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by acs2997
Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: 3 In. Piston Valve Launcher
Replies: 13
Views: 4258

A we've?

I'm uploading another video to youtube now of a better shot.
by acs2997
Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Broken Rainbird Solenoid
Replies: 5
Views: 1362

Yeah I have a spare one that I'll screw on next time I use it. Hopefully I'll be able to order a new valve soon too
by acs2997
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: 4in Coax
Replies: 4
Views: 2316

Very nice gun you got there! I'd love to see some damage videos
by acs2997
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: O-rings
Replies: 2
Views: 1165

O-rings

So I'm in the process of making the coolest pneumatic weapon of mass destruction ever seen, but I need to get some o-rings. Home-depot only had tiny ones. I'm looking to put it on the outside of a 1.25 in. coupler to make a piston for a 2 in. piston valve. Also, I need some that seal well on the out...
by acs2997
Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Broken Rainbird Solenoid
Replies: 5
Views: 1362

You guessed it! I was shooting water to clean out the barrel. Well your idea worked really well for 3 shots! lol. I'm kinda disappointed, it took me forever to get the thing actually all fixed up, but it happens I guess.

And yeah, I figured buying a new one was cheaper, I just didn't know for sure
by acs2997
Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Broken Rainbird Solenoid
Replies: 5
Views: 1362

Broken Rainbird Solenoid

I was just shooting one of my launchers that uses a modified rainbird valve and my trigger valve snapped out of the rainbird. Does anyone know where/if there are replacement parts for rainbirds? The body of the valve is okay, just the top that gets screwed in is completely obliterated
by acs2997
Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: 3 In. Piston Valve Launcher
Replies: 13
Views: 4258

alright, ill give it a try!
by acs2997
Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: 3 In. Piston Valve Launcher
Replies: 13
Views: 4258

yeah i'm using a sprinkler but for some reason it doesnt seem like it's opeing all the way. If i can get this darn video uploaded, maybe you could see. It almost whistles for a second or two before firing

There i posted the video
by acs2997
Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: 3 In. Piston Valve Launcher
Replies: 13
Views: 4258

3 In. Piston Valve Launcher

This is my first piston valve gun. It has two 5 ft long air tanks, 3 in. diameter. The piston housing is 3 in. with a 2 in. barrel. Soon to come: golf ball barrel! I'll see if I can get some videos later. The only issue I have with it is that sometimes my pilot release valve doesn't bring the piston...
by acs2997
Sun Dec 02, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: air cannon newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 2044

If you searched for good deals, you could probably find a solenoid online for under $20. those are easy to modify (hundreds of videos on youtube as well as posts here). Also, golfballs fit perfectly in 1.5 in. sdr-21 or at least so i've heard. only probably, here in new england, i haven't had too mu...
by acs2997
Sun Dec 02, 2012 12:00 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: air cannon newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 2044

If I were you, I would start off with a ball valve launcher. Real simple, maybe a 2 or 3 inch pvc air tank 2 ft long or so, and any barrel of your choice (just make sure it's the same size or smaller than the valve you use) My first pneumatic was a ball valve launcher, and i was able to send an arro...
by acs2997
Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: Questions about a blow-forward bolt
Replies: 12
Views: 5704

I know what you mean. If you ever do get around to it, I'd love to see how it works!
by acs2997
Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: Questions about a blow-forward bolt
Replies: 12
Views: 5704

I'm not feeling to confident in this idea for my gun. I'm sure it'd be much more practical with other builds that use higher pressure. I still think a blow-forward bolt would probably be my best bet.
by acs2997
Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: Gatling gun
Replies: 20
Views: 6519

Well now that it's 2012, chances are you don't really need anymore input, but during my aimless wanderings on spudfiles, I saw this and couldn't resist commenting... I've actually thought up a similar design before and faced the same swivel issue. why not make the entire gun swivel? In my plans (whi...
by acs2997
Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: Questions about a blow-forward bolt
Replies: 12
Views: 5704

Much less meaning sub-100? Like 80 or 90?