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Noisemakers
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:11 pm
by DYI
As the title suggests, this thread is for the discussion of homemade noisemakers. Not a competition or anything, I'd just like to see what designs are out there. Try to post innovative, or at least interesting things.
To start off: This afternoon, I was doing a small scale test of one of our oddball firework designs: a 48" diameter balloon, filled with oxy/propane and detonated from inside with a remote electronic ignitor. This test was the largest yet, 16" (35L of oxy/fuel mix, give or take). Quite impressive when it went off, considering how little fuel was present, and made a decent fireball. The report didn't seem quite right, like the balloon had burst before all the fuel had burnt. We'll probably do a jet-ignition and airburst for the full scale, but those concepts will be tested on 24" balloons first.
Anyone else working on similar things for the summer?
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:15 pm
by SpudFarm
no..
i have thought of making noise with 11x hybrid mixes in PVC pipe tho..
(isn't this against the rules? :S )
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:21 pm
by MrCrowley
Noisemaker...hmm
What you need:
1 x aerosol can (filled)
1 x turps
1 x matches
1 x beach
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:42 pm
by starman
Yeah I'm in hurry up mode to get em done for the 4th shows. 3 advanced combustions (triplets), camlocked burst disk, semi hybrid (1-2x low level) fueling option, chainable ignition, blah blah blah....I'll showcase them here of course when I'm finished. They also double individually as high performance spud guns.
A few cool innovations incorporated...stay tuned guys...you're gonna like!! 8)
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:44 pm
by SpudFarm
1x is a atmospheric combustion mix starman..
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:05 pm
by pizlo
On a serious note, I have a copper gun planned out, but nothing on the lines of a noise maker.
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:08 pm
by DYI
Noisemaker...hmm
What you need:
1 x aerosol can (filled)
1 x turps
1 x matches
1 x beach
Sounds more like a fireball than a noisemaker. I'm talking more about stuff that can rattle windows from 5km away. I've never actually got around to shooting a burning aerosol can though, should try that tomorrow.
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:12 pm
by Davidvaini
idk but my 3/4 burst disk cartridge is quite loud for its size. Could bring it to a resteraunt with a co2 inflator and make some noise.
Could also load a 3/4" spitball and have some fun.
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:29 pm
by elitesniper
A large scale works bomb? Toilet bowl cleaner( that contains soduim hydroxide) and aluminum foil. Put it in a large seal container.
Thats my one cent.
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:31 pm
by sandman
"the Works" has HCL not NaOH
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:37 pm
by starman
spudfarm wrote:1x is a atmospheric combustion mix starman..
Ummm duh Spudfarm...
yeah.... maybe I should have said 1.1 - 2x...
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:39 pm
by sandman
starman's avatar would be a nice noisemaker that you could hear for 5km
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:40 pm
by elitesniper
Oh my bad then.
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:45 pm
by starman
sandman wrote:starman's avatar would be a nice noisemaker that you could hear for 5km
Indeed! A LOT further than that.
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:03 pm
by sandman
lol, the 5km range is for ppl craping themselves wondering what that was, but i bet u could hear it for 15km+