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You are about to embark on the creation of multi-use apparatus!
You can launch many types of things. From items around the house to projectiles from outdoor summer activities, you can find all sorts of things to whirl through the air! You could choose from food, clothing (such as socks), water balloons, or balls.
Primary Purpose
The toy that is described in this Instructable targets a specific audience – the young adventure boy warrior. (This toy could be for your son, brother, or friend. As you read this introduction, put yourself in his place.)
Using the battlefields of your imagination, you spread out your toy plastic soldiers across the house landscape. You hear the guns sound and the soldiers cry. The battle is fierce!
One thing is missing, though. You are in modern warfare. In modern warfare, there are paratroopers. One of the many ways that paratroopers can engage in your battle is by being carried by your skillful hand and dropped from the air. This, however, can prove inconvenient and precarious when tens to hundreds of army men dot the landscape. You might crush some of your men beneath your knee or foot!
One new weapon enters the scene and solves this situation. It is the Army Man Figurine Cannon. You can load one or more plastic army men into this device. With a bit of force, you (the boy) can fling your men through the air to remote portions of the battle field.
Secondary Purpose
Even if you are not a boy or you are not enthralled with army men and battle, this device may still be for you. Due to its simple construction and large mouth (opening), this device can shoot many things. For summer activities, outdoor enthusiasts could use water balloons. Pet owners may find this device helpful for flinging light balls for their dog to fetch.
Overall, this device can be used by many different people - both children and adults. For children or adults, this device stands up as a simple yet able flinger!
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-- Estimated build time: 2 hours. --
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Safety: When using this device, exercise great caution whenever flinging something at a person. If the object is hard (such as a ball), do not fling at a person or animal. Whether the object is soft or hard, it is recommended that people around the device wear eye protection.
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You can launch many types of things. From items around the house to projectiles from outdoor summer activities, you can find all sorts of things to whirl through the air! You could choose from food, clothing (such as socks), water balloons, or balls.
Primary Purpose
The toy that is described in this Instructable targets a specific audience – the young adventure boy warrior. (This toy could be for your son, brother, or friend. As you read this introduction, put yourself in his place.)
Using the battlefields of your imagination, you spread out your toy plastic soldiers across the house landscape. You hear the guns sound and the soldiers cry. The battle is fierce!
One thing is missing, though. You are in modern warfare. In modern warfare, there are paratroopers. One of the many ways that paratroopers can engage in your battle is by being carried by your skillful hand and dropped from the air. This, however, can prove inconvenient and precarious when tens to hundreds of army men dot the landscape. You might crush some of your men beneath your knee or foot!
One new weapon enters the scene and solves this situation. It is the Army Man Figurine Cannon. You can load one or more plastic army men into this device. With a bit of force, you (the boy) can fling your men through the air to remote portions of the battle field.
Secondary Purpose
Even if you are not a boy or you are not enthralled with army men and battle, this device may still be for you. Due to its simple construction and large mouth (opening), this device can shoot many things. For summer activities, outdoor enthusiasts could use water balloons. Pet owners may find this device helpful for flinging light balls for their dog to fetch.
Overall, this device can be used by many different people - both children and adults. For children or adults, this device stands up as a simple yet able flinger!
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-- Estimated build time: 2 hours. --
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Safety: When using this device, exercise great caution whenever flinging something at a person. If the object is hard (such as a ball), do not fling at a person or animal. Whether the object is soft or hard, it is recommended that people around the device wear eye protection.
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Signing UpStep 1Gather Needed Materials and Tools
You should gather all needed materials and tools before beginning to build this cannon.
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Following is a list of the materials used for this Instructable:
+ PVC pipe (Qty: 1)
- Length: Greater than 1 foot
- Diameter: 2 inches
+ Hose clamps (Qty: 2)
- Size: 2 inches
+ Rubber bands (Qty: 2-10)
- NOTE: Use an even number of rubber bands.
+ Pine wood plank (Qty: 1 plank or such that can be cut down to fit within the inside diameter of
the PVC pipe after it has been cut. See step 5.)
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Following is a list of the tools used for this Instructable:
+ Table saw with blade (Qty: 1)
+ Jigsaw with blade (Qty: 1)
+ Flat head screw driver (Qty: 1)
+ Pen or Sharpie (Qty: 1)
+ Ruler (Qty: 1)
+ Block of wood (for safety when using the table saw) (Qty: 1)
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Safety Warning: Exercise all necessary precautions when using the above materials and tools. Follow all safety procedures associated with any material or tool. Some of the basic guidelines are to wear adequate eye and ear protection (especially when using the saws). Keep your hands and other body parts away from saw blades at all times. Be sure to secure any loose clothing. Remove any jewelry before using the saws.
If you are a minor, be sure to have adult supervision before and during the use of the saws.
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Following is a list of the materials used for this Instructable:
+ PVC pipe (Qty: 1)
- Length: Greater than 1 foot
- Diameter: 2 inches
+ Hose clamps (Qty: 2)
- Size: 2 inches
+ Rubber bands (Qty: 2-10)
- NOTE: Use an even number of rubber bands.
+ Pine wood plank (Qty: 1 plank or such that can be cut down to fit within the inside diameter of
the PVC pipe after it has been cut. See step 5.)
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Following is a list of the tools used for this Instructable:
+ Table saw with blade (Qty: 1)
+ Jigsaw with blade (Qty: 1)
+ Flat head screw driver (Qty: 1)
+ Pen or Sharpie (Qty: 1)
+ Ruler (Qty: 1)
+ Block of wood (for safety when using the table saw) (Qty: 1)
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Safety Warning: Exercise all necessary precautions when using the above materials and tools. Follow all safety procedures associated with any material or tool. Some of the basic guidelines are to wear adequate eye and ear protection (especially when using the saws). Keep your hands and other body parts away from saw blades at all times. Be sure to secure any loose clothing. Remove any jewelry before using the saws.
If you are a minor, be sure to have adult supervision before and during the use of the saws.
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Aug 14, 2011. 4:40 PM#sleven56
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I kno this is a little late, but where did you get the thick rubber bands? And also, what about the triggering mechanism? Do you just use it like a slingshot?
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