Also, I was wondering If it was a problem with the regulator for it to be leaking like that. Should i get a new one or is there a way to fix it?

Yea I figured the pin valve would stop the flow. I was just worried about the pressure that's already in the construction of the meter pipe between the tank and the first ball valve.

Hey guys I was wondering if any of you has had a problem with the regulator that hooks up to the propane leaking. I'm pretty sure its not the connection because I've taped it up with yellow gas line tape pretty good. I think I may have gotten a bad regulator.

I would like to disassemble the ...

Thanks for all the positive replies. I'm thinking of painting it, i just need to figure out what kind of paint to use because I've heard that you need a specific type of paint. But I'll get on it and I'll update the post when I get around to it. Also there's just something about large combustion ...

Thanks! I'm happy you like the results. It did cost a bit especially when I take into account all the parts I bought that i ended up not even using.

Yea the elbows are dwv. I know they'll frowned upon because they aren't pressure rated but I had already waited so long on some parts to come in the mail so i kinda didn't want to wait any longer.

Hey Spudfiles, I've been a member on this website for quite some time now, but I'm just now getting around to building and posting a cannon. I'm so happy with the result of my work. It's taken maybe 2 or 3 months to complete this due to my lack of planning and just building as I was going along ...

awesome cannon man and that sticker owns :D

did you put some kind of coating over the paint? :?:

edit: when you added the extra spark gap, did you keep the BBQ ignition or did you change it to another source of ignition

In the future, please do not bump old topics. It's a good way to get a lot ...

awesome cannon man and that sticker owns

did you put some kind of coating over the paint?

edit: when you added the extra spark gap, did you keep the BBQ ignition or did you change it to another source of ignition

I'm kinda new to spud guns, I've only built one cannon before and i wanted this one to be my second.

Could we use a breech loading/cam locking barrel for this one.

sorry im a noob at this and need some time to get used to it

Firstly is it going to be pneumatic or combustion?

If pneumatic then what kind of valve will you be using?

Details my friend... Details. Use the search function, and do some research before you ask question like this, some of the people here dont take kindly to this kind of post....

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im going to make a tennis ball cannon so i made the barrel 2.5inches

what size should i make the barrel for optimal performance

im going to make my first propane cannon and i just wanted to know wer and how to attach the meter to the cannon

and also if u guys have any other tips about propane cannons for begginers that would help they would be very much appreciated