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[jdog234]

Hey you spudsters? ha. I'm new to the forum, and I was wondering if I could get some help on a spudgun build. I was thinking of something loud, fun to shoot, and basically something I could use to destroy things that are usually off to the dump. So any input on what materials I should use?What sizes? What kind of pneumatic parts I should buy? How about some good guides on how to build this ( there are so many, its overwhelming). I was thinking about using it to fire off spuds as it was intended to do so.
Any input is appreciated. Thank you:)

[Technician1002]

Check the showcase. Shorter barrel combustions are generally noisy.

[Insomniac]

Check out the wiki too (link at top of page). If noise and convenience are what you're after, combustion would probably suit you better... a well made, basic combustion will give you a very loud bang with a decent bit of power. It won't compare to a well made pneumatic, but using combustion saves you from pumping it up/needing to use a compressor.


Just as a bit of advice, we don't really like to spoon-feed people plans or designs here. Take a look around the forums, and if possible draw up a diagram of what you think will work and post it, then we can help point out any mistakes you've made and improve upon it.

Oh, and welcome to the forums!

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

Buy one of these, stick a couple of pipes in each end and you're done

[jdog234]

Thanks guys, well I'm a bit of a geek so I was looking for a pnuematical setup ( and I've read its safer to use. ) Thanks for your time though. I' definately read and search around the forums to get a better understanding of it, and how it all works.

[jdog234]

Thanks guys, well I'm a bit of a geek so I was looking for a pnuematical setup ( and I've read its safer to use. ) Thanks for your time though. I' definately read and search around the forums to get a better understanding of it, and how it all works.

[jimmy101]

Thanks guys, well I'm a bit of a geek so I was looking for a pnuematical setup ( and I've read its safer to use. ) Thanks for your time though. I' definately read and search around the forums to get a better understanding of it, and how it all works.

Actually, a pneumatic is more hazardous than a combustion. Combustions have been made with tin cans and duct tape. A pneumatic, assuming a generic 120 PSIG shop compressor, contains a lot more energy for a given volume than even a well made combustion.

[psycix]

On top of that a combustion has a very short pressurized time while a pneumatic is carried around (and dropped?) while pressurized.

[Insomniac]

Though provided you've built either type well, they are both very safe.