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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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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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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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Not gun connected pistons

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by john bunsenburner » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:54 pm
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Ok the name says it all; i want to build a gun whaere i have a back pack with an air reserve. the thing is i whant the gun to look real so i came up...

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Ok i ahve an image for you people i hope it helps, this is my second idea, i am not quite sure how good it is. I hope it works
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Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:41 pm
machine wax

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by grizzlybearjr » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:12 pm

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i found that it doesn't make a very sturdy piston but it is a affective ammo if you can find it a a affordable price

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You l'be better with a pvc endcap piston, work very well.

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Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:55 pm
Soldering aluminium

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by ALIHISGREAT » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:09 am

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can aluminium be soldered with regular lead free solder? I searched on Yahoo and it came up with a few things, but they are kits for soldering...

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Or use explosion welding to permanently bond two different materials:D

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Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:21 pm
Is this compressor worth buying?

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by iisthemuffin » Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:57 pm
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I know its old and kind of poopy looking but i was wondering if it is worth buying. Its only 50 dollars after all.

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If it were me, I would offer $40.00 for it that seems reasonable..
I got mine for a dollar ($1.00u.s.). :D

I wouldn't buy it with out looking at...
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Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:14 pm
Rifle barrel for spudgun

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by Kryptonian » Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:26 pm
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Has anyone used a real rifle barrel for these spud guns with slugs?

I would like to make a .308 cal air rifle (it would have to be non-...

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Get yourself a muzzle loading barrel, cut the threaded breech off and shoot roundballs, the muzzleloadin barrels have a twist rate designed for lower...
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Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:35 pm
Workbench Top

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by Velocity » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:41 pm
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I had purchased a high quality workbench top to use with my recently finished workbench base. According to the manufacturer:

They are made of...

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Sugar maple is used for pool cues so you can imagin wat kinda woad it is. It is elastic so i doubt it will splinter.
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Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:43 pm
looking for tips

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by cannon monkey » Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:01 pm

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ok not much time here... not sure when i be back online dont got time check the rules but i thinking of ammo
that pops on impact
cheap
or reuseable...

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What tools can you acces? Maybe you could make some kind of shot gun shell that opens on impact... Glass could be great but thats dangerous... How...

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Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:34 pm
Sleeving 2.5" Pipe?

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by EphOph » Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:17 pm

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Hello, I was wondering what 2.5 pipe sleeves into. Judging by some pictures, it looks like 3 SCH80 but I would like to make sure before I go and buy...

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DYI - Thanks, that helps a bunch.

My local plastic pipe distributor sells SCH 40 and 80 in all sizes from 1/2 to 12 (and beyond that for special...

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Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:18 pm
What can you make with a 1/4" hose?

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by cannon monkey » Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:54 am
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from my last cannon i got some hose i believe it is 1/4 of an inch of presser rates hose or something like that
is it useless to me unless i making...

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lol ok thanks mr crowley
i know who to look for if i need any help :D
will u be my friend? lol
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Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:13 pm
Improving darts - some thoughts

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by Ragnarok » Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:45 pm
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Anywho, I’ve seen enough of coding for the moment, so I’m taking a break from that for a while.

So instead, I’ve been thinking about darts, and all...

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since this topic is bumped... what kind of drag coefficient are you aiming for?
Below 0.1 ideally, which I think I can do. I'll need to get actual...
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Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:11 am
Pump modifying

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by elad311 » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:33 am

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I have a great pump, and a want it to be always attached to my pneumatic cannon, but I need to modify it! see:
(the 1st picture shows the I need to...

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as every body said it! that pump can easyly kill you. make a better one from a thick pipe, or build a piston compressor, ally ou need is a strong...

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Last post by john bunsenburner
Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:44 am
Alternative production techniqes

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by SEAKING9006 » Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:30 pm
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After doing a bit of research as well as conducting a few experiments, I am happy to announce a few (probably) new concepts to the SpudFiles forums....

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Plenty of casting advice here (though the examples of brands I link to seem to continously die) - you want low viscosity marine epoxy resin.

I...
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Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:25 am
what material?

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by spudman. » Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:46 pm

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my 4 abs chamber cracked.
is there anything more durable around the same cost.
i dont need the cannon to explode in my face.

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For a basic combustion even normal DWV ABS is fine as long as it isn't cellcore. I saw a site where a guy fired it off with acetylene and it only...

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Last post by TurboSuper
Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:38 pm
1/2" thin steel pipes

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by elad311 » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:33 am

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I found 2 1/2 THIN steel pipes, the 1st is 1m, and the 2nd
is 90cm, I can't screw it, I want to use the 90cm one as a chamber, and the
1m one as a...

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You could also consider using compression fittings or epoxy.

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Last post by psycix
Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:24 am
Where are you guys finding 3" or 4" PCV??

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by euph111 » Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:48 pm

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Sorry for the noob question but I have been to Home Depot, Lowe's, and Ace Hardware here in San Diego and they don't carry anything bigger than 2...

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McMaster is nice, but not if you aren't allowed to order over the internet. That's what Fastenal is for. They have craploads of locations, and if you...

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Last post by SEAKING9006
Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:36 pm
Where to but a pressure gauge?

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by elad311 » Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:59 pm

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What kind of stores sell pressure gauge? I need 1/2 one.

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If you have a central near you look in the isle with sump pumps. Every central I have been to has sump pumps in a isle which also sells pressure...

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Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:20 pm
Canadian Spudders: SDR-21?

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by EphOph » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:43 am

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Does anyone know where to find this pipe in southern Ontario? I was able to locate SDR26 in Toronto but after several weeks of searching, the...

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I saw some at Canadian tire I think.

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Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:18 pm
Cutting Copper Lengthwise

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by Velocity » Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:03 pm

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OK, cutting copper to make a solder joint is fairly straightforward; you use a tube cutter, or, if you are feeling particularly ambitious, you use a...

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Like Gippeto said, A drill press or a router table (or a router) with a small ID straight cutting carbide tip should'nt have any problems cutting...

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Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:27 am
can it fit?

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by Grandtheftyourwife » Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:51 pm

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will a soda can fit down a 2.5'' barrel of pvc ?

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Mark, thanks for a real answer. Everyone else seemed to gripe about this that and the other. Regardless, b*tching people out and ignoring the...

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Last post by CS
Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:43 am
Couplers... I need opinions please. What's your preference?

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by AgiTator » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:46 pm

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All right...

I've built several combustion gats and a few pneumatics. I love having interchangeable barrels and have usually (on the inline ones)...

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that's a pretty sexy gat! I like the loading setup a lot.

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Last post by AgiTator
Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:34 pm
2" barrel fav. ammo?

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by kaa-boom » Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:27 pm
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I was wondering what everybody's favorite ammo is. I've looked for alternatives other than potatoes, found a few, haven't tried em yet though... post...

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Well- I'm in the process of molding up a batch of mortar slugs with masonry mortar that I had laying around. I may use stones in the next batch. I...
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Last post by AgiTator
Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:25 pm
Building a sniper stock

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by sv490665 » Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:16 pm

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Hey guys, i'm building the stock for my airsoft sniper project and i'm trying to inlay the co2/reg/chamber/valve inbetween two peices of 1x6 oakwood,...

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I had to do exactly that, on my lastest cannon, and it is a pain to cut out all the shapes, takes alot of time without the right tools. (plus mine is...

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Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:18 pm
Pellet type ammo

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by BlackH » Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:20 am

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Used a 10mm fish tank hose and a 13mm steel ball and made the hose flare out to make the tale of the pellet work awesome in my 15mm copper barrel....

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This ammo is quite an good idea! I love it!
The hose both acts as an tail AND it enlarges the diameter of your projectile.

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Last post by psycix
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:50 pm
Great 1/2'' piston design

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by Sticky_Tape » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:51 pm

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I have a great 1/2'' piston design to show you guys.
I have already made one of these for my 5mm and I didn't have to make any services on it yet....

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The width of the piston is 1/2''. The o-ring isn't suppost to seal olny make the fit tight. when you cast a piston in epoxy you need to lube the wall...

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Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:12 pm
Ammo frustration

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by skyjive » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:19 am

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So after much experimentation and thinking I am completely unable to come up with a workable projectile for accurate long-range shooting. I am well...

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I'm a little unclear on what the sabot is made of, is it a wrapped cylinder of duct tape cut in half or something? The inner part is obviously a pipe...

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Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:55 pm

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