Category Archives: weapons

Hydrogen powered nerf gun

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

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

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

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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Nice Trebuchet build

This build seems to wrap the weight end in a separate arm from the part that slings out the payload.  And seems to do a really good job of it.  I like the stats the author has on how far … Continue reading

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Make a nerf bazooka

OK maybe not, its a nice build but…a bit more powerful than a normal nerf gun (dangerous). https://gizmodo.com/im-in-awe-of-this-four-foot-nerf-bazooka-that-fires-poo-1827360549

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Cool video on how they fired bullets thru propellers in WW1

I like the video.  Never really thought about how this worked til now. Firing Bullets Through Propellers

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Automated spray bottle

Now you can buy something like this call ssscat, which is around $20-30.  But this is much more fun and refillable. No, Cat, This Is Not The Litter Box

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Make a mini marshmallow shooter

I like the templates the author provides to print out and make the shooter.  This is more of a sling shot that looks like a crossbow. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Marshmallow-Shooter/

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Make a propane cannon

Too funny.  Its like 2 engineers building it and then surpised that it works. 4 Lessons We Learned Making a Propane Cannon

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