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How to make a awsome match rocket

How to make a awsome match rocket
here I will show you how to make a great match rocket-this is my first instructable
 
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you will need
matches
sissors
clippers (I used games workshop clippers)
a lighter or match to light the rocket with
PVA glue
tin foil
some paper
a pencil
a bowl
a battery
your hands!
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27 comments
Apr 2, 2012. 7:54 PMmykiscool says:
The commenter below me is right. I would recommend using a chap-stick case, a small wooden dowel, or a pencil instead. If you must use the battery put electrical tape over the positive terminal.
Jun 10, 2010. 12:19 PMskelly7447 says:
if you touch both terminals of the battery to the foil, it will short out and heat up. It can overheat and explode!
Apr 12, 2009. 11:27 AMJupitane says:
This instructable makes match rockets so complicated... and dangerous. I think ill just stick to my match rockets
Apr 17, 2008. 2:24 PMROCKETMAN says:
This is an extreamly dangerous process because one of the matches could spark and ignite the contents in the bowl which will flash and burn almost instantly. The more material in the bowl the bigger the flash and the greater the chanch you WILL GET BURNED!!! If you attempt to do this please do it in a free standing structure at least ten feet away from any other structure. Also make sure they structure is made of fire resistant material(metal or concrete) also avoid having combustable material in or near the structure where you do this.
Dec 28, 2008. 6:16 PMchi chi chippy says:
just dont use strike anywhere and ull b fine! if it goes off its in a fire resistant bowl isn't it? ive had match powder go off all the time its not that big of a flash. lol but stay safe and use adult supervision
Jul 29, 2008. 4:45 PMmitchell931993 says:
how the hell would the matches spark?
Dec 8, 2008. 8:06 PMthe_mad_man says:
friction makes heat and that lights the matches
Dec 30, 2008. 5:44 PMmitchell931993 says:
friction isnt enough for a saftey match. he uses saftey matches in this.
Dec 28, 2008. 6:17 PMchi chi chippy says:
its not the heat its the spark. watch when u light a match it sparks.
Dec 8, 2008. 10:10 PMmitchell931993 says:
not enough friction in the process to produce that amount of heat. and matches can't "spark". a spark is from electricity. no electricity involved.
Dec 28, 2008. 6:17 PMchi chi chippy says:
its a chemical reaction with the side of the box and the match
Dec 9, 2008. 10:09 PMthe_mad_man says:
it happened to me. i was getting the stuff off by using sand paper... oh... that's probably why
Dec 30, 2008. 5:39 PMmitchell931993 says:
well would saftey matches work with this?
Apr 21, 2008. 5:50 PMtheosullis says:
OMG the battery would just blow the fridging thing up!
Jul 11, 2008. 3:17 AMi m legend says:
hey do u know how to make an explosive out of thinner of synthetic enamle th111.
May 23, 2008. 7:07 PMhahahahahahahaha says:
nice
Jan 7, 2008. 4:40 PMfreakboy says:
hey do you know how to make a rocket with out a fuse.
Jan 18, 2008. 4:26 AMflamiano says:
thats good
Dec 22, 2007. 5:43 PMpyro13 says:
I want to see a launching before i waste this may matches.
Dec 22, 2007. 9:21 AMkillerjackalope says:
this would have to be pretty amazing to justify that much effort, also with that much match powder there's probably a good chance of bursting the tin foil body... I do really like the idea of going completely overboard on these things though, over complicated extravagant things for a little giggle are amazing. It might be able to move a small toy car along now...
Dec 21, 2007. 4:57 PMGorillazMiko says:
looks like a lot of work..
Dec 21, 2007. 4:47 PMPetervG says:
That would take so long to make for just one launch!

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