This is my first spud cannon ever
It is a basic combustion
SPECS:
Barrel : 23" of 1.5 " pipe with a beveled edge
C.C : 8" of 3" pipe with bell reducer
Ignition: BBQ ignitor from Kiblers
Spudinator V.1
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Not really a smart idea to put the ignitor in the side of the chamber... Put it through a double-thick spot such as through a fitting
it looks good. i wouldnt worry about the ignitor being where it is, it should be fine. the 30 or 40 psi it generates isnt enough to really cause a problem.
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It fires perfect best fuel is right guard extreme
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I honestly don't see how it looks mean ...... would you care to explain because i don't know what one is suppost to look like?
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Well thats a decent looking cannon.
Ratio could be better though, a 36in barrel would be perfect.
Cant resist commenting on DWV, ahhhh.
Ratio could be better though, a 36in barrel would be perfect.
Cant resist commenting on DWV, ahhhh.
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wouldn't 36 inches be too long
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Nope, it comes out at .811:1 and .8:1 is the best ratio for combustions.
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Looks a lot better than my first combustion.
Hope to see your next one.
You already know about the ignitor.
(Maybe try drilling a small hole for just the leads or use two screws to build the spark gap. Next time).
Looks like fun to shoot.
Cool that the barrel is beveled for loading. 8)
Hope to see your next one.
You already know about the ignitor.
(Maybe try drilling a small hole for just the leads or use two screws to build the spark gap. Next time).
Looks like fun to shoot.
Cool that the barrel is beveled for loading. 8)
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