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by Doctor Mamba
Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:44 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: Leaf Blower as propulsion source for "Flamethrower"
Replies: 9
Views: 4761

A leafblower pushes air, it cannot compress it. They are high volume low pressure. Even if the airflow is funneled the air would back up and slow down the fan blades. I am almost finished with a 6mm flamethrower. All steel, 1/4" QEV "relay" valve, 1/2 hole vortex, blowgun trigger, sleeved feed, run...
by Doctor Mamba
Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:09 am
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: Leaf Blower as propulsion source for "Flamethrower"
Replies: 9
Views: 4761

Leaf Blower as propulsion source for "Flamethrower"

First off, let me start by saying that I have never before made a "spud gun" of any kind, and that this post is very likely to reflect that. If I say or do something incredibly stupid, please cut me a little slack. Now, what I'm essentially looking to make is a "Flamethrower" type of weapon for use ...