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by AdiabaticManiak
Sun Jul 19, 2009 6:33 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]
Replies: 20
Views: 12439

I´m glad The gun is found inspiring. It was quite fun building it. Perhaps there will be a mk II. perhaps not at all. It kinda depends on what parts i found laying around the farm.

the >>thing>> inonickname mumbles about sounds fun., and yes it´s a common part. do you spy any custom hammers and ...
by AdiabaticManiak
Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:05 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]
Replies: 20
Views: 12439

yes, replacing the rubber bands might seem like a obvious way of improving this construction; but in a matter of fact, the rubber bands are here to stay.

I can easily adjust the hammers striking force by adding or subtracting a rubber band, to configure the gun for different pressures used. And ...
by AdiabaticManiak
Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:52 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]
Replies: 20
Views: 12439

All right, a video showing the action is now embedded into my original post. enjoy.
by AdiabaticManiak
Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]
Replies: 20
Views: 12439

perhapse I should work on that rock solid face expression as well, to be able to keep up with the gun coolness. :)
by AdiabaticManiak
Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]
Replies: 20
Views: 12439

all right; I´ll shoot a video tomorrow. It´ll show how the under-lever load the springs and works.
the power is OK, not impressive, but OK. Fun to shoot with!

yes; it might look a bit scrap-yard-designed, but I build all parts from scratch, including the hammer, and everything. With rather simple ...
by AdiabaticManiak
Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]
Replies: 20
Views: 12439

The Gun is connected directly to a air source, therefore there is a little interest in counting the shots per fill.

concerning the valves direction, if i turn it, i have to have the hammer on the side, which is ugly looking, and also; its a bit to late to turn anything. It´s suppa-glued in place ...
by AdiabaticManiak
Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:45 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]
Replies: 20
Views: 12439

A vid could be made.
by AdiabaticManiak
Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:34 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]
Replies: 20
Views: 12439

Old Bessy Sureshot [with a vid]

Now it´s time again.
It all began with me finding a one way-valve while taking an old compressor apart. I Looked at it, and saw the possibility to make a hammer activated valve-gun!

Its quite "the wild west"-inspired, and you reload it by doing that fancy moves with the long reload-lever (please ...
by AdiabaticManiak
Fri May 22, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Dual Valve Cannon
Replies: 17
Views: 10184

Nice gun you've build there!

I'm in the opinion that twice the valve; twice the fun. No matter thinking about the percentage of improvement; just the feeling of a dual valve setup in your hands make it worth it; am I right?

But please show us the full setup with barrel and such; would be fun to ...
by AdiabaticManiak
Sun May 03, 2009 4:45 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: SBA800 - Chaos Edition 4/5/09 updated - Stock
Replies: 41
Views: 17331

LOVELY! A well build cannon!

is it hard to pump? I imagine there´s quit limited space for the really hard strokes and such.

edit: keyboard making fun of me
by AdiabaticManiak
Sun May 03, 2009 4:43 am
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: The Magnum
Replies: 17
Views: 13766

jonnyboy wrote:Absolutely stunning. Now replace all the pvc parts with metal and go hybrid. I want to see a video as well.
lol: it´s like saying: "Go build something else".

But concerning the video: it would be great to hear how it sounds! any plans on catching it in the digi-recorder?
by AdiabaticManiak
Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:46 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: The Longbow. Updated with Cammo!
Replies: 27
Views: 10094

yes. As it is today; i shoot the steel balls; with a very good fit.
I can stop bullets in the middle of the barrel (while held horizontal) just bye putting a finger over the top-hole.

however; a steel-barrel with the rifles would absolutely be a lot of fun! perhaps I choose that for future ...
by AdiabaticManiak
Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: The Longbow. Updated with Cammo!
Replies: 27
Views: 10094

while shooting; the breech is exposed! I made a patch of fabric that can easily be turn over the gun to reveal the breech-bling.
by AdiabaticManiak
Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: The Longbow. Updated with Cammo!
Replies: 27
Views: 10094

Added a camouflage, dark green forest theme.
The leather makes me think of some WWII-setting.
what do you all think!?
by AdiabaticManiak
Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: The Longbow. Updated with Cammo!
Replies: 27
Views: 10094

speaking of the future, I made a add on: a pair of bipods! what do you all think?