Spud Cannon

4" PVC cylinder 3' long feeds a 1" modified water valve

 feeding a 1 1/2" PVC barrel. 

Note: 6 ft barrel shown, 10 ft barrel used in videos

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Note: Very Large Files

sc/pumpkin-vadar-cannon-01.wmv - 8.8 megs

sc/pumpkin-splat-01a.wmv - 8.13 megs

Above: View of modified water valve and release valve w/rope trigger. 3/8" fittings and tube provide positive release of diaphragm in the valve. Below: Using hand held gun w/1 1/2" barrel for spuds and 1/2" barrel for carrots.
sc/spud-test-01.wmv

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sc/spud-test-02.wmv

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sc/pumpkin-vadar-hand-held-01.wmv

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