Bullet Shell Screwdriver by theslingshotkid
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For this simple instructable, I take an empty bullet shell an turn it until a very useful pocket tool.
 
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Step 1: Supplies

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The first thing you're going to need to do is gather you supplies. You will need epoxy, an empty bullet shell, a philips head screw driver drill bit. 
RadBear says: Dec 20, 2012. 7:53 AM
You might want to consider placing a metal rod in the shell before gluing the tip in place. This would give the tip more support when you're applying a lot of force to a stubborn screw.
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 20, 2012. 8:51 AM
thanks, that's a really good idea
awesomecreations says: Jan 21, 2013. 8:32 AM
Hey, I made the pen version of this!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bullet-shell-gel-pen/
awesomecreations says: Jan 21, 2013. 8:35 AM
I also used a 7.62mm shell from either an r1 assault rifle or an AK.
theslingshotkid (author) says: Jan 22, 2013. 3:51 PM
cool, I like your planes especially the redbull one
awesomecreations says: Jan 23, 2013. 6:26 AM
Thanks!
The Fettler says: Dec 24, 2012. 7:05 PM
I want to "be nice" but I have such a problem with somehow ligitamising the use of firearems....

Cheers,
Steve.
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 27, 2012. 6:37 PM
good for you steve
Schmidty16 says: Dec 25, 2012. 10:09 AM
u need to make a bullet laser
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 25, 2012. 8:33 PM
That would be cool but I don't have very much experience with lasers.
wouternet says: Dec 25, 2012. 10:35 AM
You need to be careful when playing around with cotton (Q-Tip) and (super) glue. The Cyanoacrylate could combust instantanously.
Polishing the brass casing is always cool too.
What kind casing are you using? Glorious 7.62x54R?
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 25, 2012. 8:32 PM
Its not super glue, its epoxy, and yes that is the shell
quadracer says: Dec 24, 2012. 6:26 PM
7.62-54r For the win
vince 09 says: Dec 24, 2012. 8:28 PM
that's the first thing i noticed too. one of my favorite cartage's
Aegian2424 says: Dec 24, 2012. 1:52 PM
I tried shooting it at screw from my AK-47 but it didn't work...
awesomecreations says: Dec 22, 2012. 2:26 AM
Cool idea, but isn't it a little difficult to turn because of the smooth brass shell?
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 22, 2012. 11:11 AM
Originally I was worried about that but I haven't had a lot of problems with that. I'm sure it could become an issue after a while, but usually the screws are hard for a couple seconds of twisting before they become loose and easy. I can almost always keep a firm grip on it long enough to turn it.
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 22, 2012. 11:15 AM
I was considering putting sugru around it, but I didn't want to ruin the authentic bullet feel.
awesomecreations says: Dec 22, 2012. 10:58 PM
Have you thought about making a fake hollow "bullet" to use as a cap so it looks better when not being used? Or perhaps painting the screwdriver brass or copper so it blends in and looks like a bullet?
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 23, 2012. 10:30 AM
A hollow bullet cap would be cool but I would lose it the first time I took it off, and it might not be easy to make it look realistic. If I wanted to make it look like a real unfired rifle round I would probably start over with a different shell and epoxy the drill bit sticking out farther. I would paint the bit before I epoxied it and try and find a bit that fit tighter inside the shell. The round used in this instructable is from a Mosen Nagant
awesomecreations says: Dec 23, 2012. 11:48 PM
I still want to get some .50 Cal bullets or even shells so that you can pull the "bullet" side off and reveal a kickass USB flash drive.
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 24, 2012. 11:41 AM
that would be cool, or place the neck of an interchangeable screwdriver inside and have an interchangeable bullet shell screw driver.
awesomecreations says: Dec 24, 2012. 12:45 PM
You should give that a try!
newb says: Dec 21, 2012. 7:11 PM
I don't think that adding support to it would be all that needed since it seems like your grip on the casing would give out before the epoxy would. If you're worried about it that much I would use Jb weld since in my experience it's always held up better than epoxies.
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 21, 2012. 7:48 PM
I think he means like for applying downward force that way it doesn't go back into the shell when you push down on the tip. Do they sell JB weld in stores?
theslingshotkid (author) says: Dec 21, 2012. 7:52 PM
I was going to apply sugru for the handle, but I didn't want to ruin the authentic rifle round theme.
Mythbuster Kid says: Dec 19, 2012. 6:08 PM
Super awsome! I am going to make one as soon as possible.
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