Custom Aluminum Pneumatic Build

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
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Nice! Looking forward to see this recoiling :D
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When I originally mounted the cannon. I had done so in a rush to accommodate an upcoming event.

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Now were getting back to my original vision.

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Elevation range is something like -5* to 75*. Really happy with that.

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Acetal hand tensioners for elevation adjustment.

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More to go. Rubber bumpers for recoil system. I don't like looking at those ugly solinoid valves. Aswell, I have a few more tricks up my sleeve yet. :bounce:
jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:Nice! Looking forward to see this recoiling :D
Soon Master! Soon... :cyclops:

Yea I can't wait to see it recoil :D

Anybody else make a recoiling spud gun on here?
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That is looking very, very tasty, good job!
gyrotech wrote:Anybody else make a recoiling spud gun on here?
Oh yes, violenty so!

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No seriously, here's a hybrid by Wyz with a dual recoil (air piston and free carriage) system:

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wow that's very impressive, good work!
Check out my other projects in more detail at
http://practicalprojects.weebly.com/projects.html or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOiczv ... eJ14PfMCNw
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Wow, impressive!

Have you fired it yet? What sort of range can it get with a golf ball?
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