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That's how mine is built. What did you use for the proppelant?
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alexmann wrote:Yup but that would probably be the safest spudzooka in the world!
I was under the impression that safety was a tertiary consideration, at best, with redneck engineering.
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alexmann wrote:That's how mine is built. What did you use for the proppelant?
Usually lighter fluid, though we did rig one to use propane.
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I find that spray alchohol works best. I'm not sure exactly what type it is though.
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Lighthawk wrote:
alexmann wrote:Yup but that would probably be the safest spudzooka in the world!
I was under the impression that safety was a tertiary consideration, at best, with redneck engineering.
Which means as safe as a foot can buy you.

I remember seeing someone making a machine-gun like one. Don't remember if it was the internet or TV I saw it on though.
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I'm assuming he accomplished that by multiple barrels. I can't imagine designing a feed system for potatoes.
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I have a design somewhere but its really complicated. I'd post it if I could find it.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-L9Aj51JsE
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That's a serious weapon! Very nice.
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I want one. Any idea where I can get the plans for it?
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alexmann wrote:I want one. Any idea where I can get the plans for it?
Here's a hint, to post here you're already on the internet ;)
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Kids........next you'll be building these things called "LASERS".
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I'm sure they'd much rather build PHASERS!
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