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by aussieguy123123
Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:52 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Launchpotatoes.com Spark box/fan controller-Any experience?
Replies: 7
Views: 3031

Question - The unit seemed OK but I wonder about the option for a "wireless" trigger. Wouldn't this be susceptible to untimely ignition through unintentional radio interference?
by aussieguy123123
Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: The Hater Cannon :: My First Spud Gun
Replies: 65
Views: 25087

Golf tournament television coverage - inspiration for film?

Your launcher looks great and you should be proud of your work on it.

I also appreciate that you made a statement as to its range, as it's a strong dislike of mine when something that launches projectiles is not described with at least basic information about its ballistic performance.

I suppose ...
by aussieguy123123
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: General Cannon Discussion
Topic: How to make a lead ball mould.
Replies: 34
Views: 38276

Hi there,

Nice idea considering a dense material that can be shaped easily, etc., but may I suggest instead that you try another material?

Lead is an olde-worlde solution that is harmful to the people who use it and to the environment that it litters.

You can probably achieve better results by ...
by aussieguy123123
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:01 am
Forum: General Cannon Discussion
Topic: SpudFiles Innovative Design Contest Results
Replies: 22
Views: 20652

I would be interested in comparing these highly competitive entries in terms of achieved projectile range. ...
Well that's kind of silly considering [they shoot different projectiles etc.]

I asked a perfectly sensible question that would apply to almost type of machine that launches projectiles ...
by aussieguy123123
Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: General Cannon Discussion
Topic: SpudFiles Innovative Design Contest Results
Replies: 22
Views: 20652

I would be interested in comparing these highly competitive entries in terms of achieved projectile range. Do we have information to allow that comparison? If not, then what figures do we have?