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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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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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"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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.38 cal. DAMAGE SHOTS!!!

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by maverik94 » Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:11 pm
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Here is my newest rifle. It is my first all metal gun, and is pretty impressive both power-wise, and looks-wise. As far as power, I have taken it to...

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It's an awesome cruiser, but halfway through, a bunch of my bolts rattled loose

The price of character . 8)

Maverik, nice little shooter. Well...
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Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:24 pm
USB missile launcher

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by deathbyDWV » Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:34 pm
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I was looking on the internet today and i came across this.

It is like a little nerf gun that you connect to your computer and can aim and shoot it...

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The dog is fu***** amazing! i didn't know we were at such a high level in robotics! well...I knew, but i never saw something like that!
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Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:42 am
where to get a sprinkler valve

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by socmat23@yahoo.com » Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:50 pm

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Ive looked this valve over for a while and havnt been able to find out where the best place to purchase a sprinkler valve. if some one could post a...

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...Yeah, sgort's site is selling 1 inch sprinkler valves for ~$13 USD. Its a great deal especially since they go for over $20 USD on some sites and...

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Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:03 pm
Wood small gun

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by tghhs » Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:40 am

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I had a day off today because my school was having a report writing day, anyhow i was bored and after being on spudfiles recently and i had a attack...

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Sweet thanks guys, and yeah ur right about the pilot but all i had. A wood rail gun would be cool and impossible.

mm maby i need to blow torch it a...

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Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:37 am
IHTAHBATMT

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by MountainousDew » Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:12 pm
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IHTAHBATMT stands for: I Hope This Acronym Helps Bring Attention To My Topic... I know, its a mouthful! (That's what she said!) Did it work? Were you...

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If you want me to I will work with you. PM me the specs of the cannon you want, your existing materials you will be using, your budget and any other...
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Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:12 am
First Pneumatic Cannon PLANS

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by GeekFreak » Sun May 17, 2009 3:41 am
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I just bought my sprinkler valve today, and I think I'm going out to get the PVC parts tomorrow. I made a plan for it. Tell me how it looks (I know...

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Sorry to revive a little older thread, but when I read this I saw that the math is a pain and the question comes up a lot so I did my best to answer...
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:31 pm
Barrel Support Materials and Technique

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by webgeek » Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:12 pm

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Ok, so thanks to advice and input from the group, I've started churning out guns for friends that work well and are nice and safe/sturdy. I've got it...

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I use a chunk of wood...
Take a piece of pipe the diameter of your chamber, duct tape some sand paper over the pipe, and slide the block of wood...

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Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:22 pm
New Piston Cannon....Near Explosive Decompression

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by velocity3x » Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:24 pm
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Hello everyone.
I’m new here so please bear with me.
Until 4 months ago, I'd never thought of building a golf ball cannon. Seeing some on the...

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As for the piston breaking, it would take FAR more the 400psi to do so. I believe several people here have taken that model of QEV up over 600psi...
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:42 am
Inside of a Regulator

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by mark.f » Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:38 pm

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This post is just to stir up a few ideas, but this is what the inside of a cheap pressure regulator looks like.

Remind you of anything? Here's a...

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I just picked up one very similar today, then logged in to find this. Great minds must think alike 8). Hadn't thought about using it as a valve...

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Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:46 am
Using BSP and NPT fittings

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by Night Hawk » Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:11 pm

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Ok guys is it ok to use BSPP and NPT fittings together? There is a 5 degree pitch different but ive heard that this is not a problem, but im not sure...

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possibly you will be with leak problem

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Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:53 pm
My first project.

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by Night Hawk » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:33 pm
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Right hi guys,

I'm currently doing physics, maths and chemistry at a-level so i have a fairly good idea about the physical side of things, but on...

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UPDATE:-

Ok guys, i drew up the plans over the last three nights, funtimes.

Here is the result, the two bits of hose from the base of the...
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Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:38 pm
PCP problems

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by maverik94 » Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:09 pm

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Ok, i am building a pcp pistol. It has a 6 length of 3/4 steel pipe as the chamber. I have a 3/4 steel tee where I want to have the hammer valve. The...

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I have an idea for using the innards of a blowgun for the hammer valve

I suppose I was a bit unclear...that's what I was trying to suggest.

Poor...

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Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:43 pm
Projectile Curving

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by Foxx » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:22 am
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I have a question, as the topic indicates, about projectile tumbling. The ammo I am using is some candy similar to gum drops that fit perfectly in...

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The Mythbusters actually just tested this one, and the new episode aired today. And, yes, they deemed the Wanted bullet curving myth busted.

EDIT:...
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Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:25 pm
My Second Cannon - Now with a Safety :)

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by webgeek » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:27 pm

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This is my second cannon. Nothing exotic. I used 2 for the chamber to keep the price and parts availability nice and easy as 3 pressure rated...

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A quick note, sandpaper wrapped on a stick takes care of the small adjustment a PVC ball valve needs to match a barrel. :)

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Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:00 am
Cannon as senior project. Info, Ideas, Suggestions?

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by dirker88 » Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:13 pm
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Hello spudfiles, This is some thing i have really been thinking about lately.I will be building a cannon for my senior project next year and i really...

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Heres another little drawing.
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Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:01 pm
SBA800 - Chaos Edition 4/5/09 updated - Stock

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by chaos » Sat May 02, 2009 8:49 am
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SBA800
Stainless-Bolt-Action-800psi

The latest edition from chaos labs.

As it turned out i had a couple of hours spare yesterday, got...

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sweet job mate!!
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Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:59 pm
My new plinker

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by inonickname » Fri Jun 05, 2009 11:34 pm

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Well I bought a blowgun to make my cane gun with. I started knocking up a test rig and here's the results:

Op. Pressure: 300 psi
Valve: Modded...

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nice... but maybe you should have just bought a small bag of shot, instead of opening the shells. Its not like you wont ever use it all :roll:

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Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:35 pm
Tennis ball gun progress

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by Kai » Sun Jun 07, 2009 3:07 pm
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Ok, so here is an update on the progress i have made on my semi auto tennis ball launcher. I will have more done by tonight. im dying to tenst my...

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I think Mr. Kai is too focused on the semi part. Semi automatic firing can be achieved by simply hooking up to a constant air source. Get the valve...
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Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:09 pm
PVC Primer + Cement

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by webgeek » Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:51 am

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Hi all; I'm a little confused and getting conflicting answers. I've been using the purple primer stuff from Oatey (what Home Depot and Lowes both...

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I wouldn't trust a licensed plumber with this particular question. Home potable water supplies rarely exceed 100 PSI and generally are closer to 60...

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Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:41 pm
What is a good projectile for an automatic gun?

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by spudmanb3 » Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:42 pm
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I am soon to be building an automatic gun and need a good projectile. bb's are too small, bouncy balls are too expensive, marbles are too dangerous,...

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How about finishing up one of the ejecting cartridge guns?

Crossed my mind but I think I want something a bit more radical :)
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Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:04 am
General Safety Questions

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by webgeek » Sun May 31, 2009 10:15 am

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Hi all; I created my first pneumatic gun a week ago and had so much fun I created another using a modified sprinkler valve and a blowgun. It was even...

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Look better, because its done that way on almost all well-built cannons and is always recommended.
Its safer, more leak-proof and stronger. Sorry, I...

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Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:43 am
fridge compressor help!!!!!!

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by spudtyrrant » Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:01 am

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how do i hook this compressor up to use air. also how do i get the excess freon left inside of it out
view of wires and copper tubes

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ok guys i posted the pics

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Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:21 pm
Look Ma, no valve!

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by LeMaudit » Sun May 17, 2009 6:50 pm
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Hi,

While working on the internal design of my handgun, I had an idea. I am sure many had it before, but anyway here it is (couldn't find anything...

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Yeah, I had one lying around, and I was curious myself.
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:54 pm
Piston and boltaction diagram

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by john bunsenburner » Sun May 31, 2009 6:48 am
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Well now I have my lathe I also have the finalized idea for my first gun. the diagram may seem a little confusing as it has no labeling an dis hand...

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well that is in a perfect world with perfect fitting barrels and diameters...
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:30 pm
Tennis ball launcher help

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by Kai » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:14 pm

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HI, i am working toward a semi auto tennis ball launcher. My ideas are a barrel sealing w/ a blow forward loader or a quev w/ a blow forward loader....

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i went to home depot and changed back to the piston.

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Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:59 pm

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