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Started by RecycleMichael, November 02, 2011, 05:20:19 AM

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Quote from: Conan71 on November 02, 2011, 11:17:22 PM
Wonder what sort of spud gun we could create with 2" x 20ft. of Sch. 80 pipe?  I bet it would take one heck of an Aqua-Net charge.  I'm thinking you could launch a huge russet from the Holly east refinery to at least the Blue Rose without bowing the barrel.  Rifling would be a nice touch too ;)

You might be able to get some ideas from the punkin chunkin' guys.  I've seen them on Discovery channel or something like that a few times.
 

heironymouspasparagus

I want a trebuchet that can launch a piano!

Might be a little safer to use compressed air rather than AquaNet for the potato chunker.  Control max pressure better.

Rifling?  Hmmm...maybe a groove cutter of some sort? 


"So he brandished a gun, never shot anyone or anything right?"  --TeeDub, 17 Feb 2018.

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Conan71

Quote from: heironymouspasparagus on November 02, 2011, 11:50:48 PM
I want a trebuchet that can launch a piano!

Might be a little safer to use compressed air rather than AquaNet for the potato chunker.  Control max pressure better.

Rifling?  Hmmm...maybe a groove cutter of some sort? 




No, that's the point!  The unpredictability of a flammable and rapidly-expanding charge is the whole idea!  ;D
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carltonplace

Quote from: heironymouspasparagus on November 02, 2011, 11:50:48 PM
I want a trebuchet that can launch a piano!

Might be a little safer to use compressed air rather than AquaNet for the potato chunker.  Control max pressure better.

Rifling?  Hmmm...maybe a groove cutter of some sort? 




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heironymouspasparagus

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Quote from: Conan71 on November 03, 2011, 01:01:04 AM
No, that's the point!  The unpredictability of a flammable and rapidly-expanding charge is the whole idea!  ;D

We're gonna need bigger pipe!  And a LOT more AquaNet!!

One thing you need to know - I am ALL about the LOUD noises and BIG flashes of light!!  Love 'em!!!

This is about the right size!  Just take a large commercial water heater, insert fusionable materials to the fill line, the light 'er up!!
And William Shattner, to boot!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd1IFjBNNVo

"So he brandished a gun, never shot anyone or anything right?"  --TeeDub, 17 Feb 2018.

I don't share my thoughts because I think it will change the minds of people who think differently.  I share my thoughts to show the people who already think like me that they are not alone.