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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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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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help!... mod. spirkler vaulve..

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by xops007 » Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:27 pm
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my dad is very smart and can make anything out of anything, but he is very spectical about how the mod. sprinkler valve works. if any one could help...

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Tell your dad this: Try activating the valve electronically, but keep the valve activated. Blow into the input end. Air will come out the other end,...
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Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:56 pm
Help! Piston Sealing Problem

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by Yonderknight » Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:28 pm

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Hi everyone!

I finally got my barrel sealing tee valve working, but there's a problem! It's a 2 valve with 1 ports, and a 1 ball valve for an...

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Leachja, not to be a hardass, but shut up if you have no idea what you're talking about, especially when I (the person who you're talking about)...

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Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:20 pm
How could I best attach a weird tire valve?

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by A a r o n » Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:29 pm

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I've got one of those tire valves thats covered in black rubber. Whats the best way to attach it to an end cap?

I wanna do something like this:

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LOL, I love the link's name! I got confused where you wrote pla stic though... whats a pla? Only kidding! but lovely name!

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Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:40 pm
Vortex MMG?

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by flamerz14 » Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:19 am

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If I make a vortex block from hardwood with all dimensions for a 15mm marble, would it work the same way as a BBMG?and how big should the hole in the...

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Funny threads? :lol: I was thinking of linking it up like BTBs marble MG..

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Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:38 am
Question about Piston Material

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by leachja » Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:22 am

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Hello all,
First post here, but I have already built a few cannons.

All the cannons I have built have been sprinkler valve controlled. I am now...

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@leachja,

1) Yes some people have constructed wooden pistons with success, but they are prone to cracking/shattering if subjected to sufficient...

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Last post by Pete Zaria
Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:05 pm
rpg help

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by bob-a-lu » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:30 pm

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could i hook up a tank to vinyl tubing to a blowgun to make a rpg?

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look use the search button or just browse...........

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Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:31 pm
Need some serious help...

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by wilonpill » Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:33 pm
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Ok, before anyone gets pissed, I searched and just got confused.

My dad accidentally destroyed my last cannon and I want to build a new one, and...

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i think your over complicating it trying to run it un regulated and stuff. if it was me i would make a simple inline sprinkler valve cannon and use a...
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Last post by lukemc
Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:32 am
Modding an orbit - Solenoid in the middle.

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by jon_89 » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:10 pm

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i just bought a one inch orbit spprinkler valve. i would like to mod it but the solenoid is smack dab in the middle. all the how to the solenoid is...

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So you would say that this type of valve is better than the other standard valves ? Either way, it's good to know alternatives.

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Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:00 pm
think this would work?

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by mopherman » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:59 pm

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my idea for a semi auto
its uses a paddle interupter feeder that cuts off the mag when air hits it.
black=barrel +chamber
blue=receiver tee with the...

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I haven't used propane for an air source personally, but I am pretty sure it tends to freeze up fast if you are using it rapidly.

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Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:45 pm
how to get multiple shots

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by homo bernardus » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:17 pm

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hi guys sorry if this may be a bit obvious but how van i get multiple shots from a gun without pumping it up agen after every shot?

and how do you...

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I just finished a nerf/paintball gun which i can get 5-10 shots out of without refilling. Here is the design and concept:

And here is the finished...

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Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:59 pm
C926 .Carrot [Under construction]

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by ondskehem » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:22 pm
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edit: closed thread.
Moderator please delete this.

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hahahahaha, THE board ???

Dont worry salt, carrots excite me too....
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Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:40 pm
Would this piston valve mod work?

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by us sniper » Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:51 pm

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I am building a gun thaat reqiures that the chamer is inline with the barrel. I do not want a sprinkler valve because the gun is going to look...

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Search the How-To's, I made one on them.
By a regulare diaphragm valve, do you mean a coaxial?

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Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:39 am
Poly Pipe Gun!! My First Gun!!

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by nicbaz » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:56 am
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Oh OK cool. does much air escape from the breech? It doesnt really decrease efficiency though, just curious!
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Last post by spud yeti
Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:07 am
Nerf/paintball gun completed!

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by pvcmaster » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:19 pm

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After all the help i got from everyone on my design, I decided to go ahead and build the gun. I just finished gluing it, so i have not tested it yet,...

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nice looking cannon youve got there! I like the compact(ish) look of it, so well done.
Its quite hard to tell in the photos, so how long/big is it...

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Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:44 am
Mythbusters Bird Launcher

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by Counterstriker » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:10 am
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I am watching mythbusters right now and they made a pneumatic gun to shoot turkeys at airplanes! TURN MYTHBUSTERS ON NOW! This thing has is about 5o...

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I'm lysdexic...
Quite obviously from just those two words.

But it's not a problem... I've had everything from Jo through to Joanna when people drop...
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Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:04 pm
Large Piston Valve Pilot Valve

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by Gepard » Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:44 am

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Hi,

I'm about to start purchasing all the parts for a 3 porting piston valve and am trying to find a suitable pilot valve for it. Since I'm over...

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assuming you kept pilot volume to the bare minimum (ie only allowing it to move back 1/4 of the barrel inner diameter like for example 0.25 inches...

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Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:30 pm
Mini steam gun

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by DYI » Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:04 pm

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This is the miniature version of a MUCH larger steam cannon that I am building, and is my second working pneumatic. I built it to try and determine...

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The shot that I showed a video of wasn't a normal shot, it was the boiler venting. The boiler is the large piece at the back of the gun. The actual...

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Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:04 pm
Piston Not sealing.

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by SpoonZ » Sat Jul 07, 2007 4:07 am

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Im having a problem with my first piston. its a barrel sealing T valve. 50mm bore, 32mm port. For some reason the piston doesnt seem to seal against...

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I have a 15mm ball valve but atm Im piloting with a blow gun. I dont know how Im going to thread 25mm of poly nipple into the back of the T valve.

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Mon Jul 09, 2007 3:06 am
piston valve - yes I have searched

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by etb » Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:39 pm

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OK, am sorry if this is a repeat...

I am planning on building my first pneumatic. I am the type I try and make the best possible first time out. I...

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Plus, I saw someone talk about using an alternate line instead of a equalizing hole in the piston. Good idea?

In theory no, as the chances are than...

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Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:44 pm
Piston design... would this work?

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by origin unknown » Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:15 pm

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This is my diagram of a piston for a barrel sealing valve. There is a long bolt on which a series of washers and nuts are assembled on. there are 3...

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Yes, it will work, but make sure to have a nice squishy bumper behind it, otherwise it will poke holes in your pipe.

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Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:55 pm
pneumatic cannon high psi air chambers

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by gjohng » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:56 pm

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So far i know how to make a sch 40 pvc air chamber, if anyone knows

how to connect fire extinguishers, or anyother type of chambers that can

hold...

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Oh weird, He wrote right into the middle of the quote... I didn't read it carefully enough lol.

Edit: Btw hay is for horses.

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Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:28 pm
Sprinkler Valve

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by Hracing05 » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:27 pm

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Could somebody please tell me where to buy a sprinkler valve. I've looked all over lowes (the lowes employees where no help at all). If lowes did...

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or you could get this one :wink: :roll:

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Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:24 pm
blowgun leak

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by koolaid465002 » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:09 pm

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Hello this is my first topic ok so i built a cannon like boogie's zooka.
so i put the blowgun directly on to the spirnkler valve but i get a leak it...

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First off...where is the leak? If it is near the threaded end add teflon tape like lukemc said. If it is the seal of the valve inside, use oil. My...

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Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:43 pm
Just got $200. Time to make a GB Cannon.

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by SpoonZ » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:12 am
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Seeing as I have $200. From selling one of my old hobbies. World Of Warcraft.

Now. I want to build a GB cannon.

What I want to know. If anyone...

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You know the bottom how its bent in on one end, I kept that and my sealing face is on that end, the other end is cut open fileled about 1/4 with hot...
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:57 am
Over-Under Piston Valve

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by squeaky298 » Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:29 pm

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Hey, I know you guys will tell me that I should do my research first, but I already have and was wondering if you could help me. I would like some...

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so you dont double post like you did?

and in the how to section jack made a nice thread on casting epoxy pistons, u might want to take a look.

As...

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Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:12 am

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