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The Great Potato Cannon

Step 3Trigger Assembly

Trigger Assembly
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Using a 3/4" paddle bit, drill a hole in the end of the cap. This hole will allow the BBQ igniter to fit perfectly into the cap.

Picture 4 & 5 show the right area for the ends of the igniter to be. It's a good idea to try and keep the sparking ends of the ignitor out of the chamber, Spraying these pieces with hairspray might affect the spark.

As an atempt at a better seal I wrapped all connections with duct tape!
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Mar 28, 2009. 8:07 PMbigtimmi2010 says:
i think he ment on the wire leads, at the ends. my friend and i just built a spudzooka, and we did this, and it turned out very well
Aug 7, 2008. 3:41 AMfirefighter6222 says:
just wondering if you have to attach the ignitor to some screws or something or do you just drop it into the whole. because ive seen a couple that have it attached to screws on the sides?

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