:46 am

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This is eggbert the 1/2 inch piston valved gun. it has a barrel diameter of 7.1mm (an arrow shaft) and is made of brass and galvanized steel. It
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well i had a look at the arrows for ya BOOM, this is what they say on the shaft- AL 7001 - T6 2114 redzone by A.A.T. probably not much help.

Edit- o...

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Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:33 am
My First Pneumatic (1" Piston Cannon)

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by jmadden91 » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:01 am

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1 Piston Cannon

This is my First Pneumatic Spud Gun. It is obviously not 100% complete but it is firing pretty hard already at 50psi.

Gun Specs...

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Thanks for the info mate, all those things are coming, just have to fix a few leaks then it will get bolt action loading, a blow gun etc. Its got a...

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Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:28 am

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