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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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Directional Control Valves (3way valves and stuff like that)

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by POLAND_SPUD » Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:12 am
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Directional Control Valves, commonly refereed to as 3,4,5 etc. valves or spool/poppet valves etc., can be very useful for spuders.
They can be used...

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very,useful info for a beginner such as myself.The links are great as well.Thankyou.(you won't believe this but as i was reading,my fridge comp...
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Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:53 am
Sprinkler Valve Troubleshooting Guide

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by noname » Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:15 am
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Sprinkler Valve Troubleshooting

This is a guide to sprinkler valve problems. Before creating a new topic to ask questions on why your valve isn't...

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great job everyone
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Piston Valves Explained Visually

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by clide » Mon May 14, 2007 11:21 pm
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I had this posted on Spudtech, but I am reposting it here to hopefully help some people out and allow for discussions/updates.

Well I made this...

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Thanks for sharing this! It might also be useful to mention how friction and maintenance can affect performance over time. Looking forward to more...
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Fri Sep 27, 2024 4:05 am
"How Much CO2 do I need?"

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by BC Pneumatics » Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:52 pm
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For all those people out there looking for a rough idea of how much CO2 they will need for a chamber of any given size-
Just multiply the volume of...

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Great piece of software :) I've been kicking numbers round my head for a while now, and wondered if someone here could confirm. I'm filling a 1.5 dia...
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Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:38 pm
Valve Cutaways

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by PCGUY » Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:10 pm

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VALVE CUTAWAY

Provided By - Longshot

These are some pictures of some of the most popular valves used on spud cannons. Only difference is, these...

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Can someone fix the picture links??

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Wed Oct 07, 2009 2:13 pm

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airsoft carbine build log 2.0

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by Demon » Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:35 pm
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Here is my progres since a pretty long time with no updates , sorry.

Whats left is the pump and the bolt action, pretty easy to do .

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Little update

I have managed to fix a leak with some epoxy, now, if i blow in the front of the barrel, no air escapes, wich was not the case before...
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Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:45 am
need ideas for skirmishable paintball gun

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by ausey » Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:25 am
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im looking to do some backyard paintball i dont want to buy a gun so any ideas would be great thanks

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that was my point you cant just go to walmart and buy a paintball gun they cost 300$ for a cheapo one
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Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:50 pm
Grade 316 stainless steel fittings?

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by Matt_NZ » Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:09 am

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I've designed my first pneumatic spud gun using 3/4 BSP 316ss.

Does anyone know the pros and cons of 316ss, and what type of pressure it could...

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Wow, thanks that definitely cleared things up. There's only two other things I need to figure out. Where to find a chamber? And if an air blow gun...

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Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:34 pm
simple co-ax with attached stock

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by chinnerz » Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:01 pm
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this was my first attempt at a coaxial valve, so be nice

the piston was cast from hot glue, and uses a 2mm thick piece of rubber to properly seel...

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bingo! Thanks! I get it now...
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Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:10 pm
Quick Connect Couplers: 4 balls or 6?

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by boyntonstu » Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:36 am

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My quick connects are ARO style 3/8 high volume with 6 locking balls.

Harbor Freight stopped selling them.

I need a few more connectors for the...

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My, 4 ball QD has been taken to 500 psi a few times. (20-30 times) and still does not leak.

Hope this helps.

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Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:02 pm
check valve effect in a piston valve using a rubber cap

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by iknowmy3tables » Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:01 pm
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so I recently I've been experimenting with a secretstrike nerf gun and I learned a good bit about it's design, you can find some diagrams here...

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I don't see how the flexing of the sealing face would be a problem. If anything, it would help the seal. As the piston is pulled into the barrel, it...
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Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:01 am
The barrel was the weekest part

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by tghhs » Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:24 pm

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So i was out testing this launcher:

After i'd just given it a new chamber and barrel, because it had a tinny leak through the front bushing that...

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True abinthe, difference between crushing and exploding. Its like the ,pvie of the gas truck that imploded or a 44 gal drum that will implode when...

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Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:11 am
Bergles coaxial

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by xboxteen01 » Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:01 pm

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Think this would work? Ive never seen this design before, just asking for some input before i get into it.

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In terms of dead space, disregarding the 4 way cross, anything else dead space or unneeded?

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Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:34 am
The Trom-Boyn has evolved into a simpler design.

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by boyntonstu » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:05 pm

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The Trom-Boyn has evolved into a simpler design.

Copper Air Rifle Components and Assembly

The Trom-Boyn has evolved into a simpler design....

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HAaha no i just noticed all the wind and the palm in the back and I am sitting here in Louisville, Ky with just poo poo weather. Oh well... you win...

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Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:35 pm
My First Pneumatic Rifle

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by alex_esa » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:41 pm

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Hello anybody this is my first spud gun, I have looked around and get many ideas how to do this. I have learned many things during the construction...

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I have calculated that my air chamber should take around of 15 cubic inches. So I'm planning to make a high pressure pump that can use in my next...

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Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:40 pm
micro compressor, the final attempt

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by chinnerz » Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:19 pm
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i have been mucking around with those cheapo micro compressors for a while now, and i think i may have isolated the issue i find with them. the motor...

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umm..... i think..... hmm.
did you try this with a compressor tank pumped up to 60psi once?
think it was you, not sure though
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Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:49 am
Regulation of my co2 setup!!Please help!!

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by spudkpi » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:47 pm
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OKay heres the pics and I need to know how to adjust the paint ball regulator? I don't know how to do it.. I have the perfect setup for a 1/4 ball...

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You have been very helpful and I appreciate it! Ill let you know how it goes.
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Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:48 pm
Idea for pilot valve.

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by Gun Freak » Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:57 pm

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So you hook your gun up to a compressor via quick connect and it pressurizes. Then to pilot it, simply disconnect the female connector leaving the...

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Well a lot of people use a sprinkler valve, but I would recommend a tee piston piston valve piloted by a ball valve as a pilot . Or, you could be...

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Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:10 pm
Small Oxygen cylinder found.

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by boyntonstu » Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:20 pm

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Looks like Aluminum. about 3 x 11 . What pressure is safe in it?

It contained some Oxygen and I let it out with the screw valve.

How does the...

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Oxygen threads should be opposite to normal threads. Keep that in mind.

Wrong.. Fuel is used with left hand threads. Ask any welder. Old style POL...

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Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:08 pm
Balloon tank valve. (push button)

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by reedfe » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:53 pm

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Pretty explanitort in the video. What should I use this for

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Well it holds a fully pressurized tank of helium. XD
Regulated to 5 psi :D

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Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:53 pm
Need input on this valve

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by Gun Freak » Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:39 pm
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I drew this up today, does everything seem right? If you need clarification, just ask, because I didn't label everything. It should be...

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Oh yeah I've seen those, thanks. The hose clamp should be taken off though. You think it would be tight enough without it? Also, the need for a...
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Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:51 pm
Compact Piston Valve Techniques

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by Bluetooth » Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:15 pm

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I have made piston valves in the past, but never disassemble-able (yes, I do make up words), but I want to make one of these such valves, I...

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yet another relevant thread/link to mention
and I don't believe bluetooth should attempt the supah valve without a lathe
I think one important...

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Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:37 pm
Pellet Gun V2

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by clemsonguy1125 » Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:03 pm
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Heres my second version of the pellet gun I posted earlier. The main improvements are a stock made from thin walled PVC, a larger hole for the valve...

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I figure i will glue the barrel in the barrel part of the shell and cut off the hammer with a dremal

Edit-Airsoft grip didnt work so I used pvc
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Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:12 pm
Barrel For Soda Can Cannon

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by clemsonguy1125 » Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:24 pm
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After seeing the soda can cannon on myth busters i really wanted one. Rather than building a whole new cannon I figured Id get a new barrel for my...

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I found if you buy the pipe by pressure rating, the 200 PSI stuff is just a tad small. Get the 160 PSI stuff and it works great.

Here is a photo of...
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Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:40 pm
Pressurizing my gun to 600 psi in 40 seconds.

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by boyntonstu » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:41 pm

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Taking the advice of this YouTube video:

I decided to pressurize the input to my compressor.

I soldered a 1/4 male quick connect x 3/8 NPT...

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600 psi is nothing to one of these. I believe either Brian or Poland (or both) once took theirs over the 900 psi mark. These things are designed to...

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Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:31 pm
My New Massive Fridgy

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by c11man » Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:22 pm
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WARNING
Reading this thread may cause extreme cases of CJS (Compressor Jealousy Syndrome)
By scrolling down you agree that I C11MAN and not...

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my two main guns currently are all galvanised/brass so those dont rust. and this doesnt have similar flow to shop compressors it exceds the flow of...
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Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:31 pm
Cannon venting out pilot not barrel

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by spudkpi » Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:44 pm

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Picture explains most of it but it wont hold hardly and pressure and the air all vents out of the pilot blowgun. What have I done wrong... I have...

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lol I don't get it... I've never seen a QEV that leaks.. could you disassemble it and post pics? there must be something wrong with it

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Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:51 pm
Screws on piston valves

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by Gun Freak » Sun Apr 04, 2010 4:33 pm

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I see some people put screws around the pilot side of barrel sealing piston valves housed in a T. Why is this?

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K thanks Mark. Exactly the answer I was looking for.

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Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:21 pm
Let's talk PSI gauges ?

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by tatfree » Sat Apr 03, 2010 11:21 am

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I am going to be running 200 PSI max in my little toy , but wanted a PSI gauge that would go slightly above that so I can tell if I ever go over. I...

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Oh, oh oh oh oh! i know this one.

Go to a paintball store/website.

I got mine at the local paintball store. like... 8 bucks. 0-400 and they have a...

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Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:02 pm
Epoxy question

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by Demon » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:01 am
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Here is a question that might make a certain know member get out of is cave :roll:

Here is some info : as you all know, i am working on a 6 mm...

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I have finally choosed the mechanical repair way ( made two holes and pluged them with steel ) Its very strong, thank for your help .
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Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:42 am

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