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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 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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taping the side of a pipe?

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by Crna Legija » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:18 am

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Is it safe to tape a 1/2 inch BSP in the side of a 1'' galvanized steel pipe with 3.8mm wall thickness. Its so my chamber(600psi) will be closer to...

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Beautiful weld. did you do that?

Yeah, its beautiful mate *kiwi accent*:lol:.
I'm sure it was done with a TIG welder, my welds don't look quite...

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Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:17 pm
Heating and bending a blowgun?

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by Gun Freak » Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:28 pm
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I might try bending one of these blowguns on the nozzle part, so should a propane torch do the job and will it still be able to hold pressure...

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I just use my dremal with a metal cut off wheel
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Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:44 pm
2" ammo for my cannon

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by Benjg555 » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:48 am

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Hey I've been having trouble getting 2inch ammo. i shot a golf ball with ice cubes, my dogs toy, another dog toy. I had a good ball but now I can't...

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Ya I was thinking about those I still am.

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Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:44 pm
Purple Primer VS. Clear Primer?

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by motorfixer1 » Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:15 pm

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So, I was browsing one of the sites that advertises on here, as well as sells launchers and related items the other day. Across the bottom of the...

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Most building codes require the primer stain to be showing on pw systems, so the inspectors know it's done properly. This is irrelevant in our...

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Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:11 pm
Po-jectile accuracy

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by irickedit » Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:06 pm

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I'm close to done with my RPG-2.0-P build so I can start working on ideas for accurate ammo. The thing is, it's hard to beat good old taters for...

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Don't delude yourself into believing spuds have a controllable trajectory. They have about the same level of control as a monkey on crack with a...

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Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:11 pm
Making magic with PVC

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by Technician1002 » Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:48 am

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Sorry for the title. I was thinking a place to put all the PVC construction tips in one place for an easy reference. After having success bending...

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I had to try this. I stopped by my local hardware store and found the right cleaner. :D I have some oil dye that is used to find leaks in...

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Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:19 pm
solder vs epoxy

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by lozz08 » Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:40 am

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Hi people. I have never used solder and copper pipe would anyone know about how much pressure a solder bond could take? Does solder stick to brass?

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If you have never soldered copper pipe, there are some very excellent online youtube turorials.

If you move up to hard solder, often called silver...

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Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:14 am
want to start milling aluminium

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by lozz08 » Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:55 am

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Hello all, calling out the machinists among us.,i really want to get into machining aluminiumparts, i want to save up for some basic equipment and...

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mini mill if small parts,

Grizzly 0704 if larger. Both are under 300lbs, the Grizzly comes with a stand.
Both have variable speed motors, R8...

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Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:22 pm
adhesives

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by jackssmirkingrevenge » Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:58 am

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Have some informative glue pr0n :D

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'Mail bonding' LOL

Although this was quite interesting I was only prpared to give up about 10 minutes of my life to adhesives, not the full 40 :lol:

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Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:52 am
Need somebody to do me a favor

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by Gun Freak » Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:54 am

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I am looking for somebody who has cut off half of their blowgun for extra flow like this:

I need to know if I can tap 1/4 threads in it, or any...

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Its a coaxial piston valve, 1.25 chamber, .5 barrel that fires airsoft shells. The pilot is the blowgun which will be modded to be a three way valve...

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Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:49 pm
metal body working mg34

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by urgle the danish cow » Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:28 pm

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im not sure if this is the right place to ask this but w/e.
any way i am currently building an mg 34 and i am having trouble figuring out how i will...

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Cut it with a grinder or hack saw
preferably with a hacksaw or band saw

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Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:59 pm
Pipe/Fitting Specifications

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by Lockednloaded » Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:15 pm

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There doesn't seem to be a thread on pipe/fittings specs, so I think everyone should post links to websites that have pip/fitting ODs, IDs, pressure...

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never seen that, but there need to be specs on metal pipe and fittings as well

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Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:47 pm
Balloon time helium tank

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by spikerbond » Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:33 pm

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I was wondering if this tank would be safe to use:

it says not to refill it, but i dont see why i couldnt. i was also wondering if any of you know...

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Put in a larger valve than the original. I recommend one like this;

Original;

In modification;

Can damage;

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Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:23 pm
Need help with Spring material and specs

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by BigBang J » Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:02 pm

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Calculating spring specs and materials just is not making sense to me, and I can't seem to get a clear direction from one place as to how to...

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I believe D_Hall sent you a series of links to Wikipedia that should have explained this to you, but I guess I'll do it for you.

Calculating the...

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Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:04 pm
Foam Casting?

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by Lockednloaded » Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:32 pm

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I have recently made a 2 bore mortar that fires primarily NERF pocket vortex footballs. It fires great, but NERFs are expensive, and even when i...

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Car wax works as a cheap mold release. The foam in a can does not cure in a closed container. 2 part foam works well in a container, but can cause...

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Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:55 pm
Material Choices Need Help

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by AlphaOmega » Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:32 pm

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I am finally going to build my first airsoft gun. I have a few questions concerning its construction. I was planning on using A513 type 5 DOM steel...

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any seamless tube will work as a barrel, but the stiffer, the more accurate (after you get a good fit with the projectile). I would recommend...

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Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:17 pm
Material Choices Need Help

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by AlphaOmega » Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:33 pm

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I am finally going to build my first airsoft gun. I have a few questions concerning its construction. I was planning on using A513 type 5 DOM steel...

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www.mcmaster.com is a great U.S. based materials distributor.

As for your other questions, perhaps you could include a diagram of your current...

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Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:28 am
Help me pimp my compressor

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by spudamine » Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:37 pm
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So I've just got a fridge compressor, I actually bought one new off of ebay as there are not many abandoned fridges to be found around here, problem...

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(the power tends to go off when the zombies attack :lol: )

Well played! I have plans to rig my compressor to my bicycle for the same reason! :D...
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Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:48 pm
Another convert to the dark side

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by JDP12 » Wed Aug 11, 2010 4:01 pm
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well I was at my local hardware store, and guess what I stumbled upon--- marine epoxy. I got 1/2 lb of it, and am hoping to begin my descent into the...

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i always put my epoxied items on top of my wood heater or next to my oil heater for a number of hours. increases bond strength and decreases set time.
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Sat Aug 14, 2010 6:55 am
any size ammo cheap

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by itsnotmyblood » Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:16 pm

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take 86% water and 14% saw dust by weight mix it poor it in a mold freeze it. its called pykrete. look up a video i think it would be a good ammo...

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with newspaper instead.

Have you been watching Mythbusters lately? :D

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Sat Aug 14, 2010 2:53 am
I am retiring from potatoe guns and selling my materials

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by LCTChamp » Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:40 am

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Hello everyone, I used to post here all the time and had numerous spud guns. I've grown out of this hobby and need a little extra space in my garage....

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Why this got locked here .

When your Ebay auction has 2 days left, post the Ebay url here .

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Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:58 pm
1/4in outer diameter tubing

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by skishoot » Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:24 am

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what pressure will vinyl 1/4in od tubing hold i/ve had it at 125 with no problem but it doesn't have a pressure rating on it does anybody have any...

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yeah it definetly will be fine up to 125psi

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Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:58 pm
Hybrid Aluminum Pipe Warping

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by zomgwtfbbq » Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:15 am

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I have an aluminum pipe that I sent for milling. This pipe is the body of my semi-auto cartridge-fed hybrid and I milled it because I had to cut a...

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It may be a result from stress in the aluminum. When it is machined, the stress is no longer balanced and the part looses it's shape. You may just...

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Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:58 am
Spring advice

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by irisher » Wed Aug 04, 2010 3:33 pm

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For an upcoming project I had to make a magazine. The problem I have encountered is with the spring on the magazine. I am trying to get a rectangular...

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I appreciate the links but, I can't order from the UK one and the other has nothing I can't just get at my hardware store.

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Thu Aug 05, 2010 3:12 pm
27 year old 2" Sprinkler Valves

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by MrCrowley » Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:20 pm

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Just picked up four 2 sprinkler valves for $20NZD (10-15USD), problem is they're 27 years old haha. I think I can get at least one or two working, I...

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Kiwible , surely :D

Yes, the one should suffice - and one of those 1 inchers would make a good pilot ;)

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Thu Aug 05, 2010 12:58 am

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