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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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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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valve questions

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by Strake » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:45 am

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once again i got a few questions which i actually searched for but to no avail.

does a piston use more air than a modded sprinkler valve? because of...

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oh ok thats alright then ive designed another valve its like a piston but doesn't have a blowgun attached ive just got to get the parts and ill start...

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Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:57 pm
Sprinkler valve question

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by pizlo » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:59 pm

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I received my modded sprinkler today from BC arms. The shipping waa surprisingly fast. I was applying some pressure to the valve with my lungs :) and...

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I'll remember that, thanks.

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Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:14 pm
Making my first cannon

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by lemmiwinks » Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:38 pm
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I've been researching stuff for a while and I think I finally decided what I want to do, wondering if you guys had some input.

I'm going to make a...

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um... no. And using it for snowballs doesn't mean I can't also use it for something else...

edit: So, another question. I went and bought PVC today,...
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Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:17 pm
couple of questions

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by Strake » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:34 am

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ok this is probably the stupidest question ever but how many kpa are the in psi??
and what is better a piston valve or a modded sprinkler?

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thanks a bunch for that much appreciated i shouldve search tho ohh well i blame it on being tired lol once again much appreciated the reason i wanted...

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Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:10 am
QEV Help

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by ShowNoMercy » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:21 pm

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This is most likely a dumb question, but the QEV I got has two pilot ports so I figured I would use one to pilot it and the other to plumb my air...

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QEV's are very good valves, and therefore can be very loud. With a 36 barrel, it will probably be pretty loud unless you make a small chamber (C:B...

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Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:34 am
coaxial piston cannon, pump include! piston dont work! help

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by jean » Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:34 am
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hello

sorry for my bad english
i use search but i dont understand all the topics..

yestrerday i build my first cannon all is clean and seal is...

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now i search all of your posts..... all what your make are amazing :shock: really cool stuff
i see on the pic you will use a Bayonet mount! good idea...
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Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:21 pm
Airsoft/paintball grenade

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by Acdcmonkey1991 » Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:48 pm
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Not as much of a cannon as it is a grenade. I cant remember how long ago it was when I think PVC arsenal 17 brought about the pneumatic mine, and now...

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*off topic*
I know, plus security here is outragous! This is the most unamerican state! There isnt a public place without a metal detector or armed...
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Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:21 pm
1" QEV?

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by ShowNoMercy » Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:18 pm
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I have been looking on the internet for a larger sized QEV and so far have yet to find any. Where do you guys normally get them? I looked on ebay but...

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My last question, I promise at least for a while :wink:, is this. I am gonna have a 24 x 1.5 inch chamber into the QEV and then from the valve it...
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Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:50 pm
Sprinkler Valve in the winter?

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by AlbinoSpud » Mon Dec 17, 2007 3:13 pm

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Will Sprinkler Valves explode if I use it in the snow?

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I live in Austin and it doesn't get that cold compared to where you guys probably live. I'm planning on bringing 3 simple ball-valve cannons to a...

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Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:12 pm
painful video

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by Solar » Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:10 am
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Above is the projectile. Video shows 23 gram rocket launched from 150 feet at 600 fps.

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I don't believe this forum has a policy on shooting at zombies
I also have a mate who has a valid death certificate (which is a few years old now)....
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Last post by Ragnarok
Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:18 am
Metal Piston pics

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by Solar » Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:06 am

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The valve threads into the volume chamber at base. The air is discharged omni directionally above and routed with a manifold that slips over valve...

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First I worship the guy coz of his product spud gun. Now I worship him for a metal piston. Thanx Solar :lol:

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Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:59 am
Epoxy Chamber?

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by AlbinoSpud » Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:59 am
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Hi I'm really new, just joined like 5 minutes ago, and I was wondering since epoxy can stand up to like 1500 psi, do you think it will make a good...

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Don't forget, JSR does make large parts of chambers from epoxy, but he has a lot of experience in the matter. However, I don't think even JSR would...
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Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:41 am
Barrel length

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by TheTrooper » Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:27 pm

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Today i am going to my hardware store to buy ten feet of 3/4 pvc pipe. I am wondering how much of that can i use to make a barrel for a pneumatic...

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Ill just cut the biggest size that wont bend and would be fully self supportive

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Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:37 pm
M1 Garand style rifle UPDATE with damage videos

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by qbnbountyhunter » Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:15 pm
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This is my first :
-pneumatic with a functioning breech
-time working with Bondo
-pneumatic that i have spent over a month working on (Bondo)

so...

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thank you, the bondo is alot better than paper mache :D , but it is a bitch to sand down, thanks for like it!

Video soon!!
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Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:30 pm
Overpowered and Bulky

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by ShowNoMercy » Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:48 pm

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This is one of my cannons, rather a disappointment. It has dual sprinkler valves, modded and with way to much pilot volume. The barrel is roughly 5...

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I have a job and most of the time nothing to spend my money on so I buy a lot of stuff when I go lowes or Home Depot. My mom loves it :wink:

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Mon Dec 17, 2007 12:04 pm
How do i weld PVC to metal

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by Hangover » Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:25 pm
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This might be a stupid question, but here it goes:
After looking at a lot of spudgun videos on YouTube, I thought I'd make my own one. But while...

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Flush Bushing is what's needed These are both flush bushings, different applications
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Last post by sjog
Sun Dec 16, 2007 5:33 pm
Toro Sprinkler Problems

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by VH_man » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:03 am

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Well, i went to pump up my old cannon yesterday and my toro sprinkler valve has an odd leak out the sealing face. it worked completely fine the day...

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the cleaning it profusely probably isn't helping. just like over cleaning a windshield wiper, it will now longer push water off your windshield.
it...

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Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:25 pm
Questions about a small pump-up gun

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by Gusher » Sat Dec 15, 2007 3:04 pm

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Please go easy on me here. I have made a couple of air cannons in the past and used them at several indoor football games shooting tee shirts. The...

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If I use a 20oz. CO2 bottle how many shots should you get?

Use this.

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Sat Dec 15, 2007 5:16 pm
Piston finally almost finished!!!

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by pat123 » Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:10 am

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I have posted a few things on this piston and i've been working on it for months. I still have a few questions.
Is there to mush volume behind the...

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The ball valve is the correct size, the bigger the better it wont hurt performance, just boost it. Though you would probably get to a stage where it...

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Last post by MrCrowley
Sat Dec 15, 2007 4:12 pm
my first air patio cannon

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by natwo » Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:39 am
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This is an all steel cannon which will take around 200psi
It has a 120volt solenoid valve
a bolt action for easy load
I will get a couple video's of...

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THAT THING IS AWESOME!!!!!! What kind of valve do you use??? Thats the kind of gun I think is the best kind to make ....(not PVC) Don't get me wrong...
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Sat Dec 15, 2007 3:06 pm
Cannon #1 Mc-200

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by Dr meat201 » Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:17 pm

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I am new to Spudfiles, and this is the first cannon i have ever made. It is powered by a Schrader valve (attached to my bike pump). The valve is just...

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You should drill and tap the hole and use a screw in shrader valve....

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Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:54 pm
My mini coax. piston gun plans, will it work?

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by Tsukiten » Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:01 am

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Hey guys..
I've brainstormed for ages to think of good designs for pneumatic guns, and thanks to some inspiration from here I have plenty now... Lets...

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If that still isn't good enough what would be the 'minimum' pilot volume?

The simple fact is that if more air leaks around you piston than can...

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Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:24 am
Bolt Action Paintball Gun

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by ShowNoMercy » Fri Dec 14, 2007 6:41 pm

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This is a gun I am actually taking the time to get it working nicely and while doing so keep it appealing to the eye. As of now the bolt needs some...

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where do you think you should mount the trigger? i will give you a hint... the best place is probably where the trigger sits on a real rifle :wink:...

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Sat Dec 15, 2007 4:40 am
Max psi of metal

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by bigbob12345 » Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:55 pm
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I have I gun made completely from Sch40 steel and I want to know how high up there I can take it safely.In other words how much psi can sch40 steel...

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Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:39 am
Piston sliding room

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by pat123 » Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:56 pm

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I have been working on a piston for about a month now. I am almost finished all I need to know is how much room does the piston need to slide back,...

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Depends on the I.D of the barrel.

In a co-axial the piston should slide back 1/4 of the barrels diameter.

In a barrel sealer I would say the...

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Fri Dec 14, 2007 5:08 pm

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