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wow thats cool! you should polish it up more, and add some wood grips to really make it look medieval. What ammo are you using for it, can't wait to see some damage :twisted: i think you should also switch your 90 degree elbow to a 45 for a better look.
Can you hold that thing with one hand and pull ...

Are there any special modifications to the SV beside the added pop-off/fill station? how hard is it to pull the pop-off? and with a compressor, could this go full auto?

where are you all from, because i have heard that prices differ by location, and what makes it so expensive, (besides of course the valves)
P.S. I want my 100th post to be a good cannon, so i will reply here
I know, but do you think some of the three inch fittings will add up

PARTS LIST
PIPE:
15ft ...

I am going on a spud gun run to Home depot, and I have made a list of parts that I need. I live in dallas and will be going to home depot, so if there are any texas spudders, your price estimate might be the best. I need an estemate of the price for this:

PARTS LIST

PIPE:
5ft OF 2” PVC
5ft OF 1 ...

So in your opinions triggering it the way i originally stated is the easiest way to do it, but i still want to know about the ballvalve before the burst disk
=====[O]=======( l )=====
burst disk ball valve chamber=>
<=barrel


BTW, a sharp point on the back of ammo OR barrel could burst a single ...

Thanks rp181, that is really helpful, do you think radioshack would carry those?
And what is the exact name of the one you used + where you got it

I have a 3/4 inch barrel which doesn't leave room for much

no im thinking push pull, just where would i put it on the cannon?

where do you put your solenoid, I have thought about that, but cant think of proper placement

can anybody answer, or is this just open waters?

Thanks dudeman, my burst disk related searches brought up alot of hybrids, and Im glad you have used this system successfully.
and thanks GalFisk for the in depth info, and for fixing dudemans link.
I Have one more question:
Is this system a whole lot more effective than a simple ball valve about a ...

I have been searching the wiki for new ways to trigger my pneumatics. I saw this on the wiki:
http://www.spudfiles.com/spud_wiki/index.php/Triggered_burst_disk
the pressurization between the two burst disks is the most interesting way to me, but i have two questions about this method. one, what ...

niether is a commercial high pressure pump, im not asking for dirt cheap, just a good price

it depends on what material you will be using, what pressures they should be able to reach, and what price. knowing your reputation, I am assuming they will be well made out of copper or aluminum, and will be able to reach at least 250psi. The biggest variable for me would be the price, but you ...

darn, im gonna need a new fuel