2" Piston Valve Tennisball launcher

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Technician1002: Captain; Posts: 5189; Joined: Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:10 am

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Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:18 pm

Thinwall 2.5 inch PVC works fine for tennis ball barrels up to 100 PSI.
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My First QDV tested ABS DWV for compressed air - Competition QDV cannnons - The Mouse Musket

airpress: Specialist; Posts: 119; Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2004 12:59 pm

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Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:40 pm

I have already everything I need.

The cannon is almost finished. 2" piston valve works like a dream.
Stay tuned for tomorrow. :p

airpress: Specialist; Posts: 119; Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2004 12:59 pm

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Mon Dec 24, 2012 7:32 am

Some pics.

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