New Member - First Cannon - 2 inch L copper

[enkidu]

This is my first pneumatic. Specs are as follows:

Storage: 22 feet of 2 inch "L" copper at 160 psi
Barrel: 9 feet of 2 inch "L" copper, muzzle loaded with camlock quick connects
Valve: 2 inch ASCO explosion proof solenoid modified to actuate via a 3/4 inch 120 VAC explosion proof ASCO solenoid
Trigger: Single pole AC switch on the neutral leg
Pilot Volume: not sure but small

View of Cannon:



View of valves and trigger:



Video of first shot:

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Damage pics. Lumber is pressure treated 2x6 and is the top of a picnic table stood on end.

[mobile chernobyl]

There is something oddly pleasing about being able to hold, if even only slightly, and aim your cannon. Very nice!

[ToasT]

Great first post! A healthy sized, well thought out cannon. Good job.

[cowscankill]

That's a lot of copper! I wonder how much that cannon is worth in copper alone xD

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

haha, brilliant! If the background was dustier I would have thought I was seeing footage from Syria

[enkidu]

That's a lot of copper! I wonder how much that cannon is worth in copper alone xD

Not sure. The copper was acquired at a lost freight auction. I picked up 60 feet (5 lengths) for $20. The valves and most fittings were either salvaged from plant retrofits or left over from other jobs. If I was going to guess the copper, fittings, and ASCO explosion proofs would probably run you at least 2K to purchase all new.

[ToasT]

I guess that asks an interesting question;
What is the most expensive 'home' cannon on this site? ('home' excludes the likes of VERA...)