New cannon.. Want to discuss aspects of it.

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.
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frankrede
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Sun May 20, 2007 11:49 pm

Its looking good, but teh wires are looking like a ratsnest, but I'm sure you'll clean those up.
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Wed Jun 13, 2007 11:23 pm

So my potato cannon is COMPLETE!
I fixed all the issues and it is working great!
here are some pictures of the test fires me and a buddy were doing
it was late so i didnt really do much other than test it.

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Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:00 am

Is your 'buddy' O.K? He looks a bit sick, like h'es been playing with those Sulphate crystals. Other then that nice gun, you should post it in the showcase section.
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Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:46 am

Nah
we're just always pretty stoned
and hes just... i cant explain him :P

and thanks!
ill get all the beginning to end photos together and do that
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Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:15 pm

looks sweet mate! bit of a rats nest with your plumbing and wiring? but im sure your gunna tidy that up!

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Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:34 pm

i like the muzzle brake........
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