How do I flare out the end of the barrel like this...

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
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How do I flare out the end of the barrel like this http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/my-tenn ... t7754.html
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as far as I know the pipe comes like that ready made to enable push-fit connections...
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PVC comes in 10 or 20 foot lengths, with one end flared like that, so there's no need for couplers when large plumbing jobs are being done.
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yea, it comes like that, you just gotta buy the end. it like that so they can connect lots of pipe without having to buy adaptors.
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You might be able to make it using a heat gun and some type of brace to help it mold.
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frankrede wrote:You might be able to make it using a heat gun and some type of brace to help it mold.
you can do that, ive done it. just heat in the oven for a little while (about 3 or 4 minutes) and take it out (with gloves) and shape it with something cone-like shaped. i did it and it worked ok, but looked crapy, but with practice it will look good.
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Alright thanks for all your help, my spud gun is coming along nicely, couldnt have done it with out the help of the forums.
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