Unfortunately they're not cheap to build here either, especially when using schedule 80. Thank you for watching - good luck and hope you have fun on the beach!
I think we can get it there. We didn’t get to stretch her legs this time since our air pump failed between 80-90psi on the beach. I’d need significantly more, but I think Ol’ Painless (that’s what I’m calling it) can handle it. Do you think we should do a “how far can it shoot” video?
Awesome vid and great tutorial! Another option if interested is a barrel sealing piston valve cannon. They're a little more dangerous and complex but they pack some serious punch.
Since you already used a coupling for a muzzle break you should try adding another 2 to 3 feet to the barrel length to see how much more distance you can get out of it.
I really like version 3.0! For version 4.0, I have a suggestion for getting more PSI. What if you used a foster fitting, add a pressure regulator, then use a high volume hand pump like the ones they use for pcp air guns. The had would easily reach an extreme volume of air. I just don’t know how much pressure the schedule 80 pipe could handle. I bet it could handle quite a bit. Adding the regulator gauge would allow you to see just how much compressed air is in the plenum and dialing the correct pressure for the correct distance you are trying to achieve. You could get by with a cheap $50.00 BP pump and the foster fitting (female to male ) and regulator couldn’t add too much more money to the build. Do you know what pressure the Schedule 80 pipe can handle? If you can pull that off, you would have the Godzilla of bait launchers! Best wishes. Thanks for the great videos!😃😃😃🤙🏻
Before gluing together, do a dummy assembly and then apply masking tape around the tubes against the fitting edges. Now when you assemble with glue, the excess primer and glue will not be exposed when fully assembled. When putting the glued joints together, push the joints together and then give a quarter turn. This will ensure a better seal.
@@Woods2Table - is there a way you could provide a link to all of the PVC products you used on this build? I want to replicate exactly what you have made, but i am finding it to be difficult to source all of the different pieces.
@@jjj3000gt check out the updated description. I've added links to the schedule 80 parts, which are the harder ones to find. Schedule 40 you can find at most any hardware or home improvement store. Note, most are, but some are not the exact parts I used - just links to the same parts found elsewhere online.
Great work on the wooden spacer. However you can get plastic, underground PVC pipe spacers in combinations of pipe size and space requirements, plus they are much lighter than the wood spacer.
Hi great video watching from Ireland 🇮🇪 just a question what do you mean by schedule 80 what size does that refer to as I live in Ireland and we have the metric system
Schedule 80 just refers to the thickness and the durability of the pipe. The actual thickness will vary by the pipes diameter. There are some charts and tables online that will list this out. Basically, you just want to get something that is as strong and durable as possible and it needs to be pressure rated (not DWV pvc) for safety.
change the valve out to a nicer one and you will gain 20 to 30% more efficiency. we built these pvc air cannons in college as part of a design/engineering class and found if you go with an electric solenoid you will see the best performance next best is a copper butterfly valve along with making the handle about 8 inches long lets you throw the lever faster. other than that great setup
this cannon was built from schedule 80 pvc. There are charts online that list the max pressure for schedule 80, but this is typically given in water pressure rather than air pressure. be safe out there - good luck and tight lines!!
Try putting the fitting together at 90 degrees from where you want it, then turn it to where you want it. Doing this will eliminate any chance of air leaks. Also, don't apply tons of glue to the female end. If it pools in the fitting, it will weaken the pvc where it's accumulated.
John, did you do any compressed air volume calculations to come up with your 51” long. It might be a huge waste of air that is blasting out well after the bait is shot out.
I did not do the calculations for this build. You are correct! It IS a a lot more air than is needed for this barrel length. For maximum efficiency I’d need more barrel or less air. We did a video after this one on optimum barrel length (link is in the description).
@@Woods2Table, I watched your other video, the one where you did do lots of calculations. Extremely well presented. You answered my question in that one.
Not for this exact cannon, no - but we did put a stand on the same design in our original build. The only difference is the diameter of the pipe. Check out the original video for a step by step!
Hey, I dig the videos! I have a big fishing trip to Cape Lookout coming up in the middle of October and I'm working on a bait cannon. I pretty much have all the parts it just hasn't been assembled yet. Can you advise on the math or point me in the right direction? I'd be happy to send photos of the progress if it will provide any helpful information. Thanks in advance!
Hello corrige la llave. Cuando empiezas a abrir la llave se escapa un poco de aire, para cuando termines de abrirla total el proyectil habrá salido con una mínima presión. No aprovechando toda la presión acumulada. Pleasse instala un gatillo con resorte más veloz al abrir la llave. Saludame
Hi Todd - there are a bunch of them out there. I have several - I think this one was the Avenger AV 80a (20lb / 350 yd). Diawa makes a nice one in the BG 8000 for about $130 (20lb / 550 yd; 30lb / 370 yd). Good luck out there!
What type of 4x2 coupling were you using in the previous video? Was it DWV? I’m from Texas and just worried about the pressure being to much for that part alone.
Everything in that video was schedule 40 pvc. We were worried about the pressure so we didn’t want to push it too much, and took it up to schedule 80 with this build for safety.
You need to start with a tire beader...and a cheap compressor will only work a few times...you need an automotive air bag suspension compressor, a refrigerator compressor, a commercial compressor or a scuba tank...also, if u use a refrigerator compressor (ac/dc converter 1000 watts) you could vacuum the barrel (research vacuum cannon) and then fill the storage tank with same compressor...
Its hard to say, since so many things affect the distance. Actual performance will vary based on air pressure (psi) in the cannon, weight of the bait rig, - and wind and ambient conditions have a big impact. We had an issue with our pumps on the day of filming and couldn't get the PSI where it needed to be, into a headwind, so we didn't get much distance out of it (relatively speaking). We've gotten well more than 300 yards out of it on other days. So much comes down to the pump and just being able to get enough air pressure into the tank. Thank you for watching Rob!!
If you know anything about safety. You will research to never pressurize pvc pipe. Because at some point in your life, it will explode in your face. You might say well, it’s pressured with water in types of services. And you’re right, but when they have a blow out with water, it does not explode, it basically just drops to the ground. Just coming from a 23year plumber that’s had lots of OSHA safety. Good luck. A better way would be with threaded pipe. I WOULD NOT USE PVC
@@rhysbertrand8903 I understand what you’re trying to say, and I totally get it sir. I am just saying that you should not pressurize PVC pipe with air per OSHA standards. At the end of the day, the most important thing, is that we go home to our families, and not end up in the hospital. Bad things can, and will happen at some point. Just was looking out for your safety is all. Have a good one sir.
@caseyarmstrong7064 what 😂 there is no OSHA guideline for putting air in a schedule 80 pvc pipe, its just operating pressure 😂 it's 120psi, which us absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things.
Just had to chime in. Why not use dry nitrogen to pressureize the system. Add a pressure guage and necessary fittings to adapt to a 1/4 in flare nut. Now you can pressureize up to 2000psi or anywhere in between using a regulator to add the nitrogen to the system. Boom, shoot to the moon.
Build and send me one?? Maybe measure and cut the parts and send the parts? Working 2 jobs i dont have the time. Plua i lack space in my tiny apartment. Thanks!
Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel! If you're looking for an alternative to freezing your entire bait rig in ice, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/nqdvNeaof1w/видео.html ... In response to numerous questions, we experimented with a few different methods that we hope you'll find useful! If you're also interested in getting the MAXIMUM DISTANCE out of your bait cannon - check out this video: ruclips.net/video/SQyAjvtnI-o/видео.html ... We tested the effects of barrel length on distance for an air bait cannon, and we show you how to calculate the (approximate) optimal barrel length for your bait cannon! Enjoy! Be safe out there, good luck and enjoy!!
These bring back memories of building potatoe guns back in the day 💪 😂
heck yeah! Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel!
War Eagle!!! That thing is awesome! Will be trying this soon!
War Eagle! Let us know how your build turns out. Good luck on the shore!
Like the cannon ,have you thought of using a portable air tank!
Hey mate just for future videos, paint thinner strait in to the brick after spillage will tidy it up real nice, or some clear primer
Thanks for the inspiration. Mine is nearly complete. I hope parts in the U.S.A are much cheaper than over here in N.Z. these are not cheap to build.
Unfortunately they're not cheap to build here either, especially when using schedule 80. Thank you for watching - good luck and hope you have fun on the beach!
Lol, love the build. Think you can talk the wife into letting you have a shop? Thanks for sharing.
Lol! Now we’re talking!! I really need one, don’t I?
@@Woods2Table Yes. So it will really shoot your bait out 400 yds.?
I think we can get it there. We didn’t get to stretch her legs this time since our air pump failed between 80-90psi on the beach. I’d need significantly more, but I think Ol’ Painless (that’s what I’m calling it) can handle it. Do you think we should do a “how far can it shoot” video?
Hey how long do you make the bait mold bullets?
How did the silicone hold up
Awesome vid and great tutorial! Another option if interested is a barrel sealing piston valve cannon. They're a little more dangerous and complex but they pack some serious punch.
sounds like it!! and thank you for watching and supporting the channel!
Since you already used a coupling for a muzzle break you should try adding another 2 to 3 feet to the barrel length to see how much more distance you can get out of it.
I really like version 3.0! For version 4.0, I have a suggestion for getting more PSI. What if you used a foster fitting, add a pressure regulator, then use a high volume hand pump like the ones they use for pcp air guns. The had would easily reach an extreme volume of air. I just don’t know how much pressure the schedule 80 pipe could handle. I bet it could handle quite a bit. Adding the regulator gauge would allow you to see just how much compressed air is in the plenum and dialing the correct pressure for the correct distance you are trying to achieve. You could get by with a cheap $50.00 BP pump and the foster fitting (female to male ) and regulator couldn’t add too much more money to the build. Do you know what pressure the Schedule 80 pipe can handle? If you can pull that off, you would have the Godzilla of bait launchers! Best wishes. Thanks for the great videos!😃😃😃🤙🏻
Great suggestions - we will look into it!! Thank you Ed!
Before gluing together, do a dummy assembly and then apply masking tape around the tubes against the fitting edges. Now when you assemble with glue, the excess primer and glue will not be exposed when fully assembled.
When putting the glued joints together, push the joints together and then give a quarter turn. This will ensure a better seal.
Where were you able to find the 4" schedule 80 pipe? I am able to find the adapters, but not the pipe itself.
I found it on usplastic.com - thank you for watching!
@@Woods2Table - is there a way you could provide a link to all of the PVC products you used on this build? I want to replicate exactly what you have made, but i am finding it to be difficult to source all of the different pieces.
@@jjj3000gt check out the updated description. I've added links to the schedule 80 parts, which are the harder ones to find. Schedule 40 you can find at most any hardware or home improvement store. Note, most are, but some are not the exact parts I used - just links to the same parts found elsewhere online.
Great work on the wooden spacer. However you can get plastic, underground PVC pipe spacers in combinations of pipe size and space requirements, plus they are much lighter than the wood spacer.
That thing is insane. What you need is a locomotive high-pressure steam flapper valve for the trigger so that it's a push-button like a real trigger.
Que es lo que colocan antes de disparar el cañon?
Hi great video watching from Ireland 🇮🇪 just a question what do you mean by schedule 80 what size does that refer to as I live in Ireland and we have the metric system
Schedule 80 just refers to the thickness and the durability of the pipe. The actual thickness will vary by the pipes diameter. There are some charts and tables online that will list this out. Basically, you just want to get something that is as strong and durable as possible and it needs to be pressure rated (not DWV pvc) for safety.
change the valve out to a nicer one and you will gain 20 to 30% more efficiency. we built these pvc air cannons in college as part of a design/engineering class and found if you go with an electric solenoid you will see the best performance next best is a copper butterfly valve along with making the handle about 8 inches long lets you throw the lever faster. other than that great setup
thanks nick! do you mind posting a link to the parts you like?
how many bars of air should i enter?
Love the vids. Will definately try this.
thank you so much! we truly appreciate your support. let us know how your build goes!
How high could you get it with bike pump?
I have a bike pump rated to 165 psi but I’m not sure how high it could go.
que espesor tienen los caños de PVC y cuantas libras de aire lleva ?
this cannon was built from schedule 80 pvc. There are charts online that list the max pressure for schedule 80, but this is typically given in water pressure rather than air pressure. be safe out there - good luck and tight lines!!
Try putting the fitting together at 90 degrees from where you want it, then turn it to where you want it. Doing this will eliminate any chance of air leaks. Also, don't apply tons of glue to the female end. If it pools in the fitting, it will weaken the pvc where it's accumulated.
Great tips thank you
John, did you do any compressed air volume calculations to come up with your 51” long. It might be a huge waste of air that is blasting out well after the bait is shot out.
I did not do the calculations for this build. You are correct! It IS a a lot more air than is needed for this barrel length. For maximum efficiency I’d need more barrel or less air. We did a video after this one on optimum barrel length (link is in the description).
@@Woods2Table, I watched your other video, the one where you did do lots of calculations. Extremely well presented. You answered my question in that one.
Cool! Thanks Mike.
Have you designed a stand for this one?
Not for this exact cannon, no - but we did put a stand on the same design in our original build. The only difference is the diameter of the pipe. Check out the original video for a step by step!
cuanta presion de aire puedo poner en caños de PVC de 5 mm de espesor
Hey, I dig the videos! I have a big fishing trip to Cape Lookout coming up in the middle of October and I'm working on a bait cannon. I pretty much have all the parts it just hasn't been assembled yet. Can you advise on the math or point me in the right direction? I'd be happy to send photos of the progress if it will provide any helpful information. Thanks in advance!
message us on Instagram and we'd be happy to try to help!
Hello corrige la llave. Cuando empiezas a abrir la llave se escapa un poco de aire, para cuando termines de abrirla total el proyectil habrá salido con una mínima presión. No aprovechando toda la presión acumulada. Pleasse instala un gatillo con resorte más veloz al abrir la llave. Saludame
What type of fishing pole and reel to hold 300 to 400 yards of 20 or 30 lbs of line
Hi Todd - there are a bunch of them out there. I have several - I think this one was the Avenger AV 80a (20lb / 350 yd). Diawa makes a nice one in the BG 8000 for about $130 (20lb / 550 yd; 30lb / 370 yd). Good luck out there!
Also depends on line Diameter...
Literally anything over an 8000. My first reel was a 10000 and held 350 metres easy
What type of 4x2 coupling were you using in the previous video? Was it DWV? I’m from Texas and just worried about the pressure being to much for that part alone.
When you say the previous video are you talking about bait cannon 2.0, the one with “upgrade” in the title? Or this video?
Everything in that video was schedule 40 pvc. We were worried about the pressure so we didn’t want to push it too much, and took it up to schedule 80 with this build for safety.
I want to ask, can I use this fishing machine in the San Francisco Bay Area, if I can wait until you answer, I would like to thank you very much
I am not sure. It can vary a lot from one area to another. Best to consult your local wildlife officer. I’ve found them to be very helpful.
You need to start with a tire beader...and a cheap compressor will only work a few times...you need an automotive air bag suspension compressor, a refrigerator compressor, a commercial compressor or a scuba tank...also, if u use a refrigerator compressor (ac/dc converter 1000 watts) you could vacuum the barrel (research vacuum cannon) and then fill the storage tank with same compressor...
How far does this launch?
Its hard to say, since so many things affect the distance. Actual performance will vary based on air pressure (psi) in the cannon, weight of the bait rig, - and wind and ambient conditions have a big impact. We had an issue with our pumps on the day of filming and couldn't get the PSI where it needed to be, into a headwind, so we didn't get much distance out of it (relatively speaking). We've gotten well more than 300 yards out of it on other days. So much comes down to the pump and just being able to get enough air pressure into the tank.
Thank you for watching Rob!!
Aren’t those sch 80 pvc elbows over $100 each now. Could’ve sworn they were ridiculously priced when I last checked? Thanks. Cool build!
well, they're not cheap...right now i see them for $20 on USPlastic.com and $15 on PVCFittingsOnline. Thank you for watching!!
If you know anything about safety. You will research to never pressurize pvc pipe. Because at some point in your life, it will explode in your face. You might say well, it’s pressured with water in types of services. And you’re right, but when they have a blow out with water, it does not explode, it basically just drops to the ground. Just coming from a 23year plumber that’s had lots of OSHA safety. Good luck. A better way would be with threaded pipe. I WOULD NOT USE PVC
Class 12 good for 1200kpa
@@rhysbertrand8903 I understand what you’re trying to say, and I totally get it sir. I am just saying that you should not pressurize PVC pipe with air per OSHA standards. At the end of the day, the most important thing, is that we go home to our families, and not end up in the hospital. Bad things can, and will happen at some point. Just was looking out for your safety is all. Have a good one sir.
@caseyarmstrong7064 what 😂 there is no OSHA guideline for putting air in a schedule 80 pvc pipe, its just operating pressure 😂 it's 120psi, which us absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things.
Just had to chime in. Why not use dry nitrogen to pressureize the system. Add a pressure guage and necessary fittings to adapt to a 1/4 in flare nut. Now you can pressureize up to 2000psi or anywhere in between using a regulator to add the nitrogen to the system. Boom, shoot to the moon.
Build and send me one?? Maybe measure and cut the parts and send the parts? Working 2 jobs i dont have the time. Plua i lack space in my tiny apartment. Thanks!
Didn't need all the math you already knew the circumference of your tube just half that and done 😂😂😂😂
Not really. That pipe, 4 inches, is 100mm. However once measured out its 114mm. So if he just halfed it, he'd be wrong.
Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel!
If you're looking for an alternative to freezing your entire bait rig in ice, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/nqdvNeaof1w/видео.html ... In response to numerous questions, we experimented with a few different methods that we hope you'll find useful!
If you're also interested in getting the MAXIMUM DISTANCE out of your bait cannon - check out this video: ruclips.net/video/SQyAjvtnI-o/видео.html ... We tested the effects of barrel length on distance for an air bait cannon, and we show you how to calculate the (approximate) optimal barrel length for your bait cannon! Enjoy!
Be safe out there, good luck and enjoy!!
Also never get the primer in your eyes. Took a trip to the ER. Blind for about 1 hour. Better now.
or..... you can always learn to cast
Some of these things shoot 300m. No ones casting 300m.
Focus on the Material not on the guy NExt time