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Potatoes last one shot, so build reusable! Discuss ammo designs and ideas. Tough to find cannon part or questions? Ask here!
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Deko
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:02 pm

im making a cannon that can shoot coke cans but im not sure of what size of barrel i need does anyone know?
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:05 pm

Measure a coke can and you have your answer. Most people probably wouldn't andswer that.
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:13 pm

Should be 2.5" barrel, cola cans fit in the tubes that tennis balls come in just as snug.
(Hey Bluetooth, so much for no one awnsering it.)
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:20 pm

ok thx im probally going to be making it within the next month and ill try to post pics after i get it built and get a new digital camera
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:31 pm

Ohh well, i was wrong.
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:39 pm

I think it would be really tight in 2.5", I would suggest using 3".
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:11 pm

3" sch 40 pvc sleeved fits very well, but its a pain to do
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:17 pm

Try the 2.5" then go about sleeving if your'e unhappy with the 2.5" fit, and an almost airtight fit is best.
Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward.
Whoever cannot take care of themself without that law is both.
For a wounded man shall say to his assailant,
'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.'
Such is the rule of honor.
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Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:37 pm

READ THE GODDAMN WIKI!

I did NOT spend (however long) wrighting the artical on soda cans so that idiots could get on spudfiles and ask questions that I gave compleate and well-written answears to!
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Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:50 am

MAN, take a valium ..... Chill .... ;-)
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