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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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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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Homemade Hydrogen

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by Rob748 » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:34 pm
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I tested something with some chemicals and I stumbled across a way to make hydrogen with two easy to get chemicals. Drano in crystal form, a glass...

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I am highly doubtful about that reaction, the first two steps of my reaction have to be true, as aluminium is covered by a thin layer of oxide, the...
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by chrissilvermancs » Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:53 pm

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Harnessing DDT

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by inonickname » Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:28 am

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Well this project is mainly the theoretical, inspire higher thinking type. That aside, action may be taken depending on the results.

The topic is...

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Like psycix said. Why?

DDT doesn't release any more energy.

The pressure pulse may reach extremely high values but that pulse lasts for only a tiny...

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Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:05 pm
multiple chambers

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by jon_89 » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:44 pm

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Would there be any benefits or downfalls to having multiple chambers? I typed the numbers in hgdt with two different chambers with eqaul volume and...

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So I guess they don't sell larger sizes, cause its the larger stuff that we're after. Like 4-6 ID pipe
Go metal then.

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Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:19 am
New guy here. Chamber design question (venturi design)

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by TideJoe » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:54 am
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I'm in the process of gathering info/parts for a 2.5 cannon for tennis balls. I've got a friend that has a cannon that he uses to shoot golf balls....

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Well, you're right on the reduced drag ball (green) being the winner, but you're quite a way out on the actual numbers: Answers

Exact figures are...
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by chrissilvermancs » Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:10 pm

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All over and unders have the disadvantage of the joining elbow being the weak point. A gusset/barrel support would have stopped this from happening.

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Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:51 pm
gas ball valves?

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by super spuder » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:27 am

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I have been working on my first propane cannon on and off for a while now, i am stuck right now at making the meter. I went to TSC (they all know...

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hmm never knew that, anyways, got there and they didnt have any pressure gauges that i wanted, so i talk to one of my friends and he said to check...

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Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:34 pm
Hi & Help :)

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by scentless_apprentice » Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:32 am

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Hey all, Im a would be first time cannon maker.

Some friends and I have been talking about making a cannon forever so I figure its time to actually...

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Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:26 pm
Different Burst Disk holder ?

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by Rob748 » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:53 pm

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Well Im putting together my biggest advanced combustion cannon, its a 4 inch chamber about 24 inches long, with a 10 foot barrel for a .8:1 ratio. I...

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Yeah I know this thing could blast through 3 layers cause I have a mini that blasted through 3 layers .5 inch in diamter...... you probably wont...

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Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:29 pm
Single Pipe C:B Ratio

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by sgort87 » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:44 pm

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I started a big discussion on this a long time ago, and as far as I know, nothing became of it. I'm looking to see if anyone has did any tests using...

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The lighter the ammo and the lower the friction ...

Probably want a smallish sized chamber so it has a chance to actualy burn a significant fraction...

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Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:38 pm
Benefits of a large Cannon

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by Rob748 » Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:24 pm
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I want this cannon to be the loudest, strongest, fastest of all the ones I built.

So I have this question, I have two 4 inch 220 rated psi...

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Yes, it will make it more accurate. It will be as accurate as the rest of the variables are. Firing the same shell repeatedly is only accurate to...
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Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:17 pm
what did i do wrong, what should i do now?

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by jct0064 » Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:07 am

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I made a cannon the other day:
Barrel: 2 diameter 48 long (volume: 150.80)
Chamber: 4 18 long (volume: 226.19)
C:B ratio is 1.5:1
I shot it and then...

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OK, I get the feeling you need to be doing a little more homework and study on your own here. All of this info is available on the site and...

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Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:09 am
Great Idea, I cant find anyone that has tried it !

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by Rob748 » Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:10 pm

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So I was on Hgdt running some simulations on my advanced combustion gun thats only has a end coupler and ball valve on it so far...... I found that I...

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well I might be interested in trying one of ur ideas....... lol

Maybe you would, but not until after I try it first my man... 8)

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Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:51 pm
Hello and DWV

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by bijoon » Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:19 pm
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Hi, I have lurked this forum and other sites for years now. I haven't built a spud gun in over a year now and kind of got out of the whole scene. Now...

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I'm not saying that PVC combustion cannons are unsafe. ABS is just the better option, mostly due to my climate. For at least 5 months of the year,...
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Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:42 pm
Combustion "rifle" + Hello Thread

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by Steel Sovereignty » Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:08 am
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Hello Spudfiles, I've been getting interested in spud guns for the past couple of weeks now and have frequently come back here for inspiration and...

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Great attempt for a beginner. Hell, you've got the metal why not make a hybrid? No I'm only joking, they take some big money and experience to build....
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Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:27 pm
Whats the Easiest Spark strip to build ? and fan power ?

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by Rob748 » Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:24 pm

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My Last Advanced Combustion cannon before I go experimenting with a steel hybird thats like really small lol.

Any ways

4 inch chamber by 20...

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You could also run your fans off a rechargeable battery for airsoft or radio controlled cars.

I mean put the copper tape on a 1/2 piece of PVC, cut...

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Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:52 am
Building first combustion need advice

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by colty-bear » Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:02 pm

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I want to make a cannon but not just a cannon a breach load cannon i want to open the back with the threaded cap and put in the potato from there can...

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Yeah, if IRC co-axial combustions have very diminished performance.
(Just from research on SF's)

So, what would be the benefit of that?

If you are...

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Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:50 am
Spudgun power

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by Demon » Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:44 pm
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In the Canada, whats cool is that combustion and pneumatic weapons are considered as the same BUT the fps must not be higer then 500 and the energy...

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However, when I talk to people about my hobby, I make sure to leave certain words out. And when people do mention those words, I quickly jump onto it...
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Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:29 pm
Chamber Fan ???

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by Rob748 » Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:24 pm

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Ok I tore apart a monitor and found two brushless motors. One is about a inch and a hafl wide and the other is 3 inches. The Smaller chamber fan went...

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Or use calipers. Most spudders can't live without em.

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Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:51 pm
Hairspray propane %

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by Demon » Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:33 pm

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Does someone here knows how much % of propane is there is normal hairspray? Because i know that they use propane as a propellant and i would need to...

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Most spray cans are more propellant than stuff being propelled. For hairspray i would figure that 80 to 90% of what comes out'a the can is propane....

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Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:13 pm
Propane bottle question

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by Demon » Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:12 pm

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I want to make my first combustion cannon a metered one, so i really need to know how do you attached you propane bottle with the adapter with built...

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no, I meant the valve you would need to buy to use with the 1/4 NPT adapter you could buy off the internet. The propane torch includes a suitable...

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Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:20 pm
A different way of sparking...

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by Hubb » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:24 am

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I'm in the mood to build a new combustion. This time, I want it over / under. It's going to have all the features that's needed (propane meter, fan,...

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I've been thinking about this whole thing, and I have come to the conclusion that a spark strip and one fan standing upright is the best, and easiest...

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Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:30 pm
Static guard spray

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by Demon » Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:33 pm

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I just searched a bit on the internet and most where saying that static guard was the best fuel for combustion spudguns( luckily, a shop sells it...

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I dont understand, this is like an connector with an 1/4 inch npt side, the other an pretty strange thread, is it an compression thread ? and of what...

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Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:58 pm
Sureshot BL-520 action video

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by jagerbond » Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:44 am

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Bag o spuds, TVs CRTs 3/4 Plywood, car doors... nice little Tuesday really.

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geez mike. i hope you didnt leave that mess for me on saturday....

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Last post by grock
Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:20 am
It Lives ! well its halfway alive. And found great fuel.

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by Rob748 » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:58 pm

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Guess what. I got $25 and put together my cannon. It has a 2 spark gaps that I made exactly like Burntlatke.com. I also found a ver very very bopomy...

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O I could get use to it. Am I right though ? its a very good fuel ?
Any fuel that works for you is a good fuel .

Beyond ease of use, availability...

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Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:25 pm

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