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Thank you so much for the comment. I didn't really make a list. The first one I made over time and bought parts as I needed them. It took me a couple of months to make the first one. Most of the stuff came from McMaster Carr, Home Depot, Michaels, eBay and Amazon. Some of the parts I made or modified myself since I have a machine shop. Without the machine shop this would be a difficult project to duplicate. I'm not sure how to advise you from here. My video describes most of the parts that I used. Maybe try to make a list from that. Some of the steps like drilling the hole in the glass takes some finesse and the wooden lid will need a lathe to fabricate. Maybe you could put your own spin on it and come up with different options. Parts today will run you about $350-$400. I still have the second one from the video. If you have an interest I can make you a great deal on it.

@@jurgenscott8430 let me know whats great deal is like. im interested.

Hi! It’s me again! We don’t get this make this last year but was going to try again this year if I can. Do you still have the second one available? Let me know! I’ll check back in to see if you are able to respond.

Nope. All the reducers are Schedule 80 pressure rated to 150 PSI.

​@@jurgenscott8430 According to ASTM specs a 150 psi 4" fitting would not be schedule 80 pressure rated. ASTM D2467-04e1 requires 4" pressure rated PVC fittings to have a minimum working pressure rating of 194 psi and a minimum burst pressure rating of 1110 psi at 73 degrees F. Have fun and be safe.

@@alanb76 You might be right. Who knows. I sold that thing to a golf company in Florida almost a decade ago and haven't heard anything bad. All must be good.

Early on in the comments there is a list for most all of it from McMaster-Carr. One of the two dispensers in the video is up for sale for $300 plus shipping.

I don't really have any specs but I put the valve bodies on a mill and machined out a large area to increase air flow. Similar to porting a head on an engine.

Thank you but I'm not making any more of these right now. Back then it was $300 in parts and several hours in labor so the selling price was about $750 plus the shipping which has also gone through the roof. With the cost of materials today even if I could get all of the plastic right now would be double in price.

I tried those also but they have a breather hole in them so they leak all over.

A hit to the head at 25-30 yards would probably kill your zombie.

@@JScott-wz2ug or somebody intruding on your property

I found mine at Ace Hardware.

So far 27 hardware or home supply stores including major parts house chains either doesn’t have or can’t get 1 1/2” SDR-26 pvc

Do you have any suggestions ?

Does it have to be SDR-26 ?

It's basically 1-1/2" schedule 20 pipe. You definitely need it for the close fit around the ball. Try a sprinkler supply. I don't know if you have a Turf Irrigation or something like that around you. @@timothywingo4242

Danke schoen.

All the brass fittings are lead free and rated for use with drinking water. Ethyl Alcohol penetration in its purest concentration is less than 20 mils per year. We will be dead from something else long before that is an issue.

I like the way it turns on by touch in it. Will make something like this

I bought the material and the arch punches from Mcmaster-Carr

@@JScott-wz2ug I found the punches but I can’t find the gasket material.

The sensor is designed for 120 volts. www.homedepot.com/p/Westek-Indoor-Wire-In-3-Level-Touch-Dimmer-Replacement-6503BC/100376048?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-100376048-_-N&

Probably never going to happen. Each ball leaves the barrel with different characteristics. Even if you could achieve that kind of velocity you would be lucky to hit 50 foot groups at 100 yards.

My shop Rate is $85 per/hr. With parts and labor I'm pretty sure you don't want to pay $2000 for a golf ball launcher.

I got them from McMaster Carr. Almost all the parts came from there. here is a link to the item. www.mcmaster.com/90172A639

Sorry for the delay. The tubing is 3/8"

Check one of my earlier replies. I posted a parts list in there.

Hi Tony. I don't have any blueprints for this and I already sold the one in the video. The video description is probably the best outline of the project. It's really just a bunch of fittings and glue. There was some machine work needed to build the adapters and the valve needed a fitting installed and the solenoid opening needed to be epoxied shut. I did some porting on the inside of the valve but looking back it probably didn't have any added value. If you showed my video to any local pipe fitter or plumber they should be able to assist you. Also I don't think you can get a tennis ball to go 500 yards. It's way too light and there is too much wind resistance. Now if you filled the tennis ball with concrete then we could probably figure something out.

Probably not. A golf ball only weighs about 45 grams. But whatever you are launching I'm sure something could be built.

@@JScott-wz2ug Follow the video on CZcams of the test. 145psi pressure. Anflor Geraldo.

czcams.com/video/cXu9ml4td5w/video.html

They are Swagelok fittings. The straight is a SS-600-1-8 and the elbow is a SS-600-2-8. Best to source these on ebay. If you go to a Swagelok dealer the two fittings will run you $44 plus tax. Parker, Bi-Lok and Ham-Let also make identical fittings but I don't have a cross reference. These are available in brass also. McMaster-Carr sells short sections of thin wall stainless tubing at a reasonable price.

I want to say mine is less than a 1/2" thick.

@@JScott-wz2ug How long is the bushhead fitting you are using? The one I got is just under 2" and is not big enough. I can't seem to find a longer one.

@@dreadly2010 Here is a link for the one I bought from Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074D9KKCY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@@JScott-wz2ug If you wouldn't mind, can you measure the threads of both sides. In your video, that bulkhead looks longer than the link. The bulkhead fitting I bought has 1/2" of threads on either side. Here is the one I bought www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074QQD3Z9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Appreciate the responses!

@@dreadly2010 I no longer have these dispensers. I sold one and gave the second one away. I'm pretty sure you bought the wrong one. That looks a lot shorter than the one I sent you a link to earlier.

I sold the one in the video but I haven't made any more.