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A Question Anyone Can Answer: Glues.

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:21 pm
by chubster
I'm about to build my first cannon and the only thing I don't know is how to connect the PVC Pipe. ( pretty important huh ) So I was wondering what kind of glue to buy and any techniques to attaching them.

Also, what are some ways to blocking off certain parts of the PVC?

Thanks
- Bryan

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:39 pm
by carlbelcher
Here is "Burnt Latke" solvent welding tutorial.
http://www.burntlatke.com/weld.html

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:56 pm
by chubster
Thanks. What about attaching something like a schrader valve?

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:10 pm
by carlbelcher
<a href="" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/53/167592506_35ea7df606_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="Gauge"></a>
The picture with a gauge but a schrader valve is the same idea.

What you need:

2" (or what ever your chamber size is) X 1/2" NPT Bushing
1/2" NPT X 1/4" NPT Adapter
Schrader Valve with 1/4" NPT threads

From there on out it should be self explanatory.

Also try searching or reading the Spud Wiki befor asking questions.

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:10 am
by Benny
Just tap it through a place where the PVC overlaps. or if you have a rubber one, just drill a 1/2 hole and pull it through.

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:31 am
by chubster
Where can I get all this stuff? Lowes?

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:59 am
by trae08
yes or homedepot or for the schraders or gauges maybe an auto supply store

Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 2:36 am
by carlbelcher
If nothing else you can always get just about anything you need from McMaster