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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ramses
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:04 pm
That is a most excellent barrel support
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Technician1002
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:06 pm
Nice build. A smaller lighter piston can be used for faster operation. I presume the small chamber parallel to the main chamber is used for seating the piston. I used a barrel plug to temporally block the barrel to pre charge the chamber to about 5 PSI. When the plug is removed, that set the piston seal. That style is difficult to get to make the initial seal so it can be filled with air, especially if charged into the chamber instead of the pilot. My barrel centering supports were placed further from the breech of the barrel to reduce turbulence in this critical flow area.
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Gippeto
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Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:09 pm
Like the folding stand. 8)
Why the small chamber? Having trouble getting an initial seal?
Bonus points for keeping the screws away from the edge.

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jackssmirkingrevenge
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Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:12 am
Gippeto wrote:Why the small chamber? Having trouble getting an initial seal?
First thought that crossed my mind.
So, about that dart... have you fired it yet, if so, DAMAGE PICS!!!
What sort of sabot did you/are you planning to use?
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Jeeperforlife
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Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:07 pm
Sorry it took so long to get back. I have been really busy at work.
Yes the small chamber is there to help with the chamber seal. Sadly however I never had used the dart, I'm saving it for when I have a better target.
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Jeeperforlife
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Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:46 pm
yes, the the stand is made of pvc and a couple of steel plumbing pieces.
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mattyzip77
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Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:17 am
Very creative build. That piston is massive!!! That thing must really pack a whallop!!!
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