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How to Make Ninja Darts for the Lighter Mini Cannon

video How to Make Ninja Darts for the Lighter Mini Cannon
Several months ago I published the Instructable, How to Make a Mini Cannon from a BBQ Lighter. The mini cannon was originally made to fire airsoft pellets, which it will do quite well. With some time now passed, I have decided it is time to revive the project with a upgrade in ammunition. The following video I think demonstrates quite nicely:


With nothing more than cotton swabs, glue and a length of music wire, some very effective darts can be created. They may be a little small for the 6mm barrel at first, but a little roughing up of the cotton with a fingernail is all that is required to make them expand to the barrel size. In about 5 minutes you can have dozens of darts ready to fly.

Remember never to shoot these at any living thing. These darts can easily do damage at more than 50 feet. The cardboard cutouts shown in the video make excellent targets!

Once again, here is a link showing how to make the mini cannon itself: How to Make a Mini Cannon from a BBQ Lighter

Have fun!
23 comments
Dec 22, 2011. 2:06 PMAron313 says:
Woooooo thats cool! Can it go through skin?
Jan 24, 2012. 9:16 AMpalombo5050 says:
Check out this mod. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBt30Dtf-iE
Jan 25, 2012. 3:10 PMAron313 says:
Is that just oxygen or is there still a alcohol in there?
Jan 26, 2012. 7:58 AMpalombo5050 says:
There is 91 percent alcohol in the chamber
Jan 26, 2012. 1:18 PMAron313 says:
ohh so did you put a good amount in there because he only use a small amount on a cotton swab?
Jan 27, 2012. 8:04 PMpalombo5050 says:
about 1 teaspoon. I can get about 50 shots. The spark ignites the fumes and oxygen then burns out. More fumes form. Add more oxygen. Keep on till all the fluid is gone.
Jan 24, 2012. 1:27 PMAron313 says:
That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! That was a good idea you had!!!
Dec 22, 2011. 3:42 PMAron313 says:
Haha i wont just wondering if it would.
Dec 27, 2011. 12:10 AMjonnyd55 says:
Hmmm this is seriously cool. I was going to enter a spring loaded suction gun, there is little point now as you will totally own me with this :) as a mod, could you keep both end of cotton on, dip one end in warm alco rub, other end acts as seal. The alco end is in chamber and warm alco will evaporate quickly. Replace the air each time by blowing into barrel. if it works it will save much time not having to unscrew end bolt :) jonny
Jan 24, 2012. 9:15 AMpalombo5050 says:
Check out this mod. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBt30Dtf-iE
Jan 24, 2012. 10:27 AMjonnyd55 says:
Nice....using oxygen, very cleaver......im looking forward to seeing what you develop this into.....electronic ignition?.......some method of making the ammo reload so its semi auto / bolt action........ keep up the good work. Jonny
Jan 1, 2012. 5:20 PMCatfishTom says:
Ya got my vote, but love the pyro vids! I actually do precribed fires/burns in the local wooded natural areas for a living, so me and fire is like white on rice! (But dont ever lose that respect for it or it will get you).
Jan 24, 2012. 9:15 AMpalombo5050 says:
Check out this mod. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBt30Dtf-iE
Jan 10, 2012. 11:18 AMpalombo5050 says:
Looks very similar to the one I made a couple of years ago. Mine is Combustion powered.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Wadd-Shooter-Spit-Ball-Cannon/
Jan 10, 2012. 1:35 PMpalombo5050 says:
I don't think it was stolen. I was making these when I was 15. I even made one out of a CO2 cartridge and used ether and pure oxygen as the fuel mixture. WHAT A BANG. I actually used an old bb gun barrel with bb's. I think at that point it became a "Fire Arm". Super powerful when you use the ether and oxygen combo. If you use the 91% and pure oxygen in your setup, you will get quite a bit more power. You can get the pure oxygen from Home Depot or Lowes. Red cylinders in the welding section. You should try it. Great video instructible.
Dec 22, 2011. 9:22 PMTheGeek1984 says:
Alright, how is it that I've not seen any of your 'ibles until now? They're amazing! I *love* the airsoft machine gun!
Dec 23, 2011. 1:54 AMTheGeek1984 says:
Done! :)

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