NoName's 'Nade

Show us your pneumatic spud gun! Discuss pneumatic (compressed gas) powered potato guns and related accessories. Valve types, actuation, pipe, materials, fittings, compressors, safety, gas choices, and more.
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Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:40 pm

Well, PVC Aresenal 17 inspired me to make my own. See if you can figure it out, it's not that hard. GGDT rates a 30 BB "shotgun" round at ~350 fps. To fire it, you just unscrew the hook at the back. This one fires instantly, but currently I have TONS (3-4 to each) of different sized hooks, 2" plugs, and schrader valves for more experimenting.
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Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:52 pm

'Bout damn time! Looks interesting. I must try...

I like how you used a diaphragm valve. (man I'm good) Just how tiny do they make threaded hooks? If you could get one about the diameter of a paperclip and used a fairly stiff diaphragm it should work.
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Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:28 pm

I can get threaded hooks at sizes as low as 1/16", but then they're too small and bend when you're unscrewing them. :? I can't get a good size (non-bendy, but with a delay over 3 seconds).
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Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:41 pm

Where's chimps and his lovely commentary?
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Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:21 pm

Please don't invite him into this one too.... Oh wait, he has no chance in this one, since I win anyway.
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Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:46 am

Ok grats noname.
Chimpy got banned. Nice little grenade you have there. Question/Problem what does it shoot? :lol: :?: :lol:
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Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:15 pm

About 30-35 airsoft BBs can fit at a time, with wadding in front and behind them. It also shoots them over 60 feet, so I think this turned out well, though I might mount it underneath an airsoft rifle as a secondary shotgun type thing.

EDIT: 5 minutes ago, I found out that screwing in the hook about 1/2 turn makes it so if I throw it, the hook gets shot out and the grenade fires! :twisted:
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Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:55 am

Good just make sure you dont hit anyone.
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Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:15 am

Yes that would be quite dangerous (I have evil thoughts in my head right now :twisted: ). But great thats a sweet idea placing it like a secondary weapon. Nice work :P
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Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:02 am

Yeah, getting hit with a half pound chunk of pipe wouldn't be at the top of my "To Do" list right now..
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