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SpudFiles Potato Gun Commercial

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by PCGUY » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:54 pm » in Combustion Cannons
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I've been wanting to get in some spud shooting action this fall before the weather got cold. I know it's been a while since I filmed anything for...

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thank you for creating this website is there anything i can do to help
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PVC Pipe Info

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PVC Pipe Info

PVC is used by plumbers, pool installers, and so on, and local building and construction regulations set the safety and materials...

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The Offcial Machinist Thread: Revised 01/04/2014

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This is where members who need help getting machining done to their spudgun parts. There will be some guide lines and they are as follows:...

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As my title described, 2k for modifying Daytona Recoil system to shoot Nerf darts. Full mechanical no wires no battery only HPA. If you can machine...
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Good Deals Thread

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by clemsonguy1125 » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:01 pm
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I keep seeing good deals on ebay for cheap parts that would be great for spud guns but not the kind I build. I figured it would be a good idea to...

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$550 4500psi compressor
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Launcher Failure Analysis Log

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by Velocity » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:28 am
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The idea behind this thread was taken directly from a sticky on the Spudtech forums, seen at I, along with several other members, believe that this...

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I never made my inside out sleeve valve because I didn't know how to use o-ring, most important of all don't try gluing them in place, second if its...
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Golf Ball Barrel FAQ

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by squeaks » Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:42 pm
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Okay, so one of the most asked about barrel is the golf ball barrel. Here are some frequently asked questions(and some unfrequent ones too).

Q: Why...

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I use pvc plugs and caps
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Ammo Ideas

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by PCGUY » Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:48 am
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I have put together a few ammo ideas for different size barrels. All pipe is PVC unless otherwise stated. If you think any ammo ideas should...

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help sorry i typed to fast
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How much pressure can this safely hold?

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by Jose Arcadio Buendia » Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:28 am

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How much pressure can this safely hold?

I heated one side of a 3/4 sch 40 PVC coupling and inserted a soda bottle cap. After it cooled I took...

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This one with a similar joint was used to 100 psi without failure, but it does depend on the quality of epoxy used and part preparation.

I've also...

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Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:15 am
Extreme Epoxy

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by tigerblues28 » Sat Dec 21, 2013 8:05 pm

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I'm looking for a good strong epoxy. I've been using JB weld, and its all right, and I cant weld. Soldering is a possibility, but I want to use steel...

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Good.

You'll need to calculate the lap shear failure point. Area of the joint multiplied by lap shear strength. If lap shear isn't published, use...

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Sun Dec 22, 2013 2:00 am
Another Ammo Option

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by PeteS » Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:46 am

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I have been shooting these and they seem to work well. They fly straight and are pretty good at punching holes in things. They are not terribly...

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Since I down sized the chamber on my 1.5 EMT hybrid I think they are all the same or less than a shot gun.

An effective suppressor should not be...

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Sat Dec 21, 2013 8:34 am
Piston Material for Toolie Type Balanced Piston Valve

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by grumpyoldman » Sun May 26, 2013 2:29 pm
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I've read on the forums that aluminum or metal pistons are too heavy and plastics (Delrin, HDPE, UHMW) are preferable. But what if the pistons are...

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delron is way heavier than uhmw and I wonder... Just as heavy if not heavier than aluminum?

Delrin is only half the density of aluminum, and 1.5...
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Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:05 am
New to spud launching, need help.

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by Greyhounds45 » Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:53 pm

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I am new to potato guns and almost have my first completely. I only need a 4 to 3 pvc schd. 40 adapter.
1. whats a decent barrel length for a...

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Thank you for responding. my barrel is around 2-2 1/2 feet long. Also i have a ball valve.
I finished it and it works fairly well.

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Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:14 pm
New to spud launching, need help.

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by Greyhounds45 » Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:40 pm

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I am new to this forum, but have been around forums for a while so I will try not to make any mistakes.
I have a few questions, one of which is more...

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It's just ran off of compressed air, and it's schd. 40 pipe. Thanks!

edit: tested the spud gun today, and it works like a charm :D !!!!! next im...

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Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:02 pm
Piston Valve Seat

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by Trauts » Sat Nov 23, 2013 2:29 pm

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New to spudfiles and working on a golf ball cannon. In the process and I now understand just how annoying it can be to find the right parts because...

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I've just been using my phone and cropping them to size forgot to mention. I figured that would be the case though, thanks!

The place was called...

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Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:20 pm
Spring Rate Equation for Regulator Spring?

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by grumpyoldman » Sat Nov 16, 2013 3:32 pm

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Hey Guys! Does anyone know an equation to determine the spring rate for a regulator spring? It would be for an inline regulator along the lines of...

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Got it. I see what needs to be done now. Thanks again! And a big thanks to PCGuy for this great forum!

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Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:48 pm
High Performance Ammo

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by sharpshooter » Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:37 pm

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Howdy folks, Its been years since I've done anything cannon related, but the bug has bitten again. (I left shortly after the SpudTech forums closed...

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A foam sabot will shred in the barrel.

Trust me :)

If you're making a hybrid, I don't think saboting your rounds is really necessary. Unless...

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Tue Oct 29, 2013 7:10 am
piston sealing

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by dart guy » Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:28 pm
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has anyone found a good sorce of rubber that is good enough for a qev

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I joined here when I was 14 (18 now) And I still built a few airguns. I drive a dirtbike, but I got mine plated for street, so I'm all good.
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Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:44 pm
fire extinguisher problems

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by urgle the danish cow » Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:10 pm

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hey i have a fairly new fire extinguisher that would be a great air tank for a current project but how can i make an air tight seal in connecting it...

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Hey did you solve your problem? How did you fixed it? Please share the solution.

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Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:45 am
How to connect metal barrel to PVC chamber?

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by Cy4ka » Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:47 pm

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I'm looking for a way to connect a 2.5 steel pipe for a barrel to a 6 PVC chamber. I have no idea how I'm going to do it. Does anyone here have any...

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Threaded pipe and threaded fitting.. Screw it on.

Mine are similar with plastic barrels and metal chambers. Concept is the same.

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Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:15 pm
I have balls

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by duane » Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:04 pm
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Tennis balls, that is.

This is a box of 50 Tennis balls that I bought off of EBAY. There are literally thousands out there, and some can be...

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This is no better. I'll give up now.

Duane
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Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:07 pm
Tennis ball ammo

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by duane » Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:53 pm

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I've been thinking about the tennis balls that I'll be using as ammo for my up-coming tennis ball mortar.

Admittedly, I know almost nothing about...

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We made about 30 shots Saturday, without streamers. (I thought that I had a roll of the Orange surveyors tape in the truck, but didn't)

Didn't...

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Mon Sep 09, 2013 5:00 pm
Question on Pressure Rated Aluminum Tubing

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by grumpyoldman » Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:10 pm
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Hey guys,

The aluminum tubing is 6061-T6 Drawn (not Extruded), 2 inch OD, .065 Wall, ASTM B210. It's rated at Max 610 PSI @ 72 degrees F on...

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Yep, that's true. Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.
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Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:18 pm
.177 Rifled Barrels

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by Binary Blue » Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:19 pm

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Do any of you guys (in the US) have experience ordering parts from Crosman?

I heard that you can order replacement parts from them through the...

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Ah ok that makes much more sense. Knew it was too goo to be true! Haha

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Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:22 pm
pematic airsoft mock mortar

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by dart guy » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:35 am

I have an almost finished plan but some parts are gonna be hard to make and also how to fill, i was thinking that if i use a nail at the end of a co2...

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Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:35 am
Sabot, has anyone tried it yet?

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by SpudFarm » Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:07 am
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I just started plinking around with pneumatics again and love it just as much as before, best way to kill boredom and night sleep due to hard thought...

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Spudfarm, if you're still around this might be of interest ;)
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Mon Aug 12, 2013 5:21 pm
WANTED: fridge compressor

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by Lockednloaded » Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:00 pm

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I've been wanting a fridge compressor for a while, but I've also had zero luck at scrapyards and recycling plants. So, since a lot of members here...

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haha i like this pic. im trying to get hold of someone from my local council. nob heads they have Facebook and email and don't reply too any of them....

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Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:08 am
Need help,casting resin

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by andrew67 » Fri Aug 02, 2013 5:11 pm

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Can anyone help with casting resin? I'm about to do a casting resin cast that needs to be 3cm thick,it'ss recommended to do the cast in 5cm layers,if...

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Ok thanks for all the help ,I'll keep you posted.

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Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:38 am
breech for tennis ball

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by brettdotcom14 » Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:56 am

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i am finishing up my gun been shooting it and come to realize its a PITA to load it every time.

I would like a sleeve design breech load, doesnt...

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Take a coupler nd sand out the inside till it slides over it , did it for my golf ball breech works great

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Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:07 am
I've come across a little bit of pipe.

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by Blitz » Sun Jul 14, 2013 2:47 am
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Someone I know offered me some 6 and 8 diameter schedule 80 pipe, as long as I get it off his lot.

I pick it up Monday. Any suggestions? :) By the...

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Suddenly, pipe.

I placed my M1 Carbine and a 10' stick of 4 schedule 40 for scale. That, and a tape measure. My friend actually had TWO 8 diameter...
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Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:15 am
I can't find 2.5" ID steel tubing?!

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by Cy4ka » Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:02 am

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I'm having some trouble finding steel tubing with 2.5 nominal diameter to launch bottles from and also tennis balls. Does anyone have a source that...

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Use pvc easier to find

How do you figure, you have been looking for a year and still have none..... smh..... :?

Nooo I cant find sdr26 I can...

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Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:44 am
Lathes?

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by 8tonsemi » Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:32 pm
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Can anyone lead me in the right direction of buying a mini metal lathe or wood lathe.

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look on craigslist. Also, ESTATE SALES!!!!! I got a 3 foot lathe for 90 bucks at an estate sale..
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Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:13 pm
Pressure Rated DWV?

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by Backyard Pneumatic » Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:24 am

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Hey Guys, new member here with a materials question. I'm finally getting started on my first serious pneumatic, a 3 piston valve launcher, and was...

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the bushing should be fine... Just check for cracks>>>>

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Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:33 pm

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