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How to Build a Potato Gun
- 1). Cut a piece of 3-inch PVC pipe into a 12-inch long section. This will serve as the combustion chamber.
- 2). Drill two holes opposite each other in the middle of the pipe and insert the end wires from the grill igniter, one into each hole. Look into the pipe as you position the wires until they are about ½ inch apart. Glue the wires into the holes, taking care to seal the holes completely.
- 3). Fit a 3-inch PVC end cap with a screw-on mechanism on one end of the pipe. To do this, you will clean both the end of the pipe and the inside of the screw portion of the end cap before applying an even coating of PVC glue to a 1-inch segment on both. Quickly fit the pieces together and push the cap on tightly.
- 4). Use the same method to apply a reducing PVC connector to the other end of the pipe. Choose a connector that reduces the opening from 3-inches to 1 ½-inches in diameter. Once PVC glue is applied, move quickly, since it will adhere very quickly.
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Add a 3-foot piece of 1 ½-inch PVC pipe inside the connector, gluing it securely. It’s important to make sure your joints are secure or your potato gun could fall apart when pressurized. - 6). Discharge your potato gun in an empty area, such as a field where no houses are around. A potato will easily break a window or harm a person. Some communities ban potato guns within the city limits so check with your local law enforcement agency before shooting yours.
- 7). Pack the narrow chamber with a small potato and push it in with a rod or broomstick.
- 8). Remove the end cap and spray hair spray into the combustion chamber. Quickly replace the cap.
- 9). Aim your potato gun in a safe direction and hit the igniter. Hold onto the gun firmly as it will kick when the potato launches.
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