Flamethrower Gauntlet (VLPD)

**This instructable is meant purely for guiding purposes, therefore the
end product you create is yours, and has no legal ties to me. Please be careful.**

I'm a starving tinkerer with a lot of ideas, and would like to share
some of them with this VERY impressive community. Please be kind,
this is my first instructable!!

My intention is to show you the basic components of this device
to create your own unique version of it.

I originally built the first version of this simply to have a squirt gun
mounted on the palm of my hand. It was powered by a c02 paintball
tank and had a serious amount of power, but was very awkward to use.

This new "base" version is a stand alone unit mounted on the forearm,
and can be operated with one hand. (after activating the safety)

I plan to create a few related instructables showing possible add-ons for
this device, including auxiliary tanks that can either be worn on the bicep,
or on the back.

There are an infinite amount of possibilities available for this device. I've
included an example of such an upgrade here; my flame gauntlet upgrade.

=)

(This particular modification is not for destructive purposes, I was looking
for work as a prop creation artist a the time and wanted to create a dramatic working
prop for my job portfolio)

Step 1: TOOLS NEEDED

Heavy Gloves (protects the most important tools, YOUR HANDS. Working with power tools
and metal really puts your hands at risk, trust me, you'll regret not wearing them.)

Power Drill (Make sure you have a drill bit that can make a hole big enough for
your machine screws, and is strong enough to drill through aluminum)

Plumber's Tape (also called teflon tape, it is white and can be found in the plumbing aisle)

Crescent Wrench (having two is always a good idea, it makes tightening much more effective)

Pliers (Helps with tightening, and bending aluminum)

Shears or Scissors (To cut the quick ties, and the inner lining material for the gauntlet. If you choose to use kevlar, you will need VERY sharp scissors or shears.)

Sharpie marker (to make marks and leave yourself directions)

Conduit Bender (For bending aluminum flat bar. Not essential, but it's very tough work without it.)

Duct Tape (helps when you don't have an extra set of hands, or want to reinforce something)

Quick Ties (Easily and quickly holds components in place, you can also use Pipe Clamps.
I decided to use both to add extra strength and that heavy industrial look)

Comments

[nerd12]

By the way are you indian?

[InsaneWrath]

as it turns oout playing with this project in public can b dangerous by the words of a police officer thats bs should have burned him

[DannytheGreat]

are denatured alcohol and rubbing alcohol the same?

[lug big lug]

If you use the liquid pressurized (which is really hard to do in the first place) it would lose pressurazation really quickly because the thing that is pressurizing it is leaving it instead of just expanding. Also the Co2 prevents the tank from exploding when you are running low and just fumes are escaping it. if you were to use regular pressurized air then the fumes would have oxygen which supports combustion and the flame would travel down the tubes into the tank where it would explode. Also Co2 tanks are easily found so they make a really good pre-pressurized source of air. Alchohol wouldnt burn very well and you would have trouble keeping it lit so i would suddgest using a light petrolium distilate such as lighter fluid, gasoline, acetone, etc which burn very fast and have a low combustion tempurature so they stay lit even when being squirted out if a homemade flamethrower.
P.S. sorry about my spelling

[DannytheGreat]

that didnt answer my question, but i forgive you on the spelling

[lug big lug]

i think rubbing alcohol is a generic term but denatured alcohol is more specific, like rubbing alcohol could possibly be denatured alcohol, or it could be made of some other kind... but i was answering another question that you asked, but i put it on the wrong comment... it was "why do use co2 to pressurize it instead of just putting in 150psi of alcohol or something like that" Also i came up with the idea of using spring loaded pistons full of fluid so there is no major pressurization needed, it also allows for quick reload

[dafettman1919]

how much did all this cost?

[DannytheGreat]

im not sure but a good estimate would be $100

[DannytheGreat]

what part of the hose did you epoxy?

[DannytheGreat]

why do use co2 to pressurize it instead of just putting in 150psi of alcohol or something like that

[DannytheGreat]

badassery is going down once you make that exoskeleton

[Kyrc00]

It's a passable example although there are several design flaws preventing anything above mere "Ooo ooo ooo, look what I made" status in regards to this particular project. I assume you have improved upon the idea.

[Kyrc00]

How about sizes for everything you use. Might be useful.

[Codynater]

Dear TitaniumAvenger,
I would love to make this but i dont really have the time. I aslo tried going to your website: WWW.AEGISAVENGER.COM, but it wouldnt take me there and i couldnt find it. Also, how much much did all this cost?? PLease get back as soon as possible nad if you could answer my Questions, please send an email to: [e-mail].
Thanks,
Cody Doke

[AegisAvenger]

Hi there, the website and I are currently in a transition period!! (I just moved to Asia!!)

The new domain name is www.TheAegisAvenger.com and the sister site is AegisTechWorks.com

I plan to re-vamp and create new inventory in the near future, but first I have to get settled!!

[mettaurlover]

Where does one *get* a sprinkler valve? The hardware store I go to didn't seem to have them...

[El Chucko Norris]

This is super ultra-sweetastic

[lonewolfkliq]

This would be brutal for a Jango Fett costume.

Nicely done.

[AegisAvenger]

 Funny you say that! I'm currently building a Custom Boba Fett helm for a soldier over in the Middle East right now. He wants me to put his unit patch on it too, SO cool. =)

[El Chucko Norris]

HOLY CRAP!!! That man has good taste in armor

[lonewolfkliq]

Ugh, that is incredibly cool.

You pretty much rock!

[mettaurlover]

I intend to make two of these and hook them up to air compressors on my back. That pretty much says "do NOT piss me off or you WILL be set on fire"

[wilsonater]

 this is a really nice instructable, and the 3rd gen one in the picture looks amazing, like something off men in black. Also the video on step 6, am i right in thinking you have The Fall playing as the background music? Pretty cool man!

[AegisAvenger]

Well thanks! And yes, it is the Fall!!

I'm slowly stepping it up for a new version. Plus hopefully integrating (the water version) into a video for my exo-suit on my website.

I'll be sure to leave a link on here when that happens!

[akinich]

hey
nice instructables
i have a question
how do u ignite the liquid in the tank???
akinich

[AegisAvenger]

Thanks!

There is no air inside the tank.

The liquid is ignited 2.5 inches away from the nozzle, as the liquid is leaving it. I modified a scripto jet lighter for the pilot.

P.S. I used denatured alcohol. ANYTHING other than that WILL melt through plastic, or cause accidental ignition through fumes coming off the liquid. In short, you could die.

Be smart!

[akinich]

hey thanks for the reply
will petroleum work with this?

[AegisAvenger]

Definitely would not recommend it.

[ghostrider2]

i found an instructable for the HUD somebody was asking about down the page.  it utilizes a dissasembled webcam and a pair of video glasses.  seems like a good idea.

[cdousley]

is there any way the flame could come back and blow up the tank?

[AegisAvenger]

I was using denatured alcohol and C02 for my personal upgraded VLPD. Alcohol by itself will not combust that way, especially in such a small quantity. To take it further and be even safer on that matter, I decided to use C02 to pressurize the tank. No air, no fire!!

[cdousley]

good i saw some flametroweres that were dangereas

[cdousley]

cool project

[AegisAvenger]

Thanks!!

[ghostrider2]

do you have any plans to post the instructions on the armor?  im trying to design something similar, using pressure sensors to activate the motors in the joints, and i think my designs might help you.

[ghostrider2]

i have some ideas that could help with the armor mechanics.  message me if you need help.

[coffinzm]

Would love to see a video!

[EmperorZombie]

 AAWWEESSOOMMEE!!!
pardon my slack jawed amazement, but that is awesome!

[Cycrolus]

Nice! I'd love to see this in action. U have a youtube vid?

[AegisAvenger]

Hi Cycrolus, I do have a youtube vid! Unfortunately it's old and pretty low quality. I embedded it on STEP 6 in this instructable. I may build another version and do a clear video in the future, but not today!! Actually, the Gauntlet you see in this instructable is part of my exoskeleton I'm building now, so maybe I'll put up a video of that instead!