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SpudFiles Potato Gun Commercial

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Posted in Combustion Cannons
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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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Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:38 pm
Mug Shot Pics!!

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by Carlman » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:14 am
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Hey all,

Saw a good thread on another forum and though id start the same kind of one here as well. Its basically to post your ugly mug on here so...

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Last night at my friends, some alcohol was involved :D
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Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:00 am

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SpudFiles Mac vs PC vs BL-520

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by PCGUY » Sat Apr 02, 2011 1:39 pm

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It is a question that has been asked for over 20 years now. Mac or PC?

That is the question I set out to answer, at least in the sense of Mac or...

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Hey you shouldn't bring up old threads..

Why? His question is relevant to the spud gun in the original post?
Agreed. Evan, to avoid being called...

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Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:30 pm
Leveraging server-grade hardware for high-precision cannon simulations?

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by boteh35959 » Mon Apr 20, 2026 9:01 am

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Hey guys,
I’ve been a long-time fan of the technical depth on this board. Lately, I've been getting really into the weeds with valve efficiency and...

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I think this is probably LLM-generated spam that's trying to get a backlink for SEO purposes. They haven't logged in again since posting, they link...

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Fri Aug 07, 2026 10:27 pm
Does Anyone Keep O-Rings in a Fridge for Long-Term Storage?

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by danigomez » Sat Jul 04, 2026 3:38 am

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I was reorganizing my workshop this week and realized I have several boxes of spare O-rings in different sizes. Most of them are nitrile, but I also...

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I'd be cautious about a mini fridge, mainly because of condensation when you take them out, which could cause corrosion on metal fittings or affect...

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Mon Jul 20, 2026 8:06 am
Stepper Motor Running in Reverse Direction

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by mrfoo » Wed Jun 03, 2026 10:52 am

Steppers have a maximum speed, if you're running close to that or running under heavy load, it may miss steps, resulting in back stepping depending...

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Wed Jun 03, 2026 10:52 am
I bought a CNC...Again

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by wyz2285 » Tue Mar 24, 2026 12:56 am

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Years ago I bought a 6040 CNC router and while it did work, it did not impress me at all with the accuracy and capabilities. Nowadays with the online...

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Yeah, that’s pretty much normal beginner CNC pain

These little machines get sold like “push button, get part”, but in reality most of the...

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Last post by Sarah
Fri Apr 10, 2026 3:58 am
Support about circuit

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by Ingichis » Fri Sep 26, 2025 1:28 am

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently working on a new project that I’m really excited about, but unfortunately, I’ve hit a bit of a dead end. The problem is...

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There's a lot you need to clarify if you want a better answer, but I'll try and guess. If you are using something like ESP32 it can do bluetooth...

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Last post by mark.f
Wed Dec 03, 2025 7:27 am
need machining project for school

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by RDX, » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:41 pm

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I am at technical school studying machining 8) and i need some project to do at there, i can use lathes, milling machines, welders, and all basic...

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How about machining a small Stirling engine? It's a perfect 30-hour project that combines lathe and milling work, teaches precision fitting, and you...

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Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:32 pm
Looking for a stepper motor

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by Blake » Tue Oct 15, 2024 1:29 am

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Hello everyone,
I recently started a new project, and now it is almost complete, but I still need an electronic part - the motor. I searched many...

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The solution you suggested seems quite compatible, I’ve been using it.

Thanks everyone!

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Wed Oct 29, 2025 10:32 am
Advice for pneumatic speargun

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by mdelica » Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:20 pm

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Hello everybody!

I am looking for advice regarding a project I would like to build: A pneumatic speargun.

There are already some of those on the...

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Hello everybody!

I am looking for advice regarding a project I would like to build: A pneumatic speargun.

There are already some of those on the...

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Last post by AlbertNewton
Tue Oct 21, 2025 9:48 pm
Anyone into DIY Metal Casting?

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by Alwass » Tue May 20, 2025 11:00 pm

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Just curious if anyone here does small-scale metal casting—aluminum, brass, etc. Would love to see your setups or hear about your projects!

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Honestly, small-scale metal casting feels way too technical for most folks to pull off.

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Thu Sep 04, 2025 3:11 am
hello what are some off your guys hobbies

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by quinn whitsitt » Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:51 am

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also is there any way i can help any of you

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Absolutely love combining my hobby of trying local eats with travel! On a recent trip to austin, texas I made it my mission to find the
best burger...

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Last post by fared
Wed Jun 25, 2025 9:46 am
Coilgun switching

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by Ilija1856 » Fri Apr 11, 2025 1:18 pm

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hi hi im planing on building a strong coilgun (give or take 5kv per each coil) and need a switching mechanism which cna handle taht load and do so...

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hi hi im planing on building a strong coilgun (give or take 5kv per each coil) and need a switching mechanism which cna handle taht load and do so...

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Last post by HenryGeorge
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:15 am
Suggestions for tb6560 stepper motor driver

Last post by Shigh1982
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by Leonard27 » Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:17 am

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I am working on a project where I need to control a stepper motor. Earlier I was using L298n motor driver. It worked fine until the stepper motor...

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I am working on a project where I need to control a stepper motor. Earlier I was using L298n motor driver. It worked fine until the stepper motor...

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Last post by Shigh1982
Fri May 09, 2025 2:14 am
OK, it's not a spud launcher

Last post by kiaklo
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by mrfoo » Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:33 am

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But it's pretty damn next level.

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Wow I didn't think it would be resolved that quickly, it's really cool.

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Wed Apr 02, 2025 5:38 am
what are some obscure history facts

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by quinn whitsitt » Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:44 pm

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if you know any please respond because i am obbsesed with history
also is there anything that i can do to help

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This is the first photograph ever taken by the US NAvy using a FLIR:

And near as I can tell, it was taken from this location facing West:

Obscure...

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Thu Mar 06, 2025 2:03 am
600RR7 – FI WARNING

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by Alyssa » Wed Nov 27, 2024 12:53 am

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Hi everyone,

I am not the best mechanic/bike mechanic by any means, however, after getting some advice, I ran into a minor problem.

Was cleaning...

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The EGCV motor is undoubtedly the cause of the flashing code on the FI indicator, and back pressure management does depend on it. If at all possible,...

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Last post by harrybriggs
Wed Dec 11, 2024 10:14 pm
Question about expiration dates on Sodastream bottles

Last post by leechpantyhose
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by dellaburpo » Thu Aug 08, 2024 3:39 am

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So, I have two Sodastream bottles that have gone past their expiration date. I do NOT use them to make the bubbly water, I use the glass bottle to...

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You should discard the plastic bottles once they are past their expiration date, even if you don't use them with the Sodastream. Expired bottles may...

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Last post by leechpantyhose
Mon Dec 09, 2024 2:56 am
Chat GPT designs high frequncy check-valves

Last post by Mrmickey7
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by Doctore » Tue Nov 12, 2024 4:57 pm

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Hello folks,

Just wanted to share random output from a chatbot and an image generator. Feed concepts to this thing of Musk and you get some food for...

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I think we’re still a long way off from seeing our future robot overlords equipped with pneumatic weapons!

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Last post by Mrmickey7
Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:48 pm
Buy on ebay

Last post by quinn whitsitt
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by wyz2285 » Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:28 pm
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Hi everybody
As most of you know, I started a airsoft building, and there are parts that I need to buy on ebay.
Sadly, after I bought 2 stuff, my...

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thanks for the advice
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Last post by quinn whitsitt
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:57 am
can I ask a favor

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by quinn whitsitt » Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:04 pm

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can some one please try to unban me from sturgeons house

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well I got into a argument with a person because I put up a community challenge and he was not following the rules of the challenge and he got mad...

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Last post by quinn whitsitt
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:25 am
is there anything that i can do to help you.

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by quinn whitsitt » Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:50 am

i want to help everyone with anything that i can?

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Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:50 am
qeustion is the screen on the spudfilles holmepage a part of a spudgun

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by quinn whitsitt » Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:24 pm

thank you all for your hardwork i am just wondering if so then what dose the full gun look like

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Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:24 pm
Cyclone Separator

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by potatoflinger » Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:48 pm

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I am thinking about building a cyclone separator to be used with a leaf blower/vac for leaf collection in the fall. I would really like to be able to...

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great job and have a great day

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Last post by quinn whitsitt
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:06 am
guys why is the xinvations website that used to house the pac 6 not working

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by quinn whitsitt » Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:59 am

any advice on how to get on there

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Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:59 am
Nazi Sonic Cannon

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by Doctore » Fri May 17, 2019 7:19 pm

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I do not know if there is a thread about this subject, but let me know if there is already one. Also, let me know if it is against the rules of this...

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great job nice history two and is there anything that i can do to help anyone and i hope you all have a great day if you want advice or help i will...

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Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:40 am

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