Bolt action help.

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SpudsMcGee
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:36 pm

First, does anyone know what size pipe I would need to have so that it will slide over a 1.5" sch 40 barrel?

Two, does anyone know the best way to cut out the [__] and sideways L?

Three, Am I leaving anything out?
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Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:25 am

1) 1.5" couplers will slide on 1.5" pipe (obviously). Just dremel/file/or turn the lip out.

2) You can make the cuts with a router/dremel/rotozip, or you can drill a series of holes, and saw/file out the remaining material.

3) How would WE know? :)
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Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:23 am

Make sure that the pipe is flat against the back of the bolt, otherwise you will have a really bad leaking problem.
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Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:27 pm

2" SCHD 80 works wonderfully. Depending on the manufacturer, you might have to sand out the 2" a bit for it to slide over nicely.
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Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:05 am

Hey if you get a working prototype of a bolt action cannon, could you share the design with me. I am basically trying to build a t-shirt launcher for our robotics teams to shoot at demonstrations (such as basketball games), and I would LOVE to make it bolt action so we could fire it without having to muzzle load it in front of everyone.

Thanks!
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