spud 1.5

Boom! The classic potato gun harnesses the combustion of flammable vapor.
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kingjames488
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Hi all
The name is simple... it shoots spuds froma 1.5" barrel (I can think of anything better)
This is my first cannon.
It's a basic cannon with a wooden handle.
From what I could see in my dusk test it shot across the yard (aprox 200')

NOTE: the pics are sooo out of order... I can't get them fixed.
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This is me trying to catch a spark on camera
This is me trying to catch a spark on camera
This is the trigger setup I have.
This is the trigger setup I have.
This is the underside of my cannon showing the screws going in.
This is the underside of my cannon showing the screws going in.
This is the inside view of my cannon
This is the inside view of my cannon
This is me holding my cannon.
This is me holding my cannon.
This is a full view of my cannon.
This is a full view of my cannon.
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mega_swordman
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Very nice, it looks pretty clean. I like the wooden handle. Might I suggest propane metering next?
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or just try a pneumatic next... but nice gun for ur first very clean...good job
4" piston valved cannon-half done..( i spilt my cement...)

Hybrid- 75% done. need to build propane holder and drill/tap sparkplug hole..
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kingjames488
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ya well it stoped working...
hopefuly I can fix it.
http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... html#88216
If you want to help...
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spit_spud
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very neat and simple, i like ur trigger.... and handle... simple but cool :) :)
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daxspudder
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nice handle, it could use some paint, and id recomend a neater tape job, or plumbers tape(metal straping that tightens with a screw assembly). oh, and please take 30 seconds to remove the white price stickers from your assembly pieces, i really like the look of the gun, but the stickers just make the appeal dive. otherwise great job
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starman
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You did a good job on the trigger handle...the cannon as whole however is rather sloppy....probably one reason it stopped working for you.

It's a reasonable effort for your first try. However, don't waste time repairing it, just start over with your next improved model.
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JDP12
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yep, i'm with starman... build a whole new better gun. but nice first gun
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For you new cannon take the trigger and handle off your first one and use it on your second one.
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