Show us your pneumatic spud gun! Discuss pneumatic (compressed gas) powered potato guns and related accessories. Valve types, actuation, pipe, materials, fittings, compressors, safety, gas choices, and more.
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VH_man
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Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:22 pm
If you look, I beleive that tank was JB-welded on.
Try the threads used on garden hoses. At the paintball place i was at last, I could thread it onto the hose spigot....... Sending me on a great way to get the dents out of the dang things.
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brplatz
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Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:04 pm
Most likely it is a proprietary thread.
I used a old fire extinguisher bottle and it needed to be J-B Welded on.
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NatoHub
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Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:37 pm
I've never messed with QEV's or homemade piston valves (I've made a modded sprinkler), but could I basically make the above cannon with a QEV replacing his homemade valve? Seems like it should work, but I want to know if I'm right before buying a QEV online.
Thanks
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NatoHub
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Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:36 pm
Sorry to double post, but could anyone give me a quick answer? It's all I need to know to start buying parts. Thanks!

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MrCrowley
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Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:02 am
NatoHub wrote:could I basically make the above cannon with a QEV replacing his homemade valve?
Yes.

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Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:12 am
They are 3/4" Garden hose threads, I believe. Just buy an adapter to NPT for around 5 bucks.
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Yup.