our potato guns
well me and my friends built a couple.. the newest additions are the black one and one all the way too the right. all have a regular bbq sparker and we use propane.. comments would be appreciated and if you have any questions lmk. thats my friend in the pic btw screwing around.
Not much to comment on really, typical basic spray and prays. Is there any reason you've built 5 of generally the same cannons without advancing the technology in any of them?
BTW, Welcome to Spudfiles. Browse around some in the cannon showcases. You'll find it interesting I'm sure.
BTW, Welcome to Spudfiles. Browse around some in the cannon showcases. You'll find it interesting I'm sure.
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OuchProgramme
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Lol yeah i had the same thought.
All of them look like they were born and raised into the same family.
Maybe new designs?
All of them look like they were born and raised into the same family.
Maybe new designs?
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Bah, you can never have enough basic combustions.
Welcome to the forums guys.
Welcome to the forums guys.
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OuchProgramme
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Ahh...tjespo22 wrote:thanks guys. were not into it that much, just like to mess around.. not going to dump a crap load of money into them.. however i would like to build one that runs off of compressed air.
Pneumatics
Yeah i used to fool around with them.
For starters, you can modify a sprinkler valve-Great tutorial made by PCGUY in HowTo section-
If you're looking for a challenge go for a piston valve. It has more flow
You've built five cannons but you're "not really into it that much"......HMMMM.
I would go by some cheap spray paint and hose them down. I like a random camo pattern, it does wanders for the looks of a gun and because it's a random pattern you don't have to worry about being that artistic. Spray on a base coat and add some squiggly lines.
And don't feel intimidated by that first reply, some of US aren't in to fancy pants cannons like hybrids and metered propane and winning a talent contest. As long as you have fun with it then thats all that matters.
I would go by some cheap spray paint and hose them down. I like a random camo pattern, it does wanders for the looks of a gun and because it's a random pattern you don't have to worry about being that artistic. Spray on a base coat and add some squiggly lines.
And don't feel intimidated by that first reply, some of US aren't in to fancy pants cannons like hybrids and metered propane and winning a talent contest. As long as you have fun with it then thats all that matters.
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bigbob12345
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OMG You used DWV!!!!
they are going to blow up raining pvc shrapnel all over you
Not really, just use pressue rated parts next time, its just safer.
And make sure you use all pressure rated parts in that pneumatic your planning, because those are under more pressure and DWV goes BOOM.
Sorry for that non pressure rated part rant
Cool cannons BTW
they are going to blow up raining pvc shrapnel all over you
Not really, just use pressue rated parts next time, its just safer.And make sure you use all pressure rated parts in that pneumatic your planning, because those are under more pressure and DWV goes BOOM.
Sorry for that non pressure rated part rant
Cool cannons BTW
Hey there's BB,bigbob12345 wrote:OMG You used DWV!!!!
they are going to blow up raining pvc shrapnel all over you
And make sure you use all pressure rated parts in that pneumatic your planning, because those are under more pressure and DWV goes BOOM.
Sorry for that non pressure rated part rant
Cool cannons BTW
wondering if you were ever going to show.... Good morning sir!
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bigbob12345
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Didnt see this post until now, took me a while to warn him of potencial deathstarman wrote:Hey there's BB,bigbob12345 wrote:OMG You used DWV!!!!
they are going to blow up raining pvc shrapnel all over you
And make sure you use all pressure rated parts in that pneumatic your planning, because those are under more pressure and DWV goes BOOM.
Sorry for that non pressure rated part rant
Cool cannons BTW
Good morning sir!
Hey, you yourself noticed the 5 cannon zeal.KINGFISH wrote:You've built five cannons but you're "not really into it that much"......HMMMM.
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And don't feel intimidated by that first reply, some of US aren't in to fancy pants cannons like hybrids and metered propane and winning a talent contest. As long as you have fun with it then thats all that matters.
...and us "fancy pants" cannon boys put em on one leg at a time, just like everyone else.....
Seriously though Kingfish, I don't believe there is a significant we/they thing going on around here. Those are basic cannons, pure and simple. Lots o' fun, sure. Will they eventually tire of them, yes. Especially if they have taken the time to seek out and a join an internet spud forum, chances are good they enjoy the hobby and want to improve.
There's nothing at all wrong with that.