Introduction: Potato Cannon Upgrade
In this instructable I will show u how to make a bolt action potato cannon barrel.
Step 1: Materials
hack saw
sharp knife
11cm screw
steel file (or other)
29 cm of 1.5" pipe
67 cm of 1.5" pipe
Step 2: The Mobile Part
Cut the pipe to adapt perfectly to the big pipe
Step 3: Cutting
Now cut the big pipe like this
Note: The first cut must be 2-3 cm shorter than second
Step 4: Drilling
Make a hole like screw diameter in the corner of the "L" cut.
Step 5: Projectile
Projectile will be ready soon ;) Any idea is welcomed......
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22 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
That is the projectile?!?!! holy crap that is HUGE!!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
no that is a picture of an airsoft 40mm grenade
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Those airsoft grenades are frickin fun; Grenade launchers always are.
They're also frickin expensive to get about 40$ plus a 150$ launcher and un-reusable.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
no im pretty sure they are reusable.
12 years ago on Step 3
how the hell did u cut that?
Reply 12 years ago on Step 3
They way I would do this is by drilling a series of holes and then using a wood chisel to take out the rest of the waste. Don't forget that PVC pipe is relatively soft and woodworking tools can be used on it.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
i just used a jigsaw for all my pvc cutting needs
Reply 11 years ago on Step 3
First, I draw with a marker where the bolt and the chamber will be. Then I drilled each corner and then a series of holes. Good Luck ;)
12 years ago on Introduction
try typing in 25mm pheumatic sniper rifle for a clearer pictures and easier steps
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
im almost done one of those
12 years ago on Introduction
the pictures are a little blurry but its still cool
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I know, I will upload clear pictures soon
12 years ago on Introduction
Will it work with mashed potatoes?
12 years ago on Introduction
i made one configured alot like this a long time ago, except that it has a longer breech, a better handle, and instead of using cut pipes i used very close fitting ones, which means that it feels great, and is almost airtight, but unfortunately, i made it only as a prototype, and never actually integrated it into a spud gun, maybe i still will someday... il post an instructable if i do 8 )
12 years ago on Step 2
i dont understand step 2, how do you adapt the pipes?!?! its partially because i cant really see what the picture is telling me to do
Reply 12 years ago on Step 2
push that cut pipe into the big one. it must be perfectly in the big one.
12 years ago on Introduction
hmm its just me but im still not ready to try this mod yet since i dont want to mess up when making it cause the pics arent to great. besides that i would like to try it. i like the idea of making a spud gun bolt action
12 years ago on Introduction
does this actually work without blowing up in your face? cuz it looks really sweet!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
yup. it works :) 100% safe ;) the potato have no chance to go back in the combustion chamber because the screw is blocking the way ;) have a nice hunt :))
12 years ago on Introduction
hey do u have any videos or better resolution pics of this thing in action? pretty awesome idea but im not sure how it works? if u want something to put in it, just get a separate piece of pvc pipe the same size as ur barrel and cut spuds with that, will fit perfectly then u can put screws, nails, pingpong balls with alfoil, batteries or watever in the spud plugs.