Cannon build

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I've wanted to make a lawn art cannon for a few years now. ( why)  no f-ing ideaThe thread end caps.  cep posted orange peel out of the book The pipe fitter's and pipe welders handbook.Thanks CEP. I had too have one. E-pay $8.00 with shipping.Used the book to make the orange peel and the  concentric reducer . 8" sch 10 pipe down to 2-1/2" sch 10 with 2'' ball valve 12'' os&y wheels an old notso convert a ball . Still have to put an elevation crank on it.      A tennis ball fits in the 2-1/2'' pipe. loosehook up up an air hose and pull the handle.  It shoots a ball about as far as I can throw. Yes I throw like a girl. I wanted it to be kid friendly. Attached ImagesPound to fit, paint to match
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Reply:That's pretty darn slick.
Reply:Thats thinking outside of the box - looks like a funn project.
Reply:awesome!  I wonder if it would get a better seal with a racquetball?Weld well; grind less.
Reply:That is a cool project, I think you might need to add an anchor?Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:That looks like a blast...buh-dum-pssh!! But really, thats is pretty sweet.
Reply:Originally Posted by LMSyrusawesome!  I wonder if it would get a better seal with a racquetball?
Reply:Why not go all out and try a potato?
Reply:kitty cat!!! GO DOO! back to the post now. That is one cool build thank you for sharing! Where did you get the wheels scrap yard? im trying to think what they may have come off of but brain farting at the moment.
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Reply:Originally Posted by barefooter14kitty cat!!! GO DOO! back to the post now. That is one cool build thank you for sharing! Where did you get the wheels scrap yard? im trying to think what they may have come off of but brain farting at the moment.
Reply:Lots of snow this winter and time well spent in the shop   I like those tractors too.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Originally Posted by PapaLionLots of snow this winter and time well spent in the shop   I like those tractors too.
Reply:Finally got some nice weather, so I had fire the cannon outside. About 50 yards @ 120psi of air . Now I need some ideas for a finish.  paint, clear coat, natrual rust, or maybe some gun bluing and clear coat.  What do you think?Daye Attached ImagesPound to fit, paint to match
Reply:Well, my recommendation would be for something that looks like aged bronze.  I think it would look good that way Ohh, and the cannon looks friggin' awsome!  If you were closer to me, I'd order one from ya! --Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
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Reply:It's to bad your not my neighbor; I would build one just to be able to shoot back
Reply:Man you got to much time on your hands!! sweet work, the kids are going to love it. I wished you lived closer I could let you burn off some of that energy in my shop!LarryMiller XMT 304 CC/CVSyncrowave 180 SDLincoln PowerMig 255XTTermalDynamics 52Lincoln 305GComlpete machine shop to back it up
Reply:Originally Posted by LarrysmachineMan you got to much time on your hands!! sweet work, the kids are going to love it. I wished you lived closer I could let you burn off some of that energy in my shop!Larry
Reply:Sorry to here about the work being slow I hope it picks up soon for you.Miller XMT 304 CC/CVSyncrowave 180 SDLincoln PowerMig 255XTTermalDynamics 52Lincoln 305GComlpete machine shop to back it up