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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

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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I Got One Helluva Deal at the OSUsed store!

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by Pilgrimman » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:33 pm

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I officially love it more than my family...

2 Sch80 6 to 4 NSF-pw bell reducers
2 Sch40 4 to 3 Bushings
3 2 Tees
6 2 Female threaded couplers
1 2...

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I was under the impression bell reducers weren't suitable for spudding. Oh well nice find!
If it's pressure rated it's fine. Usually most bell...

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Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:25 pm
Do you need any lubricant or other maintenance for a QEV?

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by urbanfarm » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:07 am

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So does a QEV require a maintenance dose of lubricant?

Next, what would one lubricate a QEV with?

And finally the little diaphragm/piston is that...

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If you need a replacement piston, use a hockey puck. Slice it in half, then cut it to fit the chamber.

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Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:30 pm
sprinkler valve+copper pipe?

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by raptorforce » Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:30 am
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which copper piece do you use to join a sprinkler valve to copper pipe. what is it called?

what is the max psi a 1inch rainbird sprinkler can go up...

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A burst disk is the best of both worlds, fast and great flow. Only problem is replacing it each shot and finding suitable disk material.
Well, burst...
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Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:54 am
CO2 Regulator

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by iisthemuffin » Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:35 pm

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Found that nifty little thing at harbor freight. Im tihnking about buying it and hooking it up to my paintball CO2 tanks to use for a Vortex.

You...

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Check out the palmer pursuit stabilizer regs, they are very very well built and supported, as well as usable output formats, and fully adjustable...

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Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:51 pm
7005 aluminum

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by Moonbogg » Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:48 am

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Making a cannon here, and 6061-T6 is what I am thinking of using, but the need to heat treat scares me. If the welds remain weak for some reason its...

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Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:33 pm
3 1/2" FITTINGS?

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by Moonbogg » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:35 pm

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Is there such a thing as 3 1/2 aluminum pipe fittings? If so where??

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What you need that specific size for?
Is metric pipe maybe an option? You could make an approximation.
3,5 inch equals about 90 mm.

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Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:45 am
Lightweight air tank ideas

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by btrettel » Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:59 am
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I'm in the early planning stages of a new gun that I want to have a lightweight air reservoir on. The pressure won't be particularly high because I...

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You are correct. I was looking at schedule 80. I've revised the original post.

Aluminum isn't a lot of trouble. Maybe my raving is confusing (I...
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:54 pm
Bolt action question

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by john bunsenburner » Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:33 pm

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If i build a bold action does the barrel have to move or can the barrel be fixed and the tube ontop of the barrel be the moving part?

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Ok, i think i understand corrdctly that all options are good, i think I will have a moving barrel, seems to be the simplest idea, thank you for your...

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Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:45 am
What do I do with all these extra parts ????

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by CannonCreator » Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:47 pm

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Got some extra cannon parts that I dont have anythin to do with. Im done making cannons, and Im cleaning out my room.

I got a 300 psi air guage,...

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eBay. We no longer have a classifieds section so you cannot sell any of it here. This topic seems suspiciously like free advertising hoping a member...

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Sat Jan 03, 2009 4:01 pm
Furthest shot you've made? What ammo did ya use?

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by Alexrey » Sat Jan 03, 2009 7:38 am
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I've been trying to figure out what ammo most people use if they want to get distance and so far it's been either golf balls or darts. But is there...

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I'm talking about ammo that you've actually used.

I tried making a dart earlier, but kinda gave up since I couldn't find any plans for ones that...
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Last post by Hotwired
Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:49 pm
Bracing

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by jared555 » Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:26 am

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What would you suggest for bracing two chambers together?

The gun is configured with the barrel in between the two chambers and it is an...

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I would do it this way:

Wood as support and those metal strips to hold it.

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Last post by psycix
Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:17 pm
Stores

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by jared555 » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:58 pm

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For parts where all three stores are an option... (primarily PVC pipe/fittings) what would be your choice:

Lowes
Menards
Ace Hardware

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what about switzerland, any one? :cry:

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Last post by john bunsenburner
Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:11 am
some of my favorite cheap ammo

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by scianiac » Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:29 am

I don't know if these were ever suggested or how commonly used they are but here are some of my favorites:
-empty tennis ball tubes in 3 inch...

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Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:29 am
Single Acting Cylinder

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:53 pm

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Does anyone know of a single acting cylinder (spring loaded, one inlet) that retracts when it is pressurized and extends when it is depressurized?...

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I don't think we're looking to use them for safety reasons... more like using them for things a normal cylinder won't do. (like in my case, I want...

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Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:10 am
New Barrel Material- Carbon Fiber Arrows

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by SEAKING9006 » Mon Dec 29, 2008 4:02 pm
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This is my Christmas present to Spudfiles; A brand new BBMG barrel material. Carbon-Fiber arrows.

A few days before I left for the holidays (did...

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If i took a 5.5mm pipe i would have to slamm the bullet in, doesnt work, no i need 5.6mm...
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Last post by john bunsenburner
Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:47 pm
PVC Fittings

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by jared555 » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:01 pm

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Is there any indicator other than NSF-PW that pipe fittings are pressure rated? Every single fitting over 2 I found except MAYBE one or two at...

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This might help:

I've never heard of NSF-SD being used with spudguns though. Sometimes you can find NSF-DWV pipe and fittings that also has a...

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Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:04 pm
modifying 2" sprinkler valve

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by LCTChamp » Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:59 am

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I posted a topic awhile back about a 2 sprinkler valve and I just received it in the mail. It doesn't have a solenoid so I have to mod it. In the...

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i modded the same valve by just tapping in a 1/4 pipe nipple to where the flow control was

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Last post by Carlman
Sun Dec 28, 2008 1:43 am
Poly Riser = Barrel Explode?

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by littlebro05 » Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:09 am

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Hey guys,

I'm almost finished building my ball valve actuated pneumatic and while I was looking for fittings (mostly poly riser but won't matter...

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try to look around the house and find whatever fits perhaps?
Just a little common sense would need to be put to use.

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Last post by frankrede
Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:55 am
my finished compressor

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by maggotman » Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:19 pm
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well i put the pump and motor on top of an old propane bottle and welded some 1/2 pipe steel on it to atattach the inlet and outlet i can adjust the...

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I have never soldered anything but a few wires with a solder gun, yet I am a certified welder?
Welding is a useful trade, if anyone wants more info...
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Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:24 pm
Steel round bar

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by daccel » Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:10 pm

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Just had to share an awesome find.

It's a broken pin off an excavator. Dimensions are 1.75 x9 . Some kind of hardened steel, not sure what exactly,...

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Now thats one awesome rod you got there.
If its workable then a hybrid chamber would be awesome.
Besides, for a perfect projectile, you dont need...

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Last post by psycix
Thu Dec 25, 2008 7:39 am
PVC manifolds and distributors.

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by Daltonultra » Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:35 am

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Some interesting possibilities here for you paintball landmine and multi-barrel guys.

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Dangit, i saw manifolds and distributors and thought we were going to talk cars for a second :cry:

I like the possibilities of a double barrel...

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Last post by FordGtMan
Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:47 am
cast brass fittings

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by SilentCyan » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:40 am

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would there be any problems using cast brass fittings in a homemade stirrup pump? i'm using 3/4 copper so chances are i'm not going to be using it...

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Cast means it was poured from molten metal. When its not cast its usually machined, or extruded.

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Last post by rp181
Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:12 pm
Army drinks bottle combustion chamber?

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by ALIHISGREAT » Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:09 am
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would this make a suitable combustion chamber? i have one spare lying around and its made of pretty tough stuff obviously because its army issue so...

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I'm not saying it's not a waste of a good drinks bottle. It is, and there's a lot of things I'd use before one.

Basic combustion can be held by...
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Last post by Hotwired
Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:03 pm
ammo length

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by raptorforce » Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:57 am

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does it matter how lng wooden dowels should be. for my gun i use sharpend steel encase in wood in the form of a spitzer bullet. and i was just...

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Truth be told, I don't know for sure.

I did some research online, and what I found suggested that a slug of 1.7:1 was about the maximum.

What do...

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Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:40 pm
I got a barrel what to do

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by Sticky_Tape » Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:52 pm
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I recently took apart a old pellet gun and now I have a 14'' RIFLED bb barrel and I don't have any ideas of what to do with it anybody want to throw...

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Make a gun like gippeto or make a rifle of the same design as jook 13?
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:44 am

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