Category Archives: weapons

Nice Torsion Catapult

Posted on April 29, 2020 by robertwilkie

Nice build. I like the use of a tree trunk for the arm. https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Skein-of-Pain-AKA-Mangonel-Torsion-Catapult/

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Nice turret gun build

Posted on February 27, 2020 by robertwilkie

Typically I see these with an existing gun, but this is one where the entire build is from scratch. https://www.instructables.com/id/Turret-Gun/

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Making JunkRats Tire Weapon

Posted on December 13, 2019 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build, the author built JunkRat’s (from OverWatch) rip tire weapon. and it kindof works.. https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/15/colin-furze-made-a-real-version-of-junkrat-s-rip-tire-from-over/

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Cool Trebuchet build

Posted on October 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

I haven’t see this one before. But apparently folks have been building them. Its a cool build to do with kids since it should be a simple build, and very interactive. https://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-Simplest-and-Newest-Trebuchet-Walking-Arm-T/

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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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