my first spud gun

[Frisky]

hey all i just finished making my first spud gun and well im worried if it will have enough spark to ignite im using hairspray and im using a barbecue lighters spark and running wires into the tube

here are some pics let me know what you think









ps. i am looking for lantern lighters but cant find any place that sells them expt in the usa but i live in australia

[jrrdw]

Question -- How are you going to get the ignighter to spark with only one electrode inside your chamber? Normally two electrodes(screws) are placed into the chamber then ajusted to create a spark gap(4mm or so). The ground is connected two one, and the positive is connected to the other.

[Frisky]

it has 2 wires and spark jumps from one wire to the other

im not sure of the gap thow i better messure that

if i have the wires to far apart the spark wont jump so i have them pritty close to eatch other

but yeah ill mesure it to make sure its around 4mm gap

[ballad of NJ]

use axe or tag not hairspray your gun will last longer

[Pyro Ninja]

ps. i am looking for lantern lighters but cant find any place that sells them expt in the usa but i live in australia[/quote]

you can fine them in camping shops

[frankrede]

use axe or tag not hairspray your gun will last longer

WHy would your gun not last long with hairspray?

[experament-u2]

it would it would just be crap when it gets all sticky

[killagorrila99]

It would appear another aussie breached the forum. Get into pneumatics, you'll get sick of combustions after a while.

[Frisky]

thanks for the help guys and ill go check out a local camping store for lantern lighters

[Specialist]

if you have any walgreens near you go in and get Walgreens brand spray deoderant it works good and i haven't had problems cleaning it. i haven't had sticky residue yet. and they come in like 20oz. cans for $3 great deal and it lasts longer