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Aug 21, 2011. 8:32 AMchamunks
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it wouldn't be too far fetched of an idea to try and reinforce the cocanut with some kind of resin/fibreglass, but its probably easier to just use a pvc pipe end that twists on.
Aug 21, 2011. 8:34 AMchamunks
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I will admit though that I really like the look of this setup and I was always told that a magnito from a barbeque would be good to use but this lantern lighter looks way better.
Seems alot easier to ignite.
Seems alot easier to ignite.
Aug 21, 2011. 8:34 AMchamunks
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I will admit though that I really like the look of this setup and I was always told that a magnito from a barbeque would be good to use but this lantern lighter looks way better.
Seems alot easier to ignite.
Seems alot easier to ignite.
Don't make this. It will blow up on you.
If you choose to disregard that last line, then the answer is about 12 inches. Also, wear safety goggles.
If you choose to disregard that last line, then the answer is about 12 inches. Also, wear safety goggles.
Jul 11, 2011. 1:51 PMguitarmonsterz
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How creative, using a coconut as a combustion chamber in a mini spud gun. You have to have guts to try something unproven like this. But I'm a bit concern the coconut might explode in my hands after being used for a while. The coconut's shell is thin and its thickness is not the same around it. I'm not sure I would try this.
Yep, it was kind of gutsy.. if not just stupid!
It burst in my hands after about 20 shots. Thankfully no injuries, though!
It burst in my hands after about 20 shots. Thankfully no injuries, though!
Nice. I think you're the first one to mention that.
Hey, ummm, do you want to change the initial message so that it says you DID have a coconut blow up?
Aug 7, 2010. 12:17 PMworker62
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Instead of a coconut, why not use a pvc drain piece. That way you can have a connector for the barrel, and they are pressure rated. If you do it right, it can still look pretty wicked, and have the same or possibly better results, and some longevity.
Jun 5, 2010. 11:24 AMthebair
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instead of realeasing the object you might end up with a melted tennis ball!
Oct 23, 2009. 6:40 AMNotbob
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I have a feeling if you tried to use a tennis ball, you might end up launching it instead of the potato.
Well, if you've never made a potato cannon (spud gun, etc.), there are tons of instructions out there on ways to make them. And plenty here on this site.
They can be dangerous if you're stupid.... you know, if you tried to make one out of a coconut (*cough*), but they are pretty fun.
Most are made of ABS plastic, or PVC.
They can be dangerous if you're stupid.... you know, if you tried to make one out of a coconut (*cough*), but they are pretty fun.
Most are made of ABS plastic, or PVC.
Aug 7, 2009. 10:59 AMisetmyselfonfirefollowinginstructables
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isnt the whole soda bottle cap and screw-on apparatus kinda flimsy? didnt it ever explode in your face? just wondering; not that i wanted it to...
The screw on part was extremely durable and functional--it wasn't flimsy at all. The shell did finally burst on me, though. But there were no fatalities.
Sep 20, 2009. 10:14 AMmettaurlover
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since coconut shells burst with too much pressure... you could make a grenade out of one!
Sep 17, 2009. 6:03 AMbeauwalker23
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i think this is a brilliant version of a 'spud gun'. Mine was made from all PVC and a bigger chamber to spray the hairspray in. With a click button to ignite. Shot a bit father than this. Anyways, great inswtrucitble.
I'm curious as to why you chose a coconut, but I'll add that they don't have very good resistance to internal pressure. I guess the bore of your device is wide enough not to burst the shell, but I have exploded coconuts and they break fairly easily. L
Aug 25, 2009. 6:59 PMcowscankill
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That is brilliance. I want to see instructables on things like that :D
It was there a couple of years ago, but it was a bit silly. L
I lived in Puerto Rico for a couple of years, and, as the opportunist that I am, I came up with lots of silly uses for something I had an abundant free supply of: coconuts.
Aug 4, 2009. 6:24 AMNIJU!
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use a stick to push your amo down the barrel it will go further (or blow up depending on how it is made)
Jul 5, 2009. 8:25 PMalex-sharetskiy
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"Coconuts are NOT PRESSURE RATED, were NEVER INTENDED FOR THIS TYPE OF USAGE, and are therefore NOT NECESSARILY SAFE to make a cannon out of"
that made me laugh
that made me laugh
Thank you. I love it when people needlessly add lawyer-speak to their instructables, so i thought I'd give it a try.
Mar 15, 2009. 6:21 PMchristian yeatts
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I like what u did with the breach loading mechanism! Who knew a coconut could make such a good spud gun!
Feb 10, 2009. 1:11 PMBiopyro
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Almost guaranteed to explode on you, but I love it - not a great serious cannon but a good decorational piece.
You called it! My coconut potato gun just exploded on me. Luckily, no injuries though!
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