The R.S.P.

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
MRR
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The Rainy Sunday Project

I started this little coax last Sunday. It was raining all day and I was bored.

Data:
Total Length: 89 cm
Barrel: 15mm, 79cm long
Chamber: 1" -> 20cm galvanized steel
Piston: hot glue, bolt -> 22mm
Pilot valve: homemade push valve
Fill port: homemade check valve

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The pilot volume is still small due to the build in check valve.
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The gun is still light enough to hold it in one hand.
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The attachment of the trigger looks a little provisional because I wasn't in the mood to build a handle. The chamber didn't look so good anymore with all it's scratches, so I covered it with inner tubing which provides a nice grip. The filling port is basically a 8mm steel pipe and I used a thread cutting tool to make it fit the bike pump and to mount it into the end cap.
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Well, I think that's all for the moment.
If you have questions simply ask.
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Mr.Sandman
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Nice job. Looks a little awkward to hold though. What pressure do you plan to take this to?
Yeah, it's that important.
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Normally I hold it with both hands and then it is really comfortable. I just took the 3rd picture to show the scale of the gun.

I already took it to 270psi.
It's easy to trigger and has a good punch. :twisted:
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frozebyte
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Always liked your homemade pilot valve! Could go a bit detailed into those things? I know it activates when that push button is pressed down, but how does the air vent? It doesn't have a hole there like your neat push button pilot.

How did you construct that check valve? :D my shrader seems to be leaky.
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Mitchza89
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I'd love to know how you made that pilot valve, it looks great :) Job well done mate!
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It looks like a push button valve actuated by a lever. Nice, simple, aesthetically pleasing and good flow.

Nice job MRR, I like how you covered up the ugly galvanized
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frozebyte
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Maybe this would help :]
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/neat-pu ... 18235.html
Like inonickname said, he added a lever to actuate that ^
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far_cry
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lovely look . and nice homemade push valve
video or damage picture will complete my smile !!
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MRR
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Not a the moment. It's raining here "again".
So I decided to take the pilot valve apart to build a better handle.
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