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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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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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Barlow's formula

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by DYI » Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:35 pm

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Just a quick question, but I believe I'm doing something wrong here.

Using Barlow's formula, I ended up with a burst pressure of ~4300psig for a 4...

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I'm not coming up with any of the above answers .

using online calculator at

Engineers Edge Design & Engineering Resources
OD (in) 4.50 (in)...

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Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:49 pm
How do you cement rubber?

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by dongfang » Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:59 am

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Hi,

Does anyone know a reliable way to glue/cement rubber?

I know there is one Loctite product (name / number?) that is often used for making...

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Actually certain types of cynocrylate(aka super glue) will work(depends largely on whether or not you buy the gel or liquid types). I know in the US...

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Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:43 pm
My first cannon ,, and allready havin' questions!

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by freez » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:14 am

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hi, this is actualy my first air gun i am making ,,
but i got a question for youre guys i am strugglin' with
i know , i allready drilled a hole ,,...

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Freez... welcome to the forum.

How good are you at math and physics? Do you know how to calculate how much force there is on the valve you have...

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Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:44 pm
Microwave= target practice

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by brogdenlaxmiddie » Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:53 pm
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hey guys- I have a microwave that is in good condition but, we're getting rid of. Anything I should take out of it for spudgun parts before it gets...

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Hi,

If you are researching in combustion of hybrid cartridges (a bottle with a pre-compressed fuel-air mixture in them, and a projectile at one...
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:06 am
pressure rated 3" and 4" fittings?

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by JDP12 » Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:27 pm

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Hey all, i can't for the life of me find pressure rated 3 and 4 fittings.

Even mcmaster has let me down, they only have gravity flow rated parts.

I...

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oh i didn't know 61 was same as pw, thanks guys

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Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:39 pm
lead AA batery!

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by drex » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:05 pm

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cut of one end of a AA battery and use a 3/8 drill bit to git all of the crap out of it (MnO2 i think). then fill it up with molten lead, before the...

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i was thinking of makeing fins like this

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Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:06 pm
Small Engine Parts For Use In....

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by THUNDERLORD » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:19 am

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Just wondered if anyone has considered the use of small combustion engine parts in designing pneumatic or hybrid construction :?:

I have been...

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I had this idea back on spudtech where gas would be fed into an air motor like this one , used to rotate the barrels of a gatling type gun, and the...

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Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:12 pm
cam lock help

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by JDP12 » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:13 pm

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hey all, i need a set of cam locks for my huge combustion that i am building. mcmaster has them, but not as cam locks, go to the aluminum pipe...

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I don't know if the metal ones are built the same as the plastic ones, but a 2 plastic one allows 1.5 breech loading if you remove some material from...

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Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:18 pm
Digital Pressure Switchs?

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by THUNDERLORD » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:05 am

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I had one main thought today about constant factors which could be used in design for spud type technology those are:
1---Pressure : All launchers...

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@ jimmy101, awesome that you replied, It's funny that you're the exact electronics person I was thinking of maybe posting a schematic after I read...

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Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:45 pm
Mighty Putty

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by TurboSuper » Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:07 pm

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So I was watching the teevee today, when an ad comes on for Mighty Putty . Apparently, it's this two part solid epoxy you mix through kneading, and...

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Ugh... I hate Billy Mayes. (The spokesperson that you probably saw on T.V.) He shouts the entire time and they still haven't replaced him. Anyway a...

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Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:10 pm
helpfull links thread

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by trae08 » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:45 pm

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ok i dunno if y'all will like this or not but i think it is a good idea so here it is.

the way it is, is like this if you have a link with some...

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This thread is pretty old, but he meant to discuss what links should go into the Wiki in this thread. Though i'm pretty sure something else has...

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Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:09 am
Retractable fins

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by daccel » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:09 pm
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I was thinking today about how to make fin stabilized ammo that would be accurate and cheap, and doesn't need a sabot, and came up with this.

It...

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I think what Blitz posted would be amazing, somebody make it and I will be happy to use it.
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:50 am
8" SCH 40 steel pipe - ideas?

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by DYI » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:49 pm
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I found a 3 foot long chunk of 8 SCH 40 seamless steel pipe at the welder's, behind the shop. He'll give me the whole thing for $30 or so if I want...

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Hello DYI, Good to see you're still considering a recoiless :)
I got use of computer again but for some reason not for today.
So I'm back in...
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:00 pm
Need some 2" Sch 80

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by spudman029 » Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:50 am

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I am going to need 2, 3 foot sections of grey 2 sch80 pipe for an upcoming project. Is there anyone on here who would be able to sell me some? My...

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I live in the same area as him and I can vouch that it is hard to come by. I've kept my eye open for it everywhere I go for several years now.

My...

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Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:59 pm
Epoxy Health Issues

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by Lentamentalisk » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:15 pm
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To JSR and all of the other epoxy lovers:
Here is some info on the health effects of Bisphenol A, a major component of epoxies and the like. Just...

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Getting to far off topic now! This thread modded once .
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Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:22 am
pressure washer handle

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by JDP12 » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:31 pm
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hey all- i'm looking for a pressure washer handle with NPT threads. All the ones i've found have really weird threads i've never heard of. anyone...

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nice... good luck
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:21 pm
Hot Glue Piston

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by Hydra » Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:22 am
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Ok, Im ready to make my first piston cannon, and the piston will be made from HOT GLUE!! :shock:

Anyways, in most pistons there is a screw going...

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I just cut up some glue sticks and put them in half a coke can on the barbecue, seemed to work well.

Hot glue pistons are fine as long as you use...
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:52 am
Spudwiki problem

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by DYI » Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:39 pm
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Ever since I've been on the forum, there's been a tutorial on how to rig up an ignition coil with a camera flash circuit for a high voltage spark....

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Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:15 pm
Unknown Type of Valve?

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by FordGtMan » Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:21 pm

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I was rummaging around in my garage to search for piston sealing material a few minutes ago and i busted my toe on a plastic valve(I think). Well i...

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Probably what it was from. Thanks for the help. Now on to what i should do with it... :roll:

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Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:06 pm
Arrow ammo

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by lockmanslammin » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:48 am
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has anyone tried using an actual arrow with a sabot as ammo?

My gun barrel is 1/2 copper, and if I take an arrow and twist it as I insert it in the...

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I think it will.
That's a funny question because the other day attempted to stealthily fire a blow gun dart out a sliding glass door( little blow...
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Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:50 pm
Cloud/vortex component...

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by THUNDERLORD » Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:41 pm

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I was at home depot, And I saw an awesome deal on a sand blaster by Husky.
It was $13 and has a removable nozzle so it's basically a blow nozzle w/ a...

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Sorry about the double...here's the way I wanted to configure it:

Sure would be nice and compact and all metal, the problem is the Threaded...

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Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:44 am
Cable connected projectiles

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by PVC Arsenal 17 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:32 pm
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Two barrels, running parallel or pointed slighty apart. Each loaded with a weighted projectile. Connecting the two projectiles is a cable of some...

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Man, that's downright medieval... :)
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I love you...
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Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:55 pm
Troubleing News

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by jrrdw » Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:45 am
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Kids making tazers out of disposable camara flashs. Your thoughts? or just vote.

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What do you mean there's a parrot?

Parrots echo your voice, or repeat what you said :D
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:51 pm
Moddifying a small sprinkler valve

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by ghostman01 » Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:18 am
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hey peeps i was wondering whether you can moddify one of those small sprinkler valves for pneumatic actuation and if they are able to with stand...

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Page 957, item 6646K23 for the 3/4 valve.
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:05 am
Epoxy stop in middle of pipe?

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by kablooie » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:06 pm

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I am making a coaxial bb gun with 1/2 copper, 3 feet long, and a 1/4 brakeline barrel. I would like to make an epoxy plug in the middle of the three...

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Unless there's oily residue on the area to be glued, I don't normally wash with solvent. Even with metal parts I usually rough them up with a file...

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Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:16 am

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