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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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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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Aluminum failure characteristics

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by Moonbogg » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:08 am
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Has anyone done any study or have any reference links/material as to what the characteristics of actual failure in aluminum pipe is? For what its...

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Right. Basically what i'm getting at is I want to know how much the Venom can take before blowing up. There are things that need to be taken into...
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:12 pm
Aluminum Joints

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by kjjohn » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:48 pm
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How can I connect together aluminum pipe fittings without threads without welding them? I know that welding aluminum pipe will lose its strength if...

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Another question, i aluminum bought from websites like onlinemetals heat treated or anodized? If not, will it cause a substantial loss in strength,...
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Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:00 pm
Buckshot Shells?

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by qwerty » Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:45 pm

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What do you guys think is the best way to make buckshot shells for a 15mm barrel and also do you think 4.5mm BBs could act as shot.

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What the f*ck? You too lazy, think the mods have nothing better todo? Get your act together and click the freakin button at the top right!

LOL i...

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Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:58 am
Big block of pvc

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by metalmeltr » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:55 pm
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Does any one know where I can get a solid block of PCV that is 4 X4 X6 ? I came up with an idea for a breach loading cannon that would use a block of...

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Google clear pvc primer. Also you can use a heat gun and some other kind of plastic instead of PVC
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Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:39 pm
Unorthodox Joint Advice

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by skyjive » Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:30 pm
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So I need to put a 1/2 copper pipe through a hole drilled through the middle of an iron endcap in such a way that the joint between the outside of...

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Take extra care with steam... one of the most dangerous pneumatics ever.
One leak can give permanent burn marks, not to mention a sudden...
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:23 pm
Epoxy Failure

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by irisher » Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:39 pm

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After long period of procrastination I decided to fix my HPA bbmg. The swivel joint on the paintball remote snapped completely in two. The first...

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Set screws... drill and place shallow set screws into the pipe and swivel assembly, then epoxy.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:10 am
Getting epoxy off hands

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by qwerty » Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:11 am

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I, myself, am a messy person and everytime i use epoxy i seem to get it on my hands :D Anyway its really hard to get off so does anyone know the best...

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Acetone will dehydrate you very quickly, from my experiences. In any case one wouldn't do well to rub acetone into their hands to remove epoxy.

I...

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Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:41 pm
Question about pipe compatability

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by geniusbomberman » Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:21 pm

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I have heard that 3 fitting fit in 4 inch pipe for pistons or gluing. Would this also work for ammo(would it work if it was sanded down a little)?...

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I don't know why you would want to shoot fittings, but yeah you can get them to fit in every situation you described.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:54 pm
Rifled copper barrel

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by al-xg » Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:33 pm
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This is 16mm OD copper (~14mm ID) I experimented on, rifled at 1 turn per 8 inches (20cm).
I used a homemade tool made from a steel hex head bolt.
I...

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The soldering doesn't need to be done along the whole length at the same time. With the way I'm doing it, I can just start at one end and move down....
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Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:11 pm
whats your most destructive ammo

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by covey12 » Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:24 pm
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just wondering what the most destructive ammo you ever made was, and if you would how you made

all cannons, all ammo

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My best ammo are zip tie darts. Originally I created them for lawn darts but then I realized the potential they had. I will post a pic when I make...
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Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:30 am
shotgun slugs for ammo

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by ThegunGuy » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:55 am

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I was wondering if anyone has ever tried these slugs as ammo? this place sells them i like them better that midway but i cant get the link to work...

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Jack, great little article. I enjoyed it. :)

Ramses , Metal Supermarket is where I get my DOM, they cut and ship. (It sucks being in the middle of...

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Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:47 pm
Galvanized or black iron fittings?

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by turner » Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:55 pm

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what would be better for a small bore qev gun. black iron or Galvanized fittings? there both about the same price

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Black iron is a bit cheaper though.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:38 pm
Spring door closer

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by daccel » Tue May 19, 2009 11:53 pm

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I salvaged 4 door closers like this one at a jobsite where they were being replaced a while back and finally got around to opening one up to see how...

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@kenbo
you don't really need a spring door opener to do that.. adn the idea has been mentioned a few times before... but IIRC no one has tested it...

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Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:10 pm
spool valves

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by POLAND_SPUD » Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:38 am

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hey I have one simple question...

Is it possible to actuate manualy solenoid valves like for example this one Clicky clicky

I htink I already...

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yeah
the valve I bought has a mechanical override so I can use it without the solenoid....

but mechanical override is just an additional gizmo...

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Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:17 pm
Homemade lathe

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by skyjive » Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:33 pm
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So I want to try making some advanced spudgun designs (e.g. semi-auto/auto) which require the use of o-ring seals. Now it is my understanding that if...

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Hey! I am am currently making one too!

But instead of using a bike, i use a blender ac motor as power source...

Is should be posting it here soon...
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Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:07 pm
which is more powerful?

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by omar123omar » Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:29 pm

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which of those two is more powerful?

or

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Which do you think is more powerful? I'm sure you've already searched and read up on the topic at hand. Surely, you had an opinion before you posted...

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Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:05 pm
Ammo GGDT calculations

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by jared555 » Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:05 am

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Is there a guide somewhere with what to put in for the Friction parameter in GGDT for say, a marble? (A list of different common ammo could be of...

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Is there a guide somewhere with what to put in for the Friction parameter in GGDT for say, a marble? (A list of different common ammo could be of...

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Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:04 pm
Help me guys, I want to make this air gun.

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by omar123omar » Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:41 pm

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how to make it?

which parts do i need.

help me guys

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its mine! ill pm you the parts but do some research on piston valves because do you even know how they work?

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Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:59 pm
stirrup pump construction questions

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by SilentCyan » Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:02 am

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I am currently in the process of building a stirrup pump but have run into a few problems. my first problem is that i could not find any o-rings that...

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O-rings can be stretched. Industry recommendations for o-rings:

Up to 5% stretch, best at 2%

40% compression for non moving parts, 30% for moving...

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Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:03 am
Mass of some objects?

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by Northir » Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:41 pm

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looking for some one that is willing to weigh some random objects for use in this app mostly curious about the mass of the following

plastic tack...

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You might want to add something here .

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Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:39 am
Hose Spray Gun

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by clemsonguy1125 » Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:47 am

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I was considering using a hose spray gun on a air gun but was hesident about the pressure. I have seen several guns on the site using it to pilot a...

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I used one up to 160 psi with no leaks, I made a little multishot plinker here

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Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:10 pm
book on rifling machine

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by black87 » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:12 am
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Hi and hello been a long time since i was here at spudfiles and looked up rifling and every one has ideas on ways to go about them here is a book i...

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Ah well, if anyone still has the file it would be nice to share this information again.

PM your email address and I'll send it over, only 5.9Mb pdf.
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Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:05 am
Wax molding hints wanted

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by boyntonstu » Mon Oct 05, 2009 4:35 pm

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I would like to place a glass marble into a wax mold to fit the barrel.

Are there some time and labor saving methods that you have discovered?

Mold...

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Pneumatic bb gun?

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Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:19 am
[Video] Showcase of Various Ammo and Warheads for Spudguns

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by logicbomb » Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:55 pm

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Content Removed by drac.

Let it be noted that discussion of any incendiary projectiles is highly illegal and strictly prohibited by forum rules....

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Explosive warheads are against forum rules. May wish to review them.

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Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:57 pm
Spudgun ammo weight (LIST)

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by theBOOM » Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:20 pm
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Ok.. So I'm basically starting this thread to get a list of spud related ammunition and their corresponding weight (and diameter if possible)... If...

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Glass Marble weight

Using a postal scale I determined that 6 glass marbles weigh 1 oz.

7,000 grains per pound
16 ÷
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Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:07 pm

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