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dekard · 09-09-2003, 05:45 PM

working on a new GUN.. I'll fill you all in as I go. I'm going completely homemade, using two 4" x 16" pvc tubes. Capped, they are rated for 230 psi. One is filled with compressed air, at 125 psi from a compressor, the other plain water. Capacity is 1 gallon, and I hold enough air for 2 gallons of shooting. I've got a pressure regulator coming outta the air tank into the water tank delivering a constant 40 PSI of water..

Photos to follow!

Ben · 09-09-2003, 05:49 PM

So this is a one shot type thing? Sounds pretty good though, especially if it has a good shot time. Does it work yet?

dekard · 09-09-2003, 05:51 PM

Works great, not a one shot tho.. I've got a trigger attatched the output hose.. I've got a 45 seconds shot time. Ya, it works but I need to modify the nozzle, since I'm not getting anything awesome yet.

Ben · 09-09-2003, 05:52 PM

How's it's range? If it's not too good, make the nozzle size smaller. I've noticed that one that is about 2X-3X gets the best range on my homemades.

dekard · 09-09-2003, 06:03 PM

Right now I'm getting about 30 foot... For a nozzle I've only got a 8\32 hole I drilled into the business end. I can't wait to show you all pictures, this is one high tech looking weapon. I'm working on a permanent trigger now, I'm going totally retro with it.

Ben · 09-10-2003, 07:21 PM

Try a smaller nozzle and see if the range goes up. I would love to see this thing in action.

Neuro · 09-10-2003, 08:16 PM

I am not skilled at such arts.

Ben · 09-11-2003, 02:17 PM

Many people are not. That's why when I make homemades I try to make them as simple as possible so that everyone can make them.

09-09-2003, 05:45 PM	#1
dekard Junior member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 9 UserID: 57	Air powered homemade - 125 psi of water goodness! working on a new GUN.. I'll fill you all in as I go. I'm going completely homemade, using two 4" x 16" pvc tubes. Capped, they are rated for 230 psi. One is filled with compressed air, at 125 psi from a compressor, the other plain water. Capacity is 1 gallon, and I hold enough air for 2 gallons of shooting. I've got a pressure regulator coming outta the air tank into the water tank delivering a constant 40 PSI of water.. Photos to follow!

09-09-2003, 05:49 PM	#2
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,955 UserID: 1	So this is a one shot type thing? Sounds pretty good though, especially if it has a good shot time. Does it work yet? __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums so others could offer their take. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

09-09-2003, 05:52 PM	#4
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,955 UserID: 1	How's it's range? If it's not too good, make the nozzle size smaller. I've noticed that one that is about 2X-3X gets the best range on my homemades. __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums so others could offer their take. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

09-10-2003, 07:21 PM	#6
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,955 UserID: 1	Try a smaller nozzle and see if the range goes up. I would love to see this thing in action. __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums so others could offer their take. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

09-10-2003, 08:16 PM	#7
Neuro Retired Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,081 UserID: 30	I am not skilled at such arts. __________________ "I used to care, but now I take a pill for that." You can pretty much ignore the times on that, I rarely ever have Xfire on when I play. I should, though.

09-09-2003, 05:51 PM	#3
dekard Junior member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 9 UserID: 57	Works great, not a one shot tho.. I've got a trigger attatched the output hose.. I've got a 45 seconds shot time. Ya, it works but I need to modify the nozzle, since I'm not getting anything awesome yet.

09-09-2003, 06:03 PM	#5
dekard Junior member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 9 UserID: 57	Right now I'm getting about 30 foot... For a nozzle I've only got a 8\32 hole I drilled into the business end. I can't wait to show you all pictures, this is one high tech looking weapon. I'm working on a permanent trigger now, I'm going totally retro with it.

09-11-2003, 02:17 PM	#8
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,955 UserID: 1	Many people are not. That's why when I make homemades I try to make them as simple as possible so that everyone can make them. __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums so others could offer their take. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

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