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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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water balloon challenge

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by benstern » Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:53 am

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I propose a challenge to all!
I want to see who, if any, can build a successful water balloon projectile.

Rules:

It must not break or leak water...

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I was just looking around the forums for some info - and found this.

Actually, your dream projectile already exists in my country ready made - a...

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Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:20 am
Cerrosafe™ - low melting point alloy

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by bluerussetboy » Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:59 am

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While cleaning up silverdooty's workshop the other day I came across a couple of lbs. of Cerrosafe™.

What Is Cerrosafe™

Cerrosafe™ casting alloy...

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After a little more research, I have found this.

Wood's metal will expand over time where as cerrosafe's expansion is minimal. wood's probably...

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Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:18 am
Is this legal?

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by cenzo188 » Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:54 pm
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my friend made a pneumatic cannon that will shoot a model rocket vertically straight up, and after about five or ten seconds a timer ignites the...

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I say let it slide. We could be a Nazi about the rules, but its not like he is launching the rocket at someone. and besides its a model rocket for...
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:25 am
Copperhead slugs (with damage pic)

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by potatoflinger » Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:41 pm
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These are some slugs that I made out of 12 gram C02 cylinders (they were copperhead brand, that's where I got the name). They are extremely accurate,...

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Welcome to spudfiles and the curse of the rampaging pink elephant :D

yeah!! my pink elephant!!
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:50 am
Pvc Nipple

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by Model12 » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:26 pm

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At my local parts store where I get my PVC around the sprinkler valves they have grey pvc nipple this stuff is threaded so I use it for connecting...

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Sorry guys I went to bed before I replied, ive seen it called pvc riser also (maybe on the rack) but it is a lighter Grey than the picture posted,...

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Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:07 pm
Schedule 40 pvc with propane combustion

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by threegunvash » Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:55 pm

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Hello to everyone here. I've got a quick question about a spud gun that I have:

I have a spud gun that is built from schedule 40 pvc pipe, with a 1...

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Properly metered propane and a fan will increase success rate to 100%. If you're worried about PVC shrapneling, just use solid core SCH 40 ABS. You...

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Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:02 pm
bolt action tee

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by Maniac » Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:20 pm

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i am now in the process of completing my new cannon and i want to include a bolt into it. some of you may have recalled long.......... ago me wanting...

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Please somone tell me how to make a simple bolt action tee like the one on BC arms thats all I ask for.

That might just take some planning from...

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Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:48 pm
tracer ammo

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by F.E.A.R._Sniper » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:46 pm
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I was looking through the forum and first I read the wax ammo thread and then I read the ammo made with glow sticks and it made me think.

If you...

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aah thanks for the info :idea:
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Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:10 am
Bonding Polyethylene and Polypropylene

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by meatballs » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:47 pm

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to this day i have yet to find an adhesive that works on polyethylene and polypropylene. epoxy doesn't stick at all, nor does CA clue. just about...

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I've not tried this so I can't say one way or other about it .

so for what its worth

edited to add>>

Scotch-Weld DP8005 Structural Plastic...

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Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:00 am
2.5" TB barrel

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:26 pm
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I just got a 5' length of 2.5 sch40 PVC from mcmaster for my new tennis ball cannon.

I was shocked at how tight of a fit tennis balls are. Is this a...

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taking the fluff off would expose the rubber thus causing friction, maybe if you lubed it up it might increase velocity
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Last post by Carlman
Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:17 pm
bad results with 1 1/2" valve

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by iknowmy3tables » Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:42 pm

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okay I bought the valve that has been discussed here

nice 1 1/2 pilot actuated valve, sorry guys bought the last one

okay I got it yesterday and I...

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Tiny barrel, tiny chamber, bad piloting, the results were to be expected. Also, what pressure were you shooting at?

Bad piloting shouldn't matter...

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Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:55 pm
Crap!

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by TwitchTheAussie » Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:41 am
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OK I read somewhere on here that 1/2 pipe will fit marbles. It seems it is wrong. I now have 15mm pipe and not 16mm and have to buy ammo for it. So...

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Anyone else got any ideas on what size pipe will fit a marble 16mm. Its under imperial system in home hardware so ideas are welcome.
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Last post by TwitchTheAussie
Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:02 am
Best lubrication for piston valve?

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by KamranGo » Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:27 pm
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Hey, i'm new to these forums but not so new to the world of pneumatic spudguns. I'm currently building by 3rd spudgun, and so far its going to have a...

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Okay sounds good, let us know how it all goes.
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Last post by MrCrowley
Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:28 am
ice as ammo [question mark]

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by cenzo188 » Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:28 am

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After an unsuccsesful attempt at making my cannon shoot snow, I have been thinking about ice. Ice will not break apart after leaving the barrel like...

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Ice works great! Specialy for old phones frozen in the ice

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Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:17 pm
perfect fit epoxy pellet

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by jean » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:14 am
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i find a 7mm brasstube and made this epoxy/bb ammo. weight is 1,1g.
tell me what you think.
reproduction is easy but my cannon is not finnish....

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Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:30 am
looks like dwv?

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by iknowmy3tables » Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:08 am

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I need to order a sch40 4 tee for my gun's valve but this mcmasters part looks an awful lot like a dwv fitting, I know mcmaster messes up the pics...

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For what it's worth, lasco fittings are just about the worst fittings you can buy. They will work fine for spudgun applications, but if you can find...

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Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:21 pm
rifled slugs?

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by bangmikkelbang » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:05 pm

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does anyone know of a way to make heavy rifled slugs of a material that would do some damage?

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a nice resource

also while the brenneke style slugs work great(i've taken two nice whitetails with them) the remington buckhammer is supposed to...

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Last post by bluerussetboy
Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:42 pm
Hot glueing

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by TwitchTheAussie » Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:36 am

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Will hot glue completely seal up a sprinkler valve or will I need to use epoxy and such?

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Hot glue is not suitable for anything that carries a load or pressure. Hot glue is for kids glueing together pieces of paper, not for assembling...

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Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:00 pm
Paintball Pipe

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by e1337 » Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:42 am

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Would Stainless steel pipe with and ID of .674 fit 68cal paintballs? If not what pipe would?

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plang's got the right idea. I've used aluminum tubing from McMaster before to make paintball barrels. The paint's fit is great and the tubing it easy...

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Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:22 am
SDR 21 Safety

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by bigbob12345 » Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:12 pm

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Recently I stumbled by some 1.5in SDR21 pipe at lowes but then I noticed that it was really dirty and had lots of discolored spots.Im guessing its...

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My only would worry would be if it was stored in the sun.
If not lacquer thinner or PVC cleaner will take off the stains.

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Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:44 pm
"laser" ammo

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by F.E.A.R._Sniper » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:01 am
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ok, so you guys called me retarded and the lot when earlier i suggested the use of a wax/ glow stick mix to make glowing ammo. well I got all the...

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hell, I don't even have a launcher right now. I am in the process of building one right now
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Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:55 am
Little golf ball ammo idea

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by gwoloshyn » Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:46 pm

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Nothing much, but decided to post my idea here. I'm trying to get creative with the 800 golf balls that I have to shoot. Since these fit very well in...

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Its ok Carlman, feel free to elaborate on my idea. I have to finish my golf ball gun before I can test out my rounds.

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Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:20 pm
Hehe Score!

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by TwitchTheAussie » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:36 am

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Well on my late night travel home from work I noticed some sch80 pipe laying on the wrong side of a construction fence. Then I noticed an offcut...

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I wouldn't be surprised if it's really Scho80, my Dads old Mitre10 store stocked Sch40 fittings.

I think they were left over from when it was an...

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Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:47 pm
New Bolt Action

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by BigGrib » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:48 pm

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So i started making my prototype bolt action for a tennis ball barrel and was wondering what everyone thought of it. It is a 2.5 barrel with a couple...

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thanks for the tip, i'll have to try it cause the spring i want is really specific, just a hair under 2 inches diameter and 7 inches long with like...

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Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:05 am
Possible rare pipe supplier

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by Pilgrimman » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:50 pm

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This is for PVC, haven't checked out ABS...
EDIT: Pressure rated ABS is on there, but it's more expensive...
Also, found 5 pipe! :shock: Also, there...

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Weird! The most common pipe with the designation 1 1/2 in the U.S. is the smaller i.d. stuff you're talking about (i.e. SCH - 40). The golfball...

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Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:46 pm

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