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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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by PCGUY » Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:38 pm

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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by jrrdw » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:54 am
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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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Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:08 pm
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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Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:11 pm
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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Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:22 am
Ammo Ideas

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by PCGUY » Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:48 am
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Ammo

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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Blow Gun

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by RBurke83 » Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:52 pm

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Hey guys, my blow gun had a catastrophic failure last night while testing my new piston. This blowgun originally came out of a compressor accessory...

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where would you get the better one at and in a spud gun wan you use it for a trigger

Chambell Hausfield maybe and yes used for a trigger. When used...

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Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:02 am
Soldering brass fittings to copper

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by Kilash » Sun May 12, 2013 1:19 pm

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I soldered for the first time yesterday ( 8) ), it went pretty well until it came to soldering my brass ball valve to the pipe. I kept heating the...

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i think if you would place new soder in top of the exsisting link in like a cone shape it would block of the leak without futher damage and this may...

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Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:04 am
Safe Pressures for Brass BSPP Elbows from China

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by Binary Blue » Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:58 pm

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I'm planning on using these brass BSPP elbows from China. They're the same as the ones being sold here:

What pressure would they be safe to use...

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I wouldn't take that setup above 300 psi personally :roll:

I would, happily.

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Mon May 13, 2013 11:35 pm
amo types

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by Eight Bit Beast » Thu May 02, 2013 9:00 pm

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i am looking for a amo for a school demo and am thinking of using mallows :D
if this happens :idea: tell me

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I would go with mini-marshmallows. And make sure the device has less muzzle energy than a person's arm. Say muzzle velocities of less than 100...

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Sun May 12, 2013 2:48 pm
Fastenal.com - online store for fittings

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by Kilash » Wed May 08, 2013 10:02 pm

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I had been trying to find a 2 inch x 3/4 inch threaded spigot bushing for my build, and I stumbled onto this site. They have stores everywhere, and I...

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I have bought from Fastenal a few times. Belleville washers and spring plungers.

The Edmonton store has been very good to deal with...they didn't...

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Thu May 09, 2013 8:40 am
Pipe label confusion

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by RPM314 » Sat May 04, 2013 1:14 pm

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Hi, all. Building my launcher, a friend gave me some pipe for the combustion chamber that he didn't need. I just found out that it is probably this...

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Schedule 40 is a pipe specification for pipe wall thickness. Thick wall does not always equate to pressure rated. Schedule 40 water pipe will have...

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Sat May 04, 2013 1:25 pm
Durable ammunition tutorial

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by RamboNucke » Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:08 pm

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I don't know why spuds are used so much. Here's one of the many options of accurate, durable ammo. I use it for all my spudguns and I made a tutorial:

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I don't want to start discussing O2/NOx enriched mixtures on youtube because there's a lot to be said and can't be done well in the comments section.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:18 pm
metal detector for gold

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by jimmydetectors09 » Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:35 pm

Among all the detecting activities, gold metal detecting is the most interesting one. We can not only relax both our mind and body , but also find a...

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Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:35 pm
Airchamber material

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by sniperrifle » Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:55 pm

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Hello guys,
i'm new to the forum, so hello everbody! I'm currently building my own airgun. Therefore i'm using a ballvalve,a copper barrel. At first...

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There is a tutorial of what you're attempting to make, just search how to make a cheap airgun on YouTube

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Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:33 pm
bunnings barrel.. 6mm , breech, qev 3way valve.

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by speedballs » Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:37 am

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Finally finished my barrel. Breech loaded, multi sleeved. Tested to 140psi so far then I broke my qev.... don't ask .... I hate myself right now!!!...

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Yeah found some cheaper ones! Plus re-made the barrel, slide cover will work with repeater mag feed. The 3way is a roller bearing type. Pre sprung...

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Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:25 am
special pvc pipe needed

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by jsefcik » Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:48 pm

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I am in need of sdr 26 2 1/2 inch,, ive looked all over nd cant find it, maybe a fellow spudder can help me out here? I will only use other websites...

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If you find someone nearby to share a 20 foot stick, the better. I split a 20 footer and then cut the 10 foot section into a 7 footer and 3 footer....

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Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:19 pm
Fire extinguisher help

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by Juggernaut12121 » Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:05 pm

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I have a dumb question, can I use a disposable fire extinguisher as an air chamber instead of a refillable one? I ask because at the stores I visited...

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One thing to keep in mind is that they may be more susceptible to corrosion. So painting the inside might be a good idea

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Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:41 pm
Epoxy Skills Improvement

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by RBurke83 » Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:02 pm

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My progression of skills in epoxy casting... First two from left are cheap Loctite 5min epoxy, which is great for certain applications - just not for...

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JSR would be even more proud of you if you'd put something light in the core of the piston to safe weight, without added dead space

JSR sees that...

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Sat Mar 30, 2013 1:05 pm
Best way to seal metal threads?

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by ThatGuy » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:32 pm

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Sorry if this is a really dumb question, but I just assembled my first metal cannon but cannot get it to stop leaking. First I tried regular Teflon...

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Loctite Thread SEALANT, not loctite thread locker workes good too. Remember to let any liquid dry overnight though.

Was that not ...or supposed to...

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Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:35 am
@#$! My reducer fitting broke? WTF?

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by Cy4ka » Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:22 pm

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So I spent hours putting a fan in a 4 -to-2.5 reducer fitting. I knocked it off the workbench and it hit the floor and cracked, busted pieces off on...

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PVC is strong but brittle like glass.

Try ABS instead.

See my test cannon in my sig.

A fragile PVC part was replaced with ABS on this cannon of...

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Last post by Technician1002
Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:52 pm
Integrated magazine, breech and barrel

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by evilvet » Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:52 am

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Howdy, hope those of you in southern Oz are enjoying the 38 degree day.
Damm it's hot.

Anyhow........

A germ of an idea was spawned from another...

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I deliberately didn't mention the fact that I used a mag parallel to the barrel ..
I thought it would overcomplicate the principle.

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Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:44 pm
spool valve

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by jean » Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:57 am

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hi

how to smooth the inside after drilling 1mm holes in a 6mm ID tube?
the small dimensions are the main problems.

inside the tube i like to move...

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Ahhhhh... he means porting holes... ok...

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Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:20 am
Easter egg impact ammo

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by CS » Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:04 am

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The plan is to have a round the functions similar to the chalk rounds in the first of this video.

I haven't test fired, and I'm planning to put...

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I thought about making clay shots, but just not firing them. They are thin and barely strong enough to survive being shot. Tests tests.

On a side...

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Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:08 pm
Alumaloy review

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by Fnord » Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:29 am

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Alumaloy/durafix is a pot-metal alloy for soldering material that cannot be joined with normal tin/lead solders.

I bought a pound of it a while back...

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thx fnord
I always wanted to know if this product is any good

could you post a vid of you using it?

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Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:50 am
What did i just buy?

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by Alex345 » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:25 pm
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I found this BIG valve(ish) thing at a local tool shop in one of it's many miscellaneous boxes. To me it looked like a huge piston valve, but i have...

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Well the company was closed during the weekend so i called this morning and it was already made for me, i did not pay anything in advance nor did i...
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:57 am
3D printers/CNC mills

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by jackssmirkingrevenge » Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:13 am
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Who has one? For under $1000 I would be tempted to take a first step into CAD/CNC...

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Pretty sweet! Also, we have the same SMS ringtone, confused me there for a second :)

Jack, the gauges are Russian because the vendor told me the...
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Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:03 am
V-DrillGuide

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:47 am

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I bought one of these recently and I think it's a fantastic tool. If you don't have a drill press or you're away from one and you need to drill a...

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On the order page he sells guides specifically for taps I think.

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Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:19 pm
Lubrication for Slide Valve

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by Binary Blue » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:30 pm

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I have one of these slide valves.

I notice that they get noticeable harder to pull when left alone for even a short period of time (a few...

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Wasnt sure about what the insides consisted of, as I said in the beginning , there is no rubber inside correct someone could have said there is...

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Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:57 pm
Good source of O rings in Oz

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by evilvet » Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:20 pm

For those with an Aldi nearby

Not sure why but this week they have plastic boxes of 450 O rings in various sizes, both Imperial boxes and Metric...

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Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:20 pm
Paint?

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by Cy4ka » Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:15 pm

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What kinds of paint have you found works the best on PVC? I was going to get crazy and go with something like duracoat but if I can find an olive...

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I've honestly just used primer grey in the past.

Pssh... you know where you got that scheme from. :P

I was planning on emulating it too.

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Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:20 pm

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