| Hey guys,
im sorry that i havent updated in awhile. now that ii have a job i hardley have time for anything else. as a matter of fact im getting ready to go to work right now. i hope i will have more time in the future bu right now free time just isnt a fiesable concept in my mind. if anyone reads this today as in 5-1 2006 i would love to have anyone stop in at DQ any time after about 5:00. it wold be nice to see some faces other than those who i work with
PS: dont count on it but i might be able to get you some food for half off. but nothing is official |
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| GUESS WHAT !
i got a job!
i started monday night at the dairy queen on main street (or the old dairy queen) i am soo happy that my search is over.for anyone who wants my schedule this week here it is
mon 4-9
tues 6-close
wed off
thurs 6-cl
fri 6-cl
sat off
sun off
(p.s. i got rid of background pic so its easier to read) |
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| for those of you that read my last entry you know that me and some of my friends built a potatoe gun last weekend.
well... i might have to add a name to the list given of the builders. because nathan (in his knowledge of electronics) has designed a new ignition system for the potatoe gun. it puts off a much larger and more reliable spark. i also thought i would put the instructions for the gun on this entry.
How to build a super fantastic potato gun
Materials:
- 4 foot section of 2 inch PVC pipe.
- 2 foot section of 4 inch PVC pipe.
- 4 inch to 2 inch reducer.
- 4 inch sewer plug.
- Electric barbeque starter.
- Screws, epoxy, hair spray and lots of potatoes that are larger than 2 inches in diameter.
Construction:
- Sharpen the end of the two inch diameter pipe, so that it will cleanly core a potato when inserted. At about 4 inches from the other end, insert 3-4 screws in a pattern that will prevent the potato from falling into the combustion chamber.
- Using the epoxy, glue the pipes to the reducer, and the sewer pipe end on the back of the gun.
- Drill two holes across from one another, and install the barbeque lighter, following the directions that come with the part. Note: Try to buy a two-wire push button, rather than a single wire model, as it is simpler to install. Use a nail or bolt to serve as the ground contact. (Canadian Tire has a nice one for about $11.00) Test the distance before you glue things into place, to make sure you consistently get a nice spark.
Operation:
- Insert a potato into the barrel. Using a broom handle or similar, push the potato down to the screws at the bottom.
- Unscrew the plug at the back, and give a short burst of hair spray. Note that the amount of fuel is VERY critical; too much will not ignite, and not enough will give you a poor shot. Other references suggest WD-40; try just about any aerosol, but avoid things like liquid oxygen, as PVC shrapnel is difficult to remove.
- AIM, and ignite.
- Once you are comfortable with the operation, try target shooting, distance records, and bazooka style shoulder launches. Our best shot is about 650 feet.
Special Notes:
- Use black PVC pipe for at least the combustion chamber; this will keep the side walls hotter in the sun and prevent condensation of the fuel.
- Hairspray and WD-40 work great on hot days, but Ether (get a can of starting fluid) works great ALL of the time, even in colder temperatures where the other fuels tend to condense quickly.
Cautions:
- Don't look down the barrel when firing the potato gun.
- Check with local law authorities to ensure that tuber launching devices are legal in your area.
- Always keep potatoes and your spud gun locked securely in separate, approved gun safes.
- Play safe. Don't build this without full approval from your Mom or Dad, Spouse, and local supermarket.
Reference: "The Van Hoffmann Bros.' Big Damn Book of Sheer Manliness," van Hoffmann, Todd; General Publishing Group Inc; Los Angeles 1998.
Pictures and text copyright 2000, 2001 Platinum Chromatography Inc. |
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| Potatoes Can Move!
over the three day weekend me Micah,Andrew ,josh ,Micah N,and Michael decided to build a potato gun.
I don't know if the average person knows this but you can make a average size potato fly up to 650 feet!
most of the time you cant even see where the potato landed.
What A Blast
literally |
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| By popular demand i have decided that from now on i will pu this gray background behind my entrys. when i was putting the picture behind my site i didnt realize how hard it was to read because the only time i read my own entrys is when im in the other screen used to type entrys.
my bad. |
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