Introduction: Mini Spud Launcher
The Mini Spud Launcher launches tiny bits of potato. The good thing about this project is it is all under $5. This project is small but it gets about 18-20 feet of range.
Step 1: Parts
You will need:
1 bicycle pump (preferred foot pump)
1 bicycle tire stem
1 1/2" pvc threaded end cap
1 1/8" brass nipple (1.5 to 2" long)
1 1/2" to 1/8" brass reducer
Step 2: Brass Connection
Take the brass nipple and your reducer and screw them together
Step 3: Bike Stem
Take the threaded cap and cap drill a hole big enough for the bike stem. After you drill the hole put the stem through the hole.
Step 4: Pump Hook Up
Hook your Mini Spud Launcher up to a pump
Step 5: Finished Product
Then your done.
7 Comments
10 years ago on Introduction
Do you have to do brass or can you do pvc
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
The brass screws into the pvc end cap so you would probably need to use brass.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Not to be mean or anything... but...
this isn't a spud gun
A spud gun uses combustion of usually air freshener in a chamber to propel it out
If it is using air pressure, it is called a pneumatic airgun, and no launching potatoes does not make it a spud gun
Good job though :D
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
U can use pvc as well but dont put the pressure too high, plus, I dont think People make 1/8" PVC
10 years ago on Introduction
cool instructable, that gave me the inspiration to add this to my multi-cannon!!!!!!!!
11 years ago on Introduction
there is no valve the the potato launches when it is ready (you can add a valve if you want to).
11 years ago on Introduction
This sounds like a lot of fun! Where's the valve (how do you release air into the chamber)?