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SpudFiles Potato Gun Commercial

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by PCGUY » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:54 pm
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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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Sparker Reference Guide

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by rcman50166 » Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:19 pm
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OK. Everyone always seems to know more than me in almost every topic on this site. But this is my domain! High voltage electricity is what i know...

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great job how can i help the fourms
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Complete Plans for Advanced Combustion

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by Pete Zaria » Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:09 am
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A friend gave me $25 to draw him up complete plans for an advanced over-under combustion. I call it advanced because it has onboard propane...

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Last I checked his channel on youtube had all his cannon videos removed and replaced with minecraft videos. :roll:

Damn the easy dosing of dopamine...
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Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:20 pm
How-to: Syringe Fuel Metering

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by jackssmirkingrevenge » Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:28 am
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I made a video tutorial for those who might have difficulty grasping the concept, or think it's somehow difficult or complicated :roll:

edit: in...

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Welcome from the land of the lurkers!

But now here comes my question, because my chamber is 30ml there is only ~0,6ml of atmospheric air in the...
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Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:58 am
How to: Make a stun gun with a disposable flash camera

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by Hotwired » Sat Aug 06, 2011 4:02 pm
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This is not a monkeys guide to smash a camera, solder two nails to the 300V capacitor, call it a stun gun, poke people with it and get suspended from...

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Great Share and nice tutorial! thanks ;)
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Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:53 pm
What's the next big thing?

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by Dumbascii » Thu Jul 09, 2026 1:08 pm

Thanks @PCGUY inviting me to return after all these years.

What are the most dangerous things (combustion) since the Taternator II ? I lost...

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Thu Jul 09, 2026 1:08 pm
Propane gun build

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by Mb01 » Sun Jun 21, 2026 7:27 pm

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Before I build I want to see if my calculations are correct. If I start with the 1.5:1 ratio, I will have a 4 inch x 18 inch chamber and a 2 inch by...

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The propane should be 4%, so about 148cc.

Your chamber is 50% bigger than it needs to be. Might as well scale everything so that the fueling is a...

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Sat Jun 27, 2026 3:40 pm
Boyles Law / Burnt Latkes Fuel Metering Calculation

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by Ratguy » Wed Jun 24, 2026 2:49 pm

This is more of an informational post for people who are starting out and are not familiar with Boyles law. I decided to post this because I was...

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Wed Jun 24, 2026 2:49 pm
Compression?

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by overdraft » Mon Apr 27, 2026 12:48 pm

Hi All!
I'm making a basic spud gun for an upcoming distance competition that is restricted to hairspray as fuel.
Obviously combustion in engines is...

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Mon Apr 27, 2026 12:48 pm
Automatic "rifled cannon"

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by Spuddy_boink » Fri Nov 21, 2025 12:25 am

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So I was looking at potato cannons (I know suprising right!?) And I notices they aren't terribly accurate so I figured hey make it more accurate and...

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Interesting idea, but that sounds like it could get complicated fast. Accuracy gains might be limited, and safety would be a big concern with...

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Wed Feb 04, 2026 7:47 am
Spare parts throw down.

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by iggy1328 » Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:23 am

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Hey guys!
Long time lurker, thaught I should say hello,
Got a bit too drunk last night, woke up this morning with a new cannon.
First test run this...

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Been there — built one after a night out and was shocked how far a potato went. Fun as hell, but they’re dangerous and can be illegal; please be...

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Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:19 pm
Pneumatic cannon not firing consistently – help needed

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by Driftboss3d » Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:17 pm

Hi everyone,
I’ve been building a pneumatic cannon using 2 PVC, a 120 psi compressor, and a quick-connect valve, but I’m having an issue: the spud is...

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Tue Nov 11, 2025 9:17 pm
Gas ignition issues

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by MuhFreebrams99 » Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:54 am

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Anyone have ideas on how to keep the hairspray in the cannon while loading the potato? I'm currently spraying hairspray then loading the potato with...

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That’s a solid idea about using the screw-off cap to spray hairspray directly into the back end of the cannon. To make sure the hairspray stays...

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Mon Sep 29, 2025 8:56 pm
My Combustion Cannon

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by shardomasta » Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:19 am

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We're all proud of our powerful potato propelling creations- here's a forum designed specifically to show them off! Post youtube videos, pics, blogs,...

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We're all proud of our powerful potato propelling creations- here's a forum designed specifically to show them off! Post youtube videos, pics, blogs,...

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Thu Sep 18, 2025 11:04 pm
two new spud guns

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by Sosebee » Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:04 am

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i am just using a bunch of pvc pipe and some screw on caps. i have been using pvc glue to glue everything together. im using hairspray as fuel....

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:) overall length 44 gas chamber 4 x16 internal space, (4400 4 IPS sch-40 COEXTRUDED CELLULAR CORE PVC-DWV PIPE ) barrel interchangeable one at 2 x23...

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Sat Jul 12, 2025 4:01 am
Butane can adapters?

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by Techexical » Sun May 05, 2024 1:49 am

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Hey! New to the whole potato or whatever launching shenanigans stuff, I wanna know if anybody happens to know a valve or adapter of sorts that could...

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In New Zealand we have a lubricant / solvent manufacturer named CRC, their spray nozzles fit directly onto the butane, I've been using them for a...

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Last post by OfficerBro
Tue May 06, 2025 8:54 pm
Where do I fire this thing?

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by CraigRepublic » Tue Apr 01, 2025 6:51 pm

Hello! This is my first time posting and first time building a potato cannon. Im very confused on where I can fire this thing.

I know that most of...

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Tue Apr 01, 2025 6:51 pm
Stun Gun Help

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by bigk_54 » Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:11 am

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Hello, Im pretty much a newbie here and I need a lil experienced help! Im sick of the D#@% bbq ignitor :evil: and I need something better! I am...

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Why do you need to take it apart? Also I have a vipertek stun gun, and I don't know how I should hook it up to my ignition chamber. Any suggestions?

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Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:42 pm
Bell Reducer or Flush Hub Bushing

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by mick04u » Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:25 pm

Hello, I’m building a potato gun with a 4” combustion chamber and a 2” barrel. What would be a stronger transition from the 4” to 2” pipe, a bell...

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Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:25 pm
Getting white smoke backfire and singe marks in threads

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by mick04u » Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:49 pm

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I built a 6’ potato gun (4” x 2’ combustion chamber and 2” x 4” barrel). I’m using aqua net hairspray for the propellant. When shooting, a puff of...

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That is likely just residue from the spray and that kind of cap isn't meant for pressure so it is leaking a bit (not a big deal).

I would suggest...

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Wed Mar 19, 2025 2:39 pm
Stun gun or Electric BBQ ignitor?

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by PYRO93 » Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:58 pm
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should I use a stun gun or electric BBQ ignitor in my gun?

AND WERE DO I GET ELECTRIC BBQ IGNITORS?

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You can get the piezo BBQ igniters for pretty cheap. And they work just fine (and no battery to replace).

$2.25 at Walmart
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Wed Mar 19, 2025 2:25 pm
is this spud gun still safe to shoot?

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by Andrewis420Friendly » Sat Feb 01, 2025 4:46 pm

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used a handful of times 5 years ago and was stored in a canadian garage since. came back to it and discovered at the combustion chamber near the cap...

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used a handful of times 5 years ago and was stored in a canadian garage since. came back to it and discovered at the combustion chamber near the cap...

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Wed Feb 26, 2025 9:07 pm
Over shoulder potato cannon

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by Techexical » Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:06 pm

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Hey all, I am building a combustion potato cannon for a school project, a 1.5 inch ABS pipe based cannon (yes I know, pretty risky seeing how people...

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As it turns out it goes at 320-ish feet per second or 97 meters per second, still pretty solid for a second build, especially when I load it with a...

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Fri Dec 20, 2024 4:53 am
Multi-shot Combustion repeater

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by Guster132 » Fri Nov 15, 2024 6:17 am

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Hey all,

Has anyone else successfully made a working combustion repeater able to make multiple shots?

I have just finished making my first fully...

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That tippmann is quite cool!!

Here is what ive comeup with. Quite simple and works well!
Holds about 30 rounds... Ive not seen someone do one like...

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Mon Dec 02, 2024 6:26 pm
Spud gun powered by cooking oil?

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by Doctore » Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:31 pm
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Hello everyone!

I would like to share with you this rather crazy combustion cannon design. I am fairly convinced that it could work, but there is...

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Super boulot mais pourquoi ne pas utiliser du pétrole de poêle ?
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Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:39 pm
A new look at combustion cartridge Spud guns

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by Cthulhu » Sat May 27, 2017 9:27 pm
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I recently viewed a YouTube video showing off a potowizter which fired 3D printed projectiles from cartridges that made contact with the electric...

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Some interesting developments found on YouTube, an atmospheric pressure combustion cartridge gun that uses hydrogen and oxygen generated by...
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Thu Oct 31, 2024 11:37 am
School project potato cannon

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by Techexical » Wed Aug 28, 2024 11:58 pm

Hey all, I am building a combustion potato cannon for a school project, a 1.5 inch ABS pipe based cannon (I know, pretty risky seeing how people see...

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Wed Aug 28, 2024 11:58 pm

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