How to make a Soda Can Rocket

How to make a Soda Can Rocket
In this instructable I am going to teach how to make a rocket out of a soda can. It really simple to create and only takes a minute or two.
 
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Step 1Gather Your Materials

Gather Your Materials
For this quick project you need:
1 Empty Soda Can
1 Pair of Scissors
1 Fire Cracker
Lighter or Matches
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Sep 25, 2009. 12:27 PMturbogunz says:
god flamin damn it firecrackers are banned in the uk
Jan 12, 2011. 5:19 PMhg341 says:
have you read the wheel of time?you sound like mat...
Nov 29, 2009. 12:41 PMknexmastergunartist says:
use a small french banger that shuld work
Oct 20, 2009. 10:11 AMI died with my head in a washing machine says:
I know tons of people have said this but cool idea and excellent music
Aug 1, 2009. 2:01 AMKryptonite says:
Ahh can't wait till Summer when I can do this again! Sadly it doesn't work in the cold of winter.
Jul 24, 2009. 11:50 AMcololoman says:
my kids will love this! is there a way i can download the video
Jan 7, 2009. 8:27 PMKryptonite says:
If your twin brother is 13, then you're 13... you don't look it in the pictures. Oh well, I'm not judging, just being observational. Hey where would I be able to get the music any way? It's really good.
Jan 8, 2009. 1:56 AMKryptonite says:
oh ok. it's good music anyway! :D
Jul 26, 2007. 7:42 PMeshimo says:
zildjian rocks man! i use all zildjian symbols
Aug 31, 2007. 7:46 PMthemasterpyro says:
what symbols man? post an instruct about em.
Sep 8, 2007. 9:11 AMnoahh says:
He means "cymbals" for a drumset.
Sep 8, 2007. 11:01 AMthemasterpyro says:
oh do you know where i can find some symbols?the funny signs that mean stuff i meani have a slight obsession with all things like that espicaly old norce
Sep 8, 2007. 1:55 PMnoahh says:
for reference go to http://www.symbols.com/
(I dont know anything about them. I just googled it.)
Sep 8, 2007. 3:36 PMthemasterpyro says:
that one dosent work but thx anyway
Sep 8, 2007. 4:46 PMnoahh says:
really? It worked on my computer.
Nov 22, 2007. 9:10 AMHazardRush says:
like hyrogliphics? do you know that JRR tolkein had an obsession with symbols, laguages and creating languages too?
Jan 7, 2009. 8:15 PMKryptonite says:
Well, yeah he did make his own language... like a complete thing.
Sep 11, 2007. 3:48 PMthemasterpyro says:
not what i mean its for a book and modern symbols. im looking for ainchent symbols
Dec 9, 2008. 4:09 PMpyrorocker says:
dude can u get your brother to send me some of his songs? He rocks!!
Nov 9, 2008. 8:44 AMAfro On A Stick says:
I have Zildjian cymbals on my kit! w00t
Aug 15, 2008. 7:55 PMNoodle god says:
Dont have as fire cracker =(
Jul 6, 2008. 1:37 PMcodongolev says:
they make cymbals, right?
Jul 6, 2008. 6:18 PMcodongolev says:
YES! I rock!
Jul 6, 2008. 4:57 PMo WONDERBREAD o says:
i did this last night..way before i saw this but...it byfar is the best use with a firecracker...our's went about 60-70 feet in the air...no joke....very cool....
Jan 5, 2008. 8:12 PMhalomaster007 says:
i accidenally burnt myself :(
Apr 27, 2008. 12:04 PMsenga says:
nice music
Jul 6, 2008. 1:39 PMcodongolev says:
agreed.
Jun 7, 2008. 10:04 PMpyro PJ says:
Wow, bro. I figured out you don't even need to cut the can in half. Sweet project, though!! p.s. I hit a telephone wire!
May 30, 2008. 12:39 AMdano077 says:
yo that is a sick rocket thx bra
Mar 28, 2008. 11:29 AMcballer123 says:
i thing this rocket is a cool thing because i like fire
Jun 18, 2007. 9:10 PMBiotele says:
I like the music. He should post them.
Mar 28, 2008. 11:29 AMcballer123 says:
dont u thing this looks cool
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