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by joshg
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:17 am
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Series 1 Model 2 Alcohol Cannon
Replies: 7
Views: 2703

The Alcohol is a 99% mixture which has an extremely fast and clean burn. I can find it usually at the Wal-mart or Meijers (if you have on of those) its right around the normal Isopropyl alcohol. There is also several First Aid sites etc... that sell 99% online. It is well worth it. This barrel was d...
by joshg
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Series 1 Model 2 Alcohol Cannon
Replies: 7
Views: 2703

Yes to the Treb question. I actually finished it.

and yeah... the handle I originally built out of foam and hot glue. I adjusted the handle until it got comfortable for me.
by joshg
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:23 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Series 1 Model 2 Alcohol Cannon
Replies: 7
Views: 2703

Series 1 Model 2 Alcohol Cannon

This is from my first series of cannons. This cannon I originally called Cloud 9, became known as the "Long Tom" due to its obscene range. Since I wanted long range the rifling was turned down to about a half turn per 26". Due to its length it is somewhat hard to get around. I no longer have this ca...
by joshg
Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:05 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Series 2 Model 3 Propane Cannon
Replies: 8
Views: 3453

another fun fact is that there are two detonation points inside the chamber.
by joshg
Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Series 2 Model 3 Propane Cannon
Replies: 8
Views: 3453

I ordered it from Spudtech a couple years back when he was still open.
by joshg
Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Series 2 Model 3 Propane Cannon
Replies: 8
Views: 3453

With a partner to reload I can gat about 4 solid rounds off a minute.... It would be faster if i removed the front cap everytime for new air.. .but turning on the exhaust take a few seconds longer... I usually let it run while the reloader is doin his thing.
by joshg
Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:38 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Series 2 Model 3 Propane Cannon
Replies: 8
Views: 3453

I hope this helps: Combustion Chamber Volume (ci/ml): 245.5/4023.3 Supply Tank Pressure (regulated to): 60psi Fuel Mixture: 7% Fuel Volume in Chamber (ci/ml): 17.185/281.6 Meter of Pipe: 3/4" Length of Pipe: 8.12" Volume of Pipe (ci/ml): 4.21/69 the chamber is made from 4" and converts down to 2" fo...
by joshg
Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Series 2 Model 3 Propane Cannon
Replies: 8
Views: 3453

Series 2 Model 3 Propane Cannon

Hello, I am new here. I ran across your site and thought you guys would like to see my cannon. I have put hundreds and hundreds of rounds thru this thing, so please forgive me if it looks dirty or "used". This gun belongs to the second series of propane powered cannons and this one is the most advan...