You don't do this full time?You and me both
Yes, unfortunately it's hard to market a finished product to diy'ers. Not to mention the liability and potential illegality. But ya gotta dream right
."In the world of spuds today"
Yes, unfortunately it's hard to market a finished product to diy'ers. Not to mention the liability and potential illegality. But ya gotta dream right
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At least as a side job, I have sold 4 launchers, and I will probably begin to sell more as I realize the potential market I have. You can make a decent amount of money off them.jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:Wonderful invention isn't itdaccel wrote:And discovered telescopic brass tubing at a hobby shop (I know, but new to me).
You and me bothMan I wish I could find a way to make money at this and do it full time.
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Remember DYI!!!
Remember DYI!!!
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inonickname
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I showed my friends the video's and pics of jsr's pengun and they want one... One said he'd give me 8$ for one, which isn't bad seen as the ones I've built so far probably cost me $1 to make (aud). It's a shame the piston doesn't seal properly, but I think I'll crack it today (pengun #5, go me!)FishBoy wrote:At least as a side job, I have sold 4 launchers, and I will probably begin to sell more as I realize the potential market I have. You can make a decent amount of money off them.jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:Wonderful invention isn't itdaccel wrote:And discovered telescopic brass tubing at a hobby shop (I know, but new to me).
You and me bothMan I wish I could find a way to make money at this and do it full time.
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Gippeto
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The planets were aligned or some such drivel, and I was able to punch some holes today.
Videos turned out lousy (fuzzy), I won't bother putting them up, but I do have a few pics.
Pressures were gradually increased from 500psi to 1000psi.
No problems were encountered, it went "Boom" every time.
I need more slugs now.
Then we go to 2000psi.
Videos turned out lousy (fuzzy), I won't bother putting them up, but I do have a few pics.
Pressures were gradually increased from 500psi to 1000psi.
No problems were encountered, it went "Boom" every time.
I need more slugs now.
Then we go to 2000psi.
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- Round holes. :)
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- There was a can in front of the board here.
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- The can was abused by an 830grain slug.
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Liberalism is a mental disorder, reality is it's cure.
Liberalism is a mental disorder, reality is it's cure.
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jackssmirkingrevenge
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As mentioned above, beware legal and liability issues. I've never sold a complete launcher for this specific reason.inonickname wrote:I showed my friends the video's and pics of jsr's pengun and they want one... One said he'd give me 8$ for one, which isn't bad seen as the ones I've built so far probably cost me $1 to make (aud). It's a shame the piston doesn't seal properly, but I think I'll crack it today (pengun #5, go me!)
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Lentamentalisk
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My god, Gippeto! That will be insane. I think I can speak for all of us, saying that we are psyched for your project!
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Live life in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering.
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Live life in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering.
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@ gippetto
I don't think the pics show it's real power... in other words - we want MOAR dammage!!
I don't think the pics show it's real power... in other words - we want MOAR dammage!!
Children are the future
unless we stop them now
unless we stop them now
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Gippeto
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No, the pics don't do it justice. 
Opportunities to go shooting are few and far between at the moment.
The pop can and the board were all I could scrounge at a moments notice.
I've loaded a concrete block in the back of the truck so I'll be ready with a more worthy target for next time.
Hopefully there will be fewer people (and their cars!) around next time to block my firing range.
Opportunities to go shooting are few and far between at the moment.
The pop can and the board were all I could scrounge at a moments notice.
I've loaded a concrete block in the back of the truck so I'll be ready with a more worthy target for next time.
Hopefully there will be fewer people (and their cars!) around next time to block my firing range.
"It could be that the purpose of your life is to serve as a warning to others" – unknown
Liberalism is a mental disorder, reality is it's cure.
Liberalism is a mental disorder, reality is it's cure.
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ITWOST: I've moved from the "Boonies" back to population...My own internet connection soon 
(I can check out Gippetto's creation soon!!!)
Moving here from the country though seems like nothing but cops, Faggots and dumb@sses around the city/suburbs... 
I must've gotten a little wild out there...I miss being able to piss where I want or whatever.
More components here ,But no-where to shoot
I found dry-ice for 1$ a lb. yesterday woo-hoo!!!
And there's like 10 sporting goods stores nearby with air powered stuff!!!
More soon, just getting over the flu
BTW,[joke]=Q: Why are guns better than wives?...
A: Because you can put a silencer on guns!!!
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EDIT: @ FishBoy, what is "Remember DYI" about??? Hope nothings happened to him(?)
(I can check out Gippetto's creation soon!!!)
Moving here from the country though seems like nothing but cops, Faggots and dumb@sses around the city/suburbs...
I must've gotten a little wild out there...I miss being able to piss where I want or whatever.
More components here ,But no-where to shoot
I found dry-ice for 1$ a lb. yesterday woo-hoo!!!
And there's like 10 sporting goods stores nearby with air powered stuff!!!
More soon, just getting over the flu
BTW,[joke]=Q: Why are guns better than wives?...
A: Because you can put a silencer on guns!!!
8)EDIT: @ FishBoy, what is "Remember DYI" about??? Hope nothings happened to him(?)
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"Procrastination" is five syllables for "Sloth".
Theopia 8)
Born To Be Alive!
"Procrastination" is five syllables for "Sloth".
Theopia 8)
Born To Be Alive!
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Well, its pretty much what it says. Only a few people know what happened to him, and the rest of us have no idea. As you probably know, he was a significant member and made many contributions as well as helping me a lot. In short, the sig means basically what it says, don't forget about him.
Well, its pretty much what it says. Only a few people know what happened to him, and the rest of us have no idea. As you probably know, he was a significant member and made many contributions as well as helping me a lot. In short, the sig means basically what it says, don't forget about him.
"You polish a turd, it's still a turd"
Remember DYI!!!
Remember DYI!!!
I think the whole remember DYI thing is over the top. Its one thing to say that for a person you don't know the real name of, And for a hobby =) Its not like he died....