Size parts

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.
User avatar
toon
Private
Private
Posts: 9
Joined: Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:57 am

Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:38 pm

What is the best size of pipes and stuff for a potato gun?
Please in cm and m not in inch and stuff.

Thank u verry much. :D :D :D
User avatar
clemsonguy1125
Sergeant 5
Sergeant 5
Posts: 1485
Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:00 pm
Location: East Coast

Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:45 pm

Ok this question is impossible to answer without more info. Is it pneumatic or combustion. What is your primary ammo. What range and power do you want.
That is all.
User avatar
toon
Private
Private
Posts: 9
Joined: Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:57 am

Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:49 pm

It's combustion and gonna shoot with hairspray. and the more power the more fun
User avatar
Gun Freak
Lieutenant 5
Lieutenant 5
Posts: 4971
Joined: Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:38 pm
Location: Florida
Been thanked: 8 times

Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:00 pm

@clemsonguy, this is in combustion cannon discussion, therefore it is a combustion cannon :wink: also he called it a potato gun, which means it will shoot potatoes.
@toon, a 1.5" sch 40 pvc barrel should fit most potatoes and if you use bigger potatoes then a 2" will work. Most common is 1.5" though. Oops in centimeters... hmm I don't feel like doing the math, lol.
OG Anti-Hybrid
One man's trash is a true Spudder's treasure!
Golf Ball Cannon "Superna"M16 BBMGPengunHammer Valve Airsoft SniperHigh Pressure .22 Coax
Holy Shat!
User avatar
toon
Private
Private
Posts: 9
Joined: Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:57 am

Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:16 pm

ty mate, i'll transfer in in google xD

My first combustion gun was i think a 2" (5cm)
And the chamber? whats best small,big? My father thinks tha bigger aint better.
Dave_424
Specialist 2
Specialist 2
Posts: 220
Joined: Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:45 am

Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:58 pm

Im guessing that you are from the UK

Best chamber would be 110mm / 11cm pipe, It is harder to find pressure rated PVC in the UK so if your going with un pressure rated then go with ABS much safer.

Barrel I would go with would be probably 40 - 50mm barrel.

Bigger is always better. There is no replacement for displacement :D

If your serious about building a good cannon, and not a cheap one with bits you can find, I can put you onto a good few PVC suppliers in the UK

Just private message me because it is late here and I can't be bothered to go searching at this time (12:00 PM/)

Dave
User avatar
clemsonguy1125
Sergeant 5
Sergeant 5
Posts: 1485
Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:00 pm
Location: East Coast

Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:02 pm

[quote="Gun Freak"]@clemsonguy, this is in combustion cannon discussion, therefore it is a combustion cannon :wink: also he called it a potato gun, which means it will shoot potatoes.
My bad I missed that, and most people with spud guns dont shot spuds, Ive had the best luck with 1.5 inch so 4 cm barrels(estimate conversion) and 36 inch 3 inch so 7.5 cm chambers
That is all.
User avatar
ramses
Staff Sergeant 2
Staff Sergeant 2
United States of America
Posts: 1679
Joined: Thu May 29, 2008 6:50 pm

Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:47 pm

Dave_424 wrote: Bigger is always better. There is no replacement for displacement :D
boost helps... :D :D

Bigger is only better when the fuel burns before the spud leaves the barrel. I recommend playing around with HGDT to find where performance drops off with larger chambers.
POLAND_SPUD wrote:even if there was no link I'd know it's a bot because of female name :D
Post Reply