model rocket engine launcher

launch those old model rocket engines laying around your room or garage with this fun and not so safe instructable!

tools:
glue gun
dremmel tool/jigg saw
kudos box
ruler
calculator (optional)

supplies:
tube
rocket engines
plug (for tube)
Launch button(included when you buy a rocket kit.)

Step 1 Get a tube!

The first one i made was a PBC pipe in my backyard, then aluminum piping, then a toy squirt gun. either one is a great option, just take either one and seal off one end! Then use a jigg or a dremmel tool to cut a SMALL hole at the base were the engine will stop so the starter can pop out and hook it up with the prongs on the launcher button thinga-ma-jig.

Comments

[cdousley]

i hate to be all 'be safe' but you should be careful with nothing to stabilize it unlike other safety people i know from experience

[Build4343]

PVC not PBC. i am making a pvc vinigar and baking soda rocket launcher. i will post instruactable anout it when done.

[Tombini]

I think you should include a design for a rocket with the launcher, this by itself is not realy a rocket launcher but rather a rocket motor launcher. And you might want to include something about safety, it is usualy very important.

[pyroten]

YAY ESTES

[dudeman176]

Does it have much recoil?

[dontwealllovebuda92]

nice man needs a cleaner look but cool idea

[fit2fly]

This is sickkkkkkkk! I am so doing this! Thanksssssss!

[fusionstar916]

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[instructa-fan]

WTF would I need cannon fuse for?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[Broom]

fusionstar916 is a spammer. He puts an ad up for his site (hotpyro, crazypyro, or hotcrazypenisenvy) on every pyro-related instructable.

Hit "flag" on his comments, and let's get him removed.

[PyroManiac96]

im with ya lets take down these self-promoting advertisers set on destroying the point of reading comments to get half way through and realize its another advertisement instead of helpful advice FLAG HIM RIGHT BACK TO WHERE EVER THEY SEND THOSE _______ ______. (you can fill in the blanks yourself)

[Cartuner55]

yay he's gone

[steven123654]

good idea but my first rocket launcherwas nicer sorry not realy impressed

[instructa-fan]

yeah... my first one was all out of metal and was intended to be like a bazooka ... (>------ ... but you would lose the side of your face due to exhaust fumes/ blast...

[Stev0lution]

If the US Military see this they will surely pay millions.

[instructa-fan]

if only my friend...if only...

[James (pseudo-geek)]

haha

[instructa-fan]

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[pyro13]

dude, ur gun rocks, but could you please email me more about why there is a hole in the side and how i can ignite it?

[stranoster]

Awesome! I'm going to try making one of these ASAP!

[Stevolution]

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[Vendigroth]

just because it doesn't have the cheap and sleazy looks of an M-16 doesn't mean it's crap. I actually quite like the bronze-y spray paint finish.

[Stevolution]

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[listentomewhine]

rolling aluminium foil ( the kind used for wrapping food) around a tubular object and reinforcing its layers with glue can give u the desired length and diameter of the launching tube ;) ....when properly done the results are nothing less than absolutely what u wanted.

[Vendigroth]

a simple challenge: Do Better With Similar Materials. Then you'll be in a position to judge it.

[jeffreyf]

Stevolution has been banned.

[instructa-fan]

SSWWEEEETT!!

[instructa-fan]

its good to meet people with sarcasm like mine cuz I just LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!that was sarcasm!

[snakeblack8]

nice duck tape thing i wood just get a coper pipe and cover one end half way then shove the engine into the other end.

[mega_swordman]

From what I have seen, thisis essencially a spud gun. Could you please explain again how the engine is ignited for it is a little unclear.