Category Archives: weapons

Build a slingshot from scratch

Posted on July 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice write up on building one. Only downside is the author has a full woodworking shop which makes life easier. https://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-SLINGSHOT-From-Scratch-step-by-Step/

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Interesting way to recycle old bike chains

Posted on May 23, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author takes 9-11 links of a bike chain, and puts the key chain on each end to not just make it a keychain tool, but an improv weapon for defense when needed. https://www.instructables.com/id/Self-defense-Tactical-Key-Chain/

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Someone has too much time on their hands

Posted on March 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is a self contained spitball gun. Load in water, toilet paper, and launch your spitballs. https://gizmodo.com/that-toilet-paper-spitball-blaster-gets-a-much-needed-r-1832239475

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Make a palm sized gattling rubber band gun

Posted on March 6, 2019 by robertwilkie

This may go on the list of things to print out.

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People powered Portable Trebucket

Posted on February 7, 2019 by robertwilkie

Neat build. I like how its portable. But…too bad it can’t use something for wieght on site instead of human pushing it. https://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Launching-Portable-Trebuchet/

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Nice build for a Trebuchet

Posted on January 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a small Trebuchet you can make with kids. The author includes the SVG file you can use for laser cutting out the parts, or convert to a standard CNC. https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Trebuchet/

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Hydrogen powered nerf gun

Posted on December 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Interesting build, the authors took a nerf gun, added a hydrogen collector to it, and well…a rather explosive gun. Hydrogen Powered Nerf Blaster Is Dangerously Awesome

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Simple clip reload build

Posted on December 2, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this, dump the bullets on one end, sort and line them up, then push them  in. Beats doing one at a time. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Magazine-Speed-Loader-Magpacker/

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Make a folding crossbow

Posted on November 8, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, not so sure I would do it myself since there is a lot of work involved. https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Folding-Crossbow/

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One fancy slingshot build

Posted on November 7, 2018 by robertwilkie

Pretty impressive one.  The author provides templates so you can cut one out yourself.  Or….maybe convert to cut on a CNC? https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-SlingBow-From-Plywood/

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