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Christmas Cannon

Step 7Load, pressurize, and shoot

Load, pressurize, and shoot
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We loaded all sorts of Christmas goodness into the cannon. This included:
  • red and green glitter
  • tinsel
  • red and green tissue paper
  • red and green ribbon
  • plastic snow

Everything fit in just fine and could be prodded in a little farther with the help of a stick.

We pumped up the chamber to 20 psi and started shooting. Thus, the spirit of Christmas was spread all around our office and we are so ready for the holidays it isn't funny.

Big thanks to Brian at bcarms.com for the excellent sprinkler valve and the quick shipping.

WARNING: The people that are shot in the video were shot at very low pressures. Each of the projectiles shot were tested against other objects several times before these shots were done. In normal circumstances, do NOT shoot or aim at people or animals even if you are wearing safety glasses. Be safe.

Once again, be extraordinarily careful if you decide to make one of these. I personally recommend that you don't. If you still want to try it, view this Instructable as a brief overview and do more research first.
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