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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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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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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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projectiles

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by tape fist » Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:11 am

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who's made plaster bullets?

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I make them out of bondo... If you go to a body shop supply house you can get a gallon for like $12 usd....

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Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:44 pm
High Pressure Pilot component(?)...

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by THUNDERLORD » Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:47 pm

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Hello fellas,:)
I Had an idea today that I haven't seen done for a high (or low) pressure pilot that would possibly work faster than a QEV...

I was...

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Well atleast I got quality over quantity o the replies!!!

(two of my most respected spudders)...

Yeah, back out and online with the flu, seems my...

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Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:29 pm
Awesome ammo for your mini or shotgun

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by Combustion Monkey » Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:36 pm
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Just looking through a catalog I got in the mail and found these little gems. Thought I would share them with all you good folks. Flechettes

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I've bought flechette before and IT'S FREAKING INSANE! With a good canon it can go through a 10 thick tree! Generally pretty easy to make with...
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:53 pm
Deodorant can tank

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by iemand » Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:57 am
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I was wondering whether a deodorant can can be useful as some kind of ghetto airtank to replace the plastic bottles, all you need to do is epoxy a...

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I bet it is some sort of poppet valve. Could be used to construct a miniature hammer valve, to pilot miniature piston valves. Madurodam style xD
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:56 pm
stirrup pump

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by roughboy » Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:47 am
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What is the best check valve to use on a homemade stirrup pump? I've read that there are a few out there. there are ball check valves, diaphragm...

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most (i would say all but to be safe) fridge compressors the case it under in put pressure not output pressure the output is conected from the pump...
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Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:24 pm
spool valve connections?

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by ramses » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:36 am

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I plan on making a spool valve, and I was wondering what you thought the best way to make the connections to the side of the pipe would be. It can't...

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lol no, I haven't even begun to make the valve. I was wondering if I could smooth the leakage in study hall.

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Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:36 pm
snow balls

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by dudeman508 » Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:49 pm
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ok a friend wanted me to build and desing a snow ball gun and i dont live were it snows so trile and error is out of the question. has anyone ever...

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PVC is brittle at all temperatures. . . it's a question of how hard you have to hit it before it shatters.

Proof? I've shattered multiple pieces of...
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Last post by MakerOfToys
Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:17 am
Best Plastic to use for piston?

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by SubsonicSpud » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:06 pm

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G'day guys.

I am about to machine a 20mm barrel seal piston for a mini cannon, and I am just looking for suggestions for the best plastic to use...

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Well i have ended up buying Acetal for the piston, the guy from the place I bought it from suggested it over Nylon due to its machinability. I made...

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Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:58 pm
Bent Metal Pipe

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by SpudsMcGee » Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:54 pm

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Does anyone know a way to straighten a bent metal pipe, without machinery?

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Straightening a bent pipe is probably futile ...

But, you might try capping one end, fill with sand then tamp the sand down hard, probably need...

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Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:24 pm
Thread questions

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by btrettel » Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:49 pm

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I recently decided to buy a small low pressure aluminum cylinder . The threads on the cylinder are a little odd--they are straight, 1 inch diameter,...

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An update: I spoke to a more knowledgeable person at Catalina Cylinders and I could probably get the thread to work with 3/4 inch NPT threads, but...

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Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:45 am
Where would I get a bike tire filler?

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by Pieguy14 » Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:47 pm

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Hey Spudfiles, where would I get a bike tire filler? Like you attach a bike pump to the filler and pump the air chamber up, and it maintains the air...

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You're speaking about a schrader valve. Try to make your posts make sense. I was having difficulty seeing if you wanted a CO2 tire inflater, a valve,...

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Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:12 am
Paint sprayer vs pressure washer

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by daccel » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:04 am

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I rediscovered this paint sprayer gun today. Long story short, it's now an extra after it stopped working last summer - and ready for spud gun use...

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well that number was assuming that the same fuel/air mix (or at least the same pressure) would be behind the piston, as on the chamber side of the...

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Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:55 am
Bike Tire Filler...

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by THUNDERLORD » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:21 pm

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I've got limited internet right now, but wanted to discuss my CO2 Bike tire filler some.

It's an Ultra-flate plus for 16 gram cart.s.
But I've used...

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Exactly carlman its a common misconception that an oxidiser burns after all it makes up most of an explosive. But really it is supplying oxgen to the...

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Last post by john bunsenburner
Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:54 pm
CO2 usage rate

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by PainKillaX » Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:48 am

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I've been thinking of using a normal CO2 tank, like you would see for paintball (I believe 20 oz), for an inline vortex BBMG. At 80 PSI does anyone...

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Thanks that's about what i was hoping. If I haven't put those thousands of rounds to good use I shouldn't be using the dang thing anyway.

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Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:24 pm
.22 pellet barrel size?

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by MB1380 » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:43 pm

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Hey guys, i was just wondering if .22 pellets (5.5mm) will work in a 6mm ID barrel or is that too much clearence?
Has anyone done this before?

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best woulb be to find a 4.5mm barrel for .177s or use a 5mm barrel for .20s, both work and latter has a very tight fit(5.08OD), for .22s use the...

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Last post by john bunsenburner
Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:13 pm
18mm copper tube uk suplyers

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by maggotman » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:07 pm

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18mm copper tube uk suplyers

i require some 18mm pipe but i can not find a uk supplier that stocks it and before any one says i spent 2 hours...

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18mm copper exists?

News to me.

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Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:14 pm
$1 store ammo

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by tape fist » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:26 pm

I was at the dollar store one day and saw these door stops

so i figured i would see how they worked as ammo and bought them.these things are great...

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Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:26 pm
PVC and cold temps

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by Daltonultra » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:59 am

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OK, I accept the fact that cold temperatures do affect the shock-resistance of PVC, but does anyone have any data on temperature and burst pressures?...

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No, he meant the pressure rating will decrease ( I think he did...)
You're mixing up rating and safe working pressure - Rating is what the pipe has...

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Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:39 am
Nifty Burst Disk Coupler

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by starman » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:57 am
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Burst Disk Cartridge/Coupler for Golf Ball Cannons

This idea hit me while driving back to work after lunch at Taco Bell a few weeks ago.... :wink:...

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Good to know. Thanks for the info. I am thinking that is the next upgrade I'm going to do to my cannon, the trick is to find a 1 cam lock coupler....
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Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:44 am
Rod seal

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by ramses » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:36 pm

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would an ordinary O-ring be capable of sealing pressure on a sliding rod (red) Yes, A double acting piston could be used instead, but they are not...

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I would be making a completely self contained semi-auto airsoft combustion. Air is supposed to push the piston, and be displaced by the piston(2...

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Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:16 pm
How to build a straight golf ball barrel from bent SCH 80

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by Combustion Monkey » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:42 pm

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This fix will also be handy if you have a foot of SCH 80 lying around and want to make a long barrel.

First get yourself some bent SCH80

Then...

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Its funny I had thought of that, but there just isn't the space. I would guess maybe a the air space is about the same as the thickness of the...

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Last post by Combustion Monkey
Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:24 pm
Sch80 problems

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by Combustion Monkey » Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:59 pm
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The supplies for a golf ball barrel I ordered came in today from the local plumbing supplier. Problem is that the Sch80 pipe is about as straight as...

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I have fixed it! the fix is posted here
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Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:56 pm
Custom size paintballs

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by Eddbot » Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:52 pm
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Hey everybody, i'm in the process of building a gun, and i'm starting to consider the possibility of making it a paintball gun for use on large...

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ahh... that topic again.

and judgment arm's topic was worth a read as well..

I gave up on it, and just decided to stay with my current setup.

It...
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Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:33 am
Pen gun ammo

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by Mr.Sandman » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:03 pm

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after recently constructing my pen gun i realized there is only one flaw............. the only ammo that is reliable enough is pencil tips! so if any...

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Thanks this really helped! btw i have a 3mm brass barrel in my pen gun

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Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:52 am
soldering with propane?

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by Cosmic Muffin » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:11 am
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gday blokes
i was just wondering if you can solder copper with a bernzomatic propane torch, because im sure you can but when i tried it i cant get it...

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Are you serious? $120/m!

At Bunnings in NZ you pay $10/m.

What company was it? They must have been trying to rip you off real good.
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Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:41 am

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