My first "real" spud cannon

Boom! The classic potato gun harnesses the combustion of flammable vapor. Show us your combustion spud gun and discuss fuels, ratios, safety, ignition systems, tools, and more.
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:25 pm

This is the first cannon I've built in at least 10 years. It's pretty straightforward, with the fan batteries under the side panels. This is a rough draft, as I had no idea what to expect. I plan on building a sleeker, cleaner version when time allows. And yes, it does need a longer barrel!
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:26 pm

Another picture.....
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:27 pm

Last pic....
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 6:48 pm

question- why is the meter on a different fitting?

i'm going to take as swing-to get a more accurate static pressure reading

did i hit or miss?
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:06 pm

i love it, one crazy meter
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:57 pm

It is because:

1. I wanted to be able to see it clearly.

2. It just fit better right there.

3. I like it there.
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:21 pm

good enough for me
:twisted: dont question the work of the lord boy :!:
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:52 pm

nice cannon mate 8)
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:57 pm

The cannon is pretty. It seems so simple, yet the meter sets the whole thing off. Keep up the work and I look forward to seeing more from you.

Oh, yeah, you do know that you can upload more than one attachment into the original thread, right.
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:30 pm

Triple post <_<..... :evil:

Edit: And a newb bumping up a dead topic..... :evil:
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:46 pm

You know, it was a pretty old post. I didn't realize. However, there have been questions on whether a cannon post can be bumped without too much controversy. I don't know what the mods said about, but one will eventually post and tell.
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