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Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:44 am

I've only built a couple cannons in the time that this hobby has interested me (in other words, I'm new at this) but is there a better way to fire a pneumatic cannon than a diaphragm? As of now it has become a real pain in the a**, having to keep replacing it everytime it tears or breaks. :?
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:01 am

There are many ways, piston, sprinkler valve and a few others. Heres a link to spud wiki, take a look around there because it will answer a few of the questions you are thinking. :arrow: http://www.spudfiles.com/spud_wiki/inde ... =Main_Page
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:50 am

ok that helps a little (thank you) but how do you install it or build it into the gun? plans?
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:18 pm

K find the one you would like to build and try browsing this site or googling for plans. Want us to baby step you threw the rest of the process?
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:51 pm

If you are just starting with pneumatics than I suggest that you get a sprinkler valve (very simple) and if you want you can take the time to mod the valve.
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:03 pm

yes ide sugest a sprinkler valve if you are just starting out on pneumatic's and probably a less complicated gun but its all up to you.
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