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DYI

Sat Feb 07 2009, 03:21AM

Registered Member #1917 Joined: Fri Jan 09 2009, 02:38AM
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I believe that he's using a triggered spark gap switch which is inside the chamber, meaning that all the energy is delivered to the air inside the chamber. With only 200J of (presumably electrolytic) caps, this seems like a good idea.

Lomy

Sat Feb 07 2009, 01:40PM

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here is a new pic:

and a new vid, shooting a nail 2 cm deep into wood!

j.azz

Wed Feb 18 2009, 02:52PM

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Wow!

Judging from the muzzle flash you could even lengthen your barrel for higher efficiency?!

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