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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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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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Sprinkler or QEV?

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:26 pm

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I'm debating which to use to vent my Omega cannon once it's done.
I already have a 3/4 QEV and have already bought a 3/4 tap.

So, do I keep it and...

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Use the QEV, you've already got it and the sprinkler isn't going to work as well.

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Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:32 pm
Steel Panther: The Beginnings

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by Kobl » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:50 pm

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Its final. An all new all stainless steel mini pneumatic is coming up! Just ordered the parts from McMaster Last night. I will also be purchasing a...

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Alright, parts came today, got it all assembled, looks great! Now all I need is some really good ammo that fits 1/8 nipple. As I just found out, it...

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Wed Dec 20, 2006 3:21 pm
Dan003400's First Pneumatic Gun

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by Dan003400 » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:34 am

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this gun is gay!

have lathe now!!

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your using dwv, and put a block at the top of your chamber connecting to the middle of your barrel, remember your using dwv it may snap or crack...

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Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:28 pm
GB Cannon

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by PCGUY » Sat Feb 05, 2005 4:17 pm
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GB Cannon

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Ebay is to blame for this one! I saw some Goyen quick exhaust valves on Ebay. They were going at a ridiculously...

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And spit_spud calls other people noobs.
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:30 pm
co2 powered

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by sergeantspud2 » Fri Jul 08, 2005 9:54 am
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this is my first co2 gun and it turned out pretty well. it is made of pvc painted black. i haven't got the psi on it yet i need to get a gauge. it...

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You shouldn't use co2 with sprinkler valves, like pvc they are brittle and cold when used with co2 and are dangerous to use in that state.
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:43 am
Diaphram Question

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by Insomniac » Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:00 pm

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I have a question about diaphram valves. I have read the wiki but still can't find an answer.
What I want to know is if the diaphram is 'fixed' or...

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Yeah, It seems like the fixed diaphram would be better because it could be made of more flexible rubber and would be pretty well sealed save for an...

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Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:53 am
Stuff's New Gun

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by SpudStuff » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:46 am
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This is the gun I was given funding for. I recieved the money for this for my 15th birthday.
4 x24 SCH 40 PVC Chamber
2.5 x66 SDR 21 Barrel
Piston...

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no 160 but he says he can't wait till he pumps it to 35psi so I doubt hes going to 200 and that pressure gauge does not cost 200 bucks unless it...
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:49 pm
Juscuz's Pneumatic

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by PCGUY » Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:49 pm

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JUSCUZ PNEUMATIC

Provided By - Juscuz's

3 x 32 chamber
2 x 48 barrel
3/4 modified sprinkler valve

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clear pirmer will make it look 100 times better

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Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:42 pm
Paint ball RIFLE

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by judgment_arms » Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:02 pm
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Now before you read any farther fallow this link and read all of my posts:

Ok now then to clear up any misconceptions,
One: I’m not saying to use a...

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*slaps head on wall* it worked this time, but it didn’t all the other times I tried it.
Can’t even get google to work, I’ve got to be three rounds...
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Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:51 pm
SPMP (Scrap Parts Mini Pneumatic)

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by TfAv1228 » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:46 pm

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The only thing I had to buy for this gun was the ball vavle. My chamber is a 12 x 1-1/2 sch40 and my barrel is 7-1/2 x 1/2 sch(something it fits in...

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i like this because it is like not big lol

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Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:38 am
Which QEV

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by Bluetooth » Sat Dec 16, 2006 4:26 pm

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Would the McMaster part no. 4702K49 hot water QEV work for a pnematic? I could jest pick the highest preset and manually vent it.

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I've been to page 913 ,McMasters, I do not see any moving parts.
How do they operate?
Was looking to use 3/8 QEV to vent sprinkler valve but can't...

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Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:51 pm
Toolies piston idea

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by squeaks » Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:40 am

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Okay, for those of us who haven't seen the toolies piston, here it is.

I happen to have 2-4' sections of 4 pipe. My idea is to make two freakin'...

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thanks for the link to the site. Hadn't seen the idea before and I like it. Will be giving it a try and doing some comparsions.

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Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:29 pm
ID these valves

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by Biopyro » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:14 am

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I recently got hold of some pneumatic stuff from an old household plumbing system but it don't know what they are.
I think the black kite handle one...

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Why would you have a QEV in a home plumbing system? attached to a boiler?
You might be right, but i doubt I'll be able to use them. I think im gonna...

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Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:24 am
FINALLY!!!!

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by squeaks » Fri Dec 15, 2006 8:15 pm

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I've finally made my piston valve and got it to work consistantly. On my first gun I made a chamber sealing one, but the face or the o-rings never...

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Well, now that I've screwed up so many times I've found every way not to make a piston valve. I figure I could probably make one in a day or so now....

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Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:53 pm
cool valve

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by Deko » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:46 pm

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i want to put a valve on a cannon like this one: im not trying to copy this cannon i just want to get a valve like the one on it

how could i get a...

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This link might help if you learn better by looking at pictures.

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Last post by ProfessorAmadeus
Sat Dec 16, 2006 4:07 pm
valve

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by roughboy » Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:26 am

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I already read all those other sprinkler valve modifications on this sites and can't beleave how easy it is, or im i missing something? So after i...

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McMaster.com. search for 913 that's the page number its on. The QEVs you want are listed on the very bottom of the page. Shipping is generally $4 and...

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Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:20 pm
NPT fitting

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by roughboy » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:26 pm

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Do (male spigot to female NPT fitting) come in metal or just PVC?

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Metal spigot fittings are made. They are meant to be welded in place, just not with solvents.

I thought you can get some copper solvent welding...

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Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:04 pm
blowgun to valve

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by roughboy » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:32 pm

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The sprinkler valve has a solinoid. Can i remove the solinoid then drill a hole were the solinoid used to be then attach a blowgun? thanx!!

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I've done it that way, but I widen the hole a bit before calling it done though. I've had to glue fittings in the solenoid port the last few times. I...

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Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:44 am
guide rod

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by roughboy » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:23 pm

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Inside my sprinkler valve there is a guide rod. My question is, is the guide rod important or should i cut the guide rod then drill the blowgun hole?...

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spudstuff has a way of modding the guide rod by bending one end into an 'L' shape,placing the guide rod back in then bending the other end into an...

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Last post by MrCrowley
Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:23 am
(crappy) Piston Valve Animation

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:39 pm
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I'm new at this and I know it isn't great but I need stuff to animate for practice.

Anyway, maybe this could help somebody:

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I used some demo of Zoner 5 something or other.

Believe me though, I put barely any effort into this. I was just screwing around seeing how it...
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Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:24 pm
c:b ratios

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by Deko » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:39 pm

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this is a n00b question but i wont learn if i dont ask so,
what is the ideal c:b ratio for pneumatics?

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ok thanks for your help guys

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Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:54 am
Adjustable piston

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by alkalineall » Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:29 am

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Here is an idea for everyone that I implemented in my latest cannon. You know those test plugs that they sell to compression seal one end of pvc...

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It's cheap and most people already have some around.

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Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:59 pm
Breech Loading Pneumatic (Sprinkler valve)

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by SkunkWerX » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:52 pm
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This here is a BreechLoading Pneumatic Cannon.
It was designed specifically for launching Pocket Vortex Nerfs from an enclosed/confined Paintball...

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Sweet due that is nice what is the breech?
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Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:04 pm
Mounting Options

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by Esgaruith » Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:10 pm

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Hi, I am new to the forums, but have been spudding a while. Anyway, I had this idea of using cast iron pipe for my pneumatic, mainly because the...

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Ahh, me and my misreading. I thought that you meant extreme pressure as in pressure tanks. In that case you'll be fine, my bad. :oops:

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Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:21 pm
what is the psi of co2 paintball canisters?

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by n8dude » Sat Sep 16, 2006 12:57 pm

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i need help building a cannon but i dont know what psi the co2 tanks run at. if you could tell me i will be happy :D

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Master chief is right

under normal conditions Co2 is like 800 psi but it spikes depending on the weather.

i know your not trying to go expensive....

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Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:16 pm

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