The World's Loudest Party Popper - The Most Portable Film Cannister Cannon

Step 3 Firing.

Add a few drops of methanol to the cannister.

Really, just a few drops. Five or six is plenty.

Put the lid on, stand the cannister on a firm surface, and press the plunger once or twice.

With the original fuel-load, you may be able to get two, or even three separate shots, each as loud as the last.

Health and Safety

When it fires, he cannon is LOUD. If you are indoors, your ears will ring - you may choose to wear ear-defenders.

The lid comes off fast - keep your face clear, wear goggles and never, ever point it at anybody.

Be aware of the fire-hazard. Whatever fuel you choose to use, it will (by its very nature) be highly flammable. If you use methanol, remember that it burns with an almost-invisible flame. Check carefully that excess fuel is not burning before you put the cannon down.

Comments

[shipo1066]

simple and very effective and only took me about 5 mins to make. many thanx.

[pieplay]

Methanol can cause blindness, use ethanol instead.

[pavana]

If you plan to drink it, yes. If you get hit in the eye by the cannister lid the fuel you use makes little difference. Wear safety goggles!