Air Dusters arent just for cleaning things, they are also potential propellant. Here you will see how to launch small objects at reasonable velocity (i used erasers).
 
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Step 1: Lets GO!

Ok, first lets go grab what we need. Of course you need the air duster with the little plastic straw. Nowdays this is available at Target and Wal-Mart or other places like that, along with electronics stores. Get whatever is cheapest, but it must have the plastc straw.

Ok, now we need a click pen. The one pictured works best (and they are mostly free from car delerships) because it comes apart nicely.

We also need a lighter, or like i did the first time you can use a stove if you are really carefull. A projectile can be found later, i use erasers from cheap pencils.

DISCLAIMER: this project can possibly injure somebody. I am not responsible for any injuries, damages or deaths related to the fabrication or usage of this product. Allways use common saftey sense and proper saftey equipment while fabricating or using this product. It can shoot over 100ft and still sting a little.
This was origionally posted my me at (http://sirscamit.tripod.com/id12.html)
nathan41492 says: Dec 14, 2006. 7:54 PM
Would an airsoft BB fit in there? That would hurt a lot more!
codongolev in reply to nathan41492Aug 2, 2008. 12:44 PM
I bet it would.....
bwool1 in reply to codongolevJul 7, 2011. 9:42 AM
I have made plenty of airsoft guns with pens like that, and airsoft BB's fit fine in them. The only problem that I can think of with an airsoft BB is that the compressed air might go right past the BB, so you might want to use some oil as in step 3.
beehard44 says: Jun 7, 2011. 12:58 PM
guess what they have adapters to use these in airsoft guns!
maybe i can use this for my current sniper project...
sharlston says: Apr 27, 2009. 12:19 PM
I LIVE IN THE UK BUT I CANT FIND THIS STUFF ANYWHERE HOW MUCH IS IT IN THE USA?
redneckjaybyrd in reply to sharlstonAug 17, 2009. 7:16 AM
It only costs a few bucks in the states, you could probably buy it off the net. If they have it in the UK but probably not called the same thing, here it's usually sold in any electronics department usually next to stuff like monitor wipes, sometimes described as keyboard cleaner.
crayzclown1 says: Oct 16, 2008. 10:34 AM
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shadymilkman (author) in reply to crayzclown1Oct 20, 2008. 6:42 PM
You really shouldn't do that bla bla bla.... Seriously, it kills your brain pretty bad. There are few things out there to get high off of that are worse than this. Huffing gas and ether are the closest things I can guess. Deprives the brain of oxygen.
<http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/inhalants/inhalants.shtml> These dudes know a lot. Check it out.
deansep says: Jul 9, 2007. 4:07 PM
At close range you can probaly hurt someone right? With the right object and stuff. If so then let me know. Then I can add it to my group, That Hurts.
kenny94 in reply to deansepJul 3, 2008. 6:21 PM
if you use tacks, then yes
deansep in reply to deansepJul 9, 2007. 4:09 PM
It also says Possibly injure so yes of no?
funwithfire325 says: Oct 7, 2007. 4:47 PM
hey! i saw a video on this exact same thing do you do those videos!?
maxiscool says: Feb 8, 2007. 10:15 PM
I did it, but mine only goes about 20 feet. Beside from the fact that my can of Dust Off is almost empty, what could be the problem here?
shadymilkman (author) in reply to maxiscoolFeb 10, 2007. 6:23 PM
did you try to put some oil down the barrel with the eraser, also try not to shove the eraser too deep. A full can is also quite helpfull
maxiscool in reply to shadymilkmanFeb 11, 2007. 10:59 AM
look at my profile and see the modification I made.
Dieffsta says: Nov 29, 2006. 6:04 PM
haha cool. about how far will it shoot certain items? just curious
Dieffsta in reply to DieffstaNov 29, 2006. 6:05 PM
oh im stupid...i coulda just read it haha
DELETED_ryan1993 says: Nov 25, 2006. 11:56 AM
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mrbob1000 in reply to DELETED_ryan1993Nov 25, 2006. 3:46 PM
i did that to a flower and it shattered... are you thinking what im thinking (razor sharp ice bullet)
shadymilkman (author) in reply to mrbob1000Nov 27, 2006. 7:34 AM
if you decide to do an ice bullet, please be carefull. I dont want to hear something on the news about some guy shooting somebody to death with 'razor sharp ice bullets.' it would be pretty cool tho......
Crash2108 in reply to mrbob1000Nov 27, 2006. 1:25 AM
For an ice bullet, you have to slowly cool it so that the ice crystals are bigger. That way, it is stronger.
beehard44 in reply to Crash2108Jun 7, 2011. 1:00 PM
hmm, first time i heard that, i'll give it a shot with blunt ones once i get my air duster (2 dollars a can, how cheaper can it get?)
Magicfap says: Nov 26, 2006. 4:08 PM
nice!, i have to try this! (razor sharp ice bullets rule!!!!)
mrbob1000 says: Nov 24, 2006. 7:28 PM
try some air soft bb's
shadymilkman (author) in reply to mrbob1000Nov 25, 2006. 4:34 PM
i would have, but i dont have any. I'm not sure if it would be big enough to seal off the barrel.
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