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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 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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Cone Drag

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by skyjive » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:42 am

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Is there any way of theoretically determining the drag coefficient of a cone with the airflow directed from the point to the base, 1/2 across at the...

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nice try...but they can't be polish.... there are no all orange road cones in poland.. they have to have 2 white stripes :D

It was an international...

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Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:35 pm
high high high pressure commpressor

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by Sticky_Tape » Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:52 pm

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Well I was surfin the net today and I found somthing interesting but damn exspencive.

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For that money, you could build your own.
I may do that someday.

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Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:22 am
Bondo fiber glass resin + aluminum

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by Sticky_Tape » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:35 pm

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It seems that when I try to make casting from cpvc to aluminum the aluminum barrel slips out of the casting I roughened up the barrel for casting but...

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I've epoxied aluminium tubing before successfully, I doubt thermal expansion is a real factor here.

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Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:07 am
foam piston?

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by SilentCyan » Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:19 pm

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would it be possible to construct a piston entirely out of closed cell foam? has anyone tried this out before and if so did it work out okay?

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has used foam on the inside of one of his pistons (i think) then casted epoxy around it (well as it invloves epoxy he probably has :D )

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Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:22 pm
What is ur favorite ammo for a 1" barrel?

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by Dussalater » Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:00 am

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Need some ideas for my gun

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We don't need a thread for every barrel diameter. Just use the 2 one or add to the Ammo Ideas sticky in the construction/ammo section.

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Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:34 pm
Why does Araldite epoxy take so long to dry?

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by limbeh » Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:12 am

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This is a question that I asked jackssmirkingrevenge not too long ago. With his permission, I'm putting it up so that anyone with the same problem...

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I've always found Araldite a bit disappointing in my views, not as strong as claimed, always a bit squidgy after use. Although I'm currently...

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Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:25 am
buying pop offs

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by Sticky_Tape » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:15 pm

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I need to know where to get pop offs from people who live in canada. There are a number of different hardware stores including Canadien Tire, Home...

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Well guys, I do believe I've achieved semi/fully auto! I must upload the vid soon.

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Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:21 am
great 1/2" Ammo

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by daxspudder » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:17 pm

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At the dollar store the other day I found a bag of double bubble gum balls, which also just happen to fit PERFECTLY in my 1/2 Super-mod pump...

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AAs ussually get thrown out, and if not they tumble alot when fired... nerf darts are great, i had a pic on one of my threads, but i guess the huge...

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Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:13 pm
fibre glassing pop bottles

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by Sticky_Tape » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:13 am

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Do you think that fiber glassing liter pop bottles will let them reach 400psi? I remember a water rocket that was made to reach high altitude 1000...

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I don't see any advantage to starting with the soda bottle. Might as well start with steel.

The tricky part with the soda bottle would be, even if...

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Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:08 pm
wear do you get ball bearings

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by mach 10 » Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:21 pm
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ball bearings seam like good ammo and I was just wondering ware you get them?

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I got .50 lead balls, but I never aim at the environment ... :D
ya, but we all know how good a shot you are. :P
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Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:56 pm
where can i find those big hose clamps

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by stevenarroyo » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:02 am

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i've ben looking around in different stores for the really big hose clamps and i have very in my life seen thing.

i well like to buy some so i can...

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alright thanks

i have seen something like hose clamps but a plasic

me and my dad call them zip ties or cable ties you think that well work??...

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Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:33 am
copper welding fittings

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by SpudFarm » Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:18 am

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is there anything that is called that?

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hmm, it is just that a copper weld looks so neat!

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Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:35 am
Can acrylic glued to PVC withstand pressure?

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by limbeh » Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:24 am

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Hi,

I'm planning to buy 6mm thick clear acrylic sheet, cut it into the required shapes, and glue it to some PVC pipe (5.5mm thick JIS VP- can...

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As expected, the very mention of epoxy brought jackssmirkingrevenge out - precisely who I'm looking for.

Jacksmirkingrevenge, from your experience,...

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Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:09 am
can you glue pvc to cpvc?

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by SilentCyan » Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:51 pm

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a friend of mine thought that since the two have slightly different chemical makeups that it wouldn't be safe to glue them together. i'm pretty sure...

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here is the end of the story:

you use epoxy to glue it tougether then you set in a few locking screws with epoxy on to seal.

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Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:52 am
Steel nipple rating

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by iisthemuffin » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:11 pm

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At ace they have steel nipples that are about 2 inch diameter by 1 foot. Its about 6 dollars for a piece like this. Im just curious about using it as...

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i assume that the welds are usually higher strength than the base metal

steel becomes brittle after welding, i welder to steel pieces tougether...

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Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:38 pm
Oh My Gosh I Have to much PVC for me

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by 808AirsoftGunner » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:41 am

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i got about 18' left in my yard.

wandering how much pvc i wanted,(if u dont want to read go to the bottom sentences ) well ill tell u my story. ok...

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Here's another idea; LONG-BARREL HOWITZER.

Go for distance, buddy. I've always wanted to do one with soda cans. Unfortunately, I lack both 2.5...

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Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:42 am
90mm 10 bar pipe

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by MaxuS the 2nd » Sat Aug 16, 2008 6:43 am
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Not sure if anyone apart from people from the Uk will know, but does anybody have any ideas of what will fit in a length of 10bar rated 90mm pipe....

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What the hell?!
Was that....
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Oh no!
The spambots have breached our defenses!
Raise the alarm!
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Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:31 pm
Does silicone sealant work with PVC?

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by limbeh » Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:12 am

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Hi,

Will silicone sealant stick to clear PVC sheet?

No, I'm not using it to glue PVC together, neither is the setup going anything higher than 2...

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The similar material i used it on was Acrylic!
May the force be with you.

It does peel from Acrylic very easy, i recommend marring the surface.

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Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:15 am
Self Rifling Ammo

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by CasinoVanart » Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:29 am

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After a thought in another post i pondered if an actual singular round could be used as a self rifling slug . Hence this thread.

My first question...

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can you try to fire a long soft tight fitting (not penis :D ) projectile on something soft (cardboard) from some range to look if it goes straight?...

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:25 pm
Cast Rubber Pistons?

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by Kobl » Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:17 pm

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I just order some 1 rubber rod from McMaster thinking it would be perfectly straight and smooth. Sadly, my hopes were in vain.

I was wondering if...

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Well, you can melt anything.

HAHA I love your attitude. :twisted: but your actually right.

BTW pics would help if you have the rod yet.

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:03 pm
marshmallows...

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by daxspudder » Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:58 pm

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OMG, I just discovered marshmallows fit perfectly in a 1 barrel... just shot one through 1/2 plywood @120psi...

I never thought marshmallows could...

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how odd... just as i saw this thread, i was eating a marshmellow..... off to try it =)

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Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:05 pm
3-way ball valves, 1/4 NPT

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by Leonard » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:51 pm

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I am looking for those desperatly. Cant find any in homedepot or any similar store around here (Canada) and online, they all seem incredibly...

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I would need it for very high pressure (500 PSI) but im also considering this idea (shameless publicity for another thread) :

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Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:11 pm
Buying Sch 120 PVC *Success!*

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by Hailfire753 » Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:44 pm
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Where is the best place that I could get 3/4 sch 120 PVC, but NOT ONLINE?
I don't have credit cards, ect., only hard cash.

I do have a place called...

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For identical amount of air, high pressure/low volume out-performs high volume/low pressure everytime.
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Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:36 am
Chamber and welding questions

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by rp181 » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:58 pm
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For a ETG i am making, i plan on making the chamber out of 1 1/4in steel bar stock, borerd out to 3/4in. In side that, i was going to weld a 3/4in...

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my budget is low, all my money will be burned on capacitors. I was only going to make the chamber 6in long

EDIT: looked at mcmaster, that plus...
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Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:43 pm
Found a little digital PSI gauge

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by DeathBlade » Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:05 am

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I was out at harbor freight and saw they have this little digital PSI/flow gauge for about $15, its attached to a small regulator I was looking at it...

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The gauge is digital.. so you could try to use it for hybrid fueling.

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Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:21 am

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