How Do You Make A Spud Gun?
Nothing epitomizes the machismo of budding adolescent youth quite like a good old fashioned spud gun. While these homemade bazookas can be dangerous in the wrong hands, they sure are a lot of fun. And even though some of us do eventually grow up, that teenage masculinity seems to remain. If you’re feeling brave, then let the steps below show you how to make a spud gun you can blast today. Making Your Spud Gun Step 1 Take your hand saw and cut each of the PVC element to the length specified in the “Things Needed” list. Step 2 Cement the following parts together: 4-inch PVC fitting cleanout adapter; 4-inch PVC coupling; 4-inch by 24-inch PVC pipe; 2-inch by 4-inch PVC increaser reducer; 2-inch by 48-inch PVC pipe; clean and prime the joints. Step 3 Drill a hole in the middle of the 4-inch by 24-inch PVC pipe and attach the flint lighter using the hardware that comes with it. Step 4 Sharpen the outer rim on the end of the 2-inch by 48-inch pipe with your file. This will make it easier for
A spud, or potato, gun is a piece of pipe that can shoot potatoes from great distances. Constructing and firing one can be a lot of fun, and all you need is some PVC pipe and a few other materials. • Search Google images for potato gun schematics to generate some ideas. Then let your imagination run wild and design something unique. For it to work, there are a few steps that you have to follow. The main component of a potato gun is the chamber. This is where the aerosol deodorant will be sprayed to act as a propellant. Within this chamber, you will need to mount the ignition device. The other component is the barrel. This actually directs the potato and allows the potato to be held in battery. A handle is also be recommended for ease of use. • Use a strong PVC glue to glue the PVC pipe together. Attach the spark plug somewhere in the chamber. This will be accomplished by drilling a hole. Make sure the chamber is airtight and completely sealed except for the barrel. Then get a file and
