First Homemade project.
#1
Posted 29 January 2012 - 05:42 PM
Again, all ideas are welcome, I have a general idea what I want thus far and can change this design to meet the end goal (but not too much )
Thank you.
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#2
Posted 29 January 2012 - 06:02 PM
What you're describing is a pretty basic ball-valve homemade. You have a plan, you have an idea of what you're going for...go and build it and report back. If you have problems, post your progress with a question. I'd recommend looking through the air-powered designs in the Homemade Directory, as those will give you a good idea of what's been done, and how to approach your own problems.
#3
Posted 30 January 2012 - 01:44 PM
This is the the gun as is, its just the lower part including the air tank (larger 4-way connector) and to the front is where the air will pump in:
Currently until i can cut more pipe im letting the glue set. Here is whats done so far, also shown is the glue used, the ball valve, and the pipe that goes into a T section is going into the last open spot of the air tank, that is where the air will be going to the barrel.
Last for today will be what im considering for an air pump. I know how i want to fit it in but need to wait and see till tomorrow
As you already may know that is off a nerf hornet.
"I didnt do it...I only pressed the shiny red button..."
#4
Posted 30 January 2012 - 09:33 PM
This is a great homemade that isn't much more complex than what you're attempting to design.
Edited by durka durka, 30 January 2012 - 09:33 PM.
#5
Posted 31 January 2012 - 12:15 AM
To be honest, I held it, shouldered it, and held the ball valve in the open and close position and tested its opening/closing, and I was rather comfortable with how it feels and operates, now to get it fully functional . The gun is a single shot for now, and it has space on the end for a coupler to be fitted onto it for other pipe sections to be added, thats where I'd love suggestions especially, as well as if I took it to the drawing board again (once I get this one firing) for a rebuild should I decide to step it up a notch in what it can do.
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#6
Posted 31 January 2012 - 12:39 AM
#7
Posted 01 February 2012 - 09:30 PM
http://www.amazon.co...28149406&sr=1-6
although I am somewhat hesitant on this option it does seem useful (if not i need a new air pump anyhow...). I am up for suggestions and reccomendations, as I'm seriously considering the air pump and just rigging it to my gun. aside from that my other option was:
http://www.amazon.co...8149650&sr=1-50
or
http://www.amazon.co...28149594&sr=1-3
those were laughable at best to me but hey, battery powered (and cheap) air pump? all I'd need is a pressure gauge and to cautiously test it. they are just ideas at a glance, to get a thought for what I would also be willing to attempt. but I think a hand pump would be better yet.
"I didnt do it...I only pressed the shiny red button..."
#8
Posted 02 February 2012 - 12:08 AM
#9
Posted 02 February 2012 - 12:39 AM
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#10
Posted 02 February 2012 - 08:50 AM
#11
Posted 02 February 2012 - 11:19 AM
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#12
Posted 02 February 2012 - 01:16 PM
#13
Posted 03 February 2012 - 12:03 AM
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#14
Posted 04 February 2012 - 11:34 PM
Also, I used some electric tape to make a pipe fit into a larger pipe so I coul make a barrel attachment. The wide end is the end of the barrel.
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