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K-TON Palm Flamethrower

This is a new version of a wrist mounted flamethrower I made this summer. It is similar some others flamethrower seen on youtube but they all seem to have complex electrical systems. I wanted to do something much more simple. The gas flow control is entirely mechanical. The only electrical component is the ignition system powered with a single AA battery.

Enjoy!

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Apr 23, 2012. 9:20 PMgeekzerone says:

I recently made a basic stick mounted flame thrower to use to light a bonfire I was put in charge of. I had three days to design and make it, and it went off without a hitch. I now have until July to try to make one of these to top what I did at the bonfire. Between now and then is another bonfire where I will have a better designed flamethrower, but I want to have a couple of wrist mounted ones to be to surprise everyone with a burst of flames from my hands to use to light the fire. Is there any chance you can help me out with a design for a wrist mounted like this? My main issue with designs so far come in with nozzles and fuel control. I'm asking around for help. Any thing you can to help would be much appreciated.

Apr 13, 2012. 11:14 PMchemistrywiz says:

could u please post the instructions on here or post them on a website of another

Apr 10, 2012. 10:22 AMThe Cartographer says:

That is so cool.
You should make a device for the other hand that focuses on shooting fuel, so you could use your right for distance and aiming and the left to ignite it.

Mar 26, 2012. 6:19 PMDiyAllDay says:

How did you regulate the butane flow if its a valve whats it called? And also how do you keep the butane from condensing inside the tubes?

Mar 19, 2012. 6:42 PM39otto says:

Could you please post the blue prints or any kind of instructions, please.
Also its perfectly legal

Mar 14, 2012. 12:29 AMShiva Shastry says:

how did you make the ignition system ?

Mar 12, 2012. 4:48 PMwillshubert says:

hey i'm in the process of drawing blueprints for my own device and i wanted to also do a purely mechanical device, do you think you can email me on how the valve system works to regulate the gas i would really appreciate it.
thank you
Shubertwill@gmail.com

Mar 11, 2012. 12:52 PMdczupik says:

Hey, i was wondering if you could tell me how to make a valve for a mini butane canister. im modifying a toy gun i have to be a flamethrower. i already have an idea for the ignition source, but im lost on how to actually release the gas strong enough to make a decent sized flame, your help would very appreciated,

Feb 28, 2012. 5:31 PMPyromania664 says:

PLEASE DUDE SELL SOME

Feb 28, 2012. 7:50 AMpyromanic says:

tell us where to buy it I need it

Jun 11, 2011. 2:33 PMadam97nguyen says:

I think the best part about the entire system is that it doesn't look all mechanic and iron man that takes months of time to produce bravo great job

If you wouldn't mind I ask how much money would it cost to produce this system and how long

Jun 16, 2011. 9:18 AMValencio (author) says:

Thanks!
Development Time: 1 month
Building (after the development): 2-3 hours
Cost: Definitely less than 60 bucks

Jan 25, 2012. 11:49 AMa7n7d7y7 says:

I love your device, where can i buy it?

Jun 19, 2011. 4:57 AMadam97nguyen says:

Thanks for the information I know that there are federal laws against this kind of thing so I'm pretty sure you won't be making a building instruction for a while and I am very interested in this cool gadget and would love to have one for the next fourth of July and was wondering if you could maybe on your own time possibly inbox the instruct able to me I would really appreciate it

Thanks

Jan 19, 2012. 10:36 PMkewlbanana says:

Destruction increased to 26!

Jan 15, 2012. 10:41 PMmettaurlover says:

Only thing I'm wondering about is how to do the mechanical cutoff...

Dec 12, 2011. 7:44 PM

Matrix-technician says:

Very cool! I'd be happy to send you a badge and feature an ible if you could get one up. :p

Dec 3, 2011. 4:28 PMarmor-guy says:

please! please! please! make an instructable so we can make are own!

p.s.or at least tell us were to buy them.

Dec 2, 2011. 2:03 PM

Adum24 says:

Hey quick question. Would you mind if i made my own and made an instructable? I wouldnt copy your design exactly, but at least try to make instructions others could follow, so they can make their own

Apr 14, 2011. 11:19 AM

mstyle183 says:

wow thats insane!! i want one

Apr 20, 2011. 5:28 AMValencio (author) says:

Thanks! I have been requested to sell them, I still don't know if I will, I don't even know if it is legal or if it can get through the customs.

Nov 22, 2011. 4:51 PMxonar says:

You can infact sell these legally. little known fact is that flamethrowers are not regulated by the federal government. And if there are no local prohibitions on them, they are perfectly legal.

Nov 18, 2011. 8:52 PMsporgo says:

What kind of valve are you using?

Aug 22, 2011. 3:26 AMSpyhunter223 says:

Just ship it in peices, if you can. I wouldnt mind buying one!

Nov 10, 2011. 3:06 AMasingh9 says:

when will you post the construction informatiom??

Nov 8, 2011. 12:39 PMjrbobdobb says:

1st, This is awesome and I need this for next years Burning Man.
2nd, the wrist control system, is it like the helium balloon fillers? it bends and opens or is it like an air compressor release, where it pulls a pin on a spring thingy?

Nov 1, 2011. 10:31 PMncowley says:

how does the gas out put system wrist control work?

Sep 26, 2011. 7:31 PMdczupik says:

im pretty sure this is legal, flame throwers are still legal because i guess its the only thing we have to fight against... BEES! yeah, thats why they havent been out lawed i guess, but id check your local laws to be sure

Oct 27, 2011. 5:45 PMlug big lug says:

oh ya

Aug 28, 2011. 3:38 PMfire_head says:

Pleaaaaassseee....... specifically, what kind of ignitor did you use? where did you get it?

Apr 21, 2011. 10:37 PMBuildIt6000 says:

how did the ignition circuit work?

May 4, 2011. 10:57 AMValencio (author) says:

It's a modified BBQ igniter. The next model will have a Taser-like ignition system, I am currently working on it.

Aug 1, 2011. 10:42 PMBuildIt6000 says:

Thanks. Just wondered how much power does the BBQ igniter circuit require to generate a spark?

Jul 10, 2011. 4:41 AMantoman11 says:

This is great, although I think people who would need instructions to build it after seeing this video should NOT be building it. No offence, just don't want anyone hurt.

Jun 28, 2011. 7:56 PMDannytheGreat says:

put instructions

Jun 27, 2011. 4:36 PM

lookwhatjoeysmaking says:

AMAZING THATS TOTALY COOL

May 23, 2011. 1:40 PMdedson1 says:

sooo, when are we going to get an build on this wonderful device?

May 15, 2011. 6:48 AMurtlesquirt says:

Good job Prince Zuko.

May 13, 2011. 8:07 PMmrbigb2500 says:

Yes. There are currently no federal laws governing or restricting the ownership of flame-throwing devices. Some states have laws restricting possession of flamethrowers, with violations only considered to be misdemeanors, but 40 states have absolutely no laws whatsoever concerning flamethrowers. Only in America would a device capable of launching rivers of fire at people be less regulated than marijuana.

Read more: 7 Items You Won't Believe Are Actually Legal | Cracked.com http://www.cracked.com/article_17016_7-items-you-wont-believe-are-actually-legal.html#ixzz1MICCHdA2

Apr 14, 2011. 12:31 PM

The Ideanator says:

That is really cool, the Detroit Fire Guild would probably love to have a few of these if they don't already. I would love to build one of these, please post instructions!

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