Instructables: exploring - - shoot - featured http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 18:05:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 Cork Shooter http://www.instructables.com/id/Cork-Shooter/
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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 18:05:06 PST
Pocket Cheerio Catapult http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Cheerio-Catapult/
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Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:43:14 PDT
Camo in a Can http://www.instructables.com/id/Camo-in-a-Can/
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Mon, 21 May 2012 13:41:29 PDT
Knex smg (instructions) http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Smg-3/
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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:02:33 PDT
Teach Engineering: Slingshot Rockets http://www.instructables.com/id/Teach-Engineering-Slingshot-Rockets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/81PD/H1ENC2VD/FMN81PDH1ENC2VD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/81PD/H1ENC2VD/FMN81PDH1ENC2VD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/81PD/H1ENC2VD/FMN81PDH1ENC2VD.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance Learning Objective: By constructing and testing a slingshot rocket, each student will experientially comprehend basic aerodynamic principles such as stability, drag, and lift. Redesigning the rocket after testing it offers students the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge to create a higher...
By: WYE_Lance

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Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:01:06 PST
Resurrect a Polaroid Land Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Resurrect-a-Polaroid-Land-Camera/
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Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:04:20 PDT
5-minute Boomrang http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-Boomrang/
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Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:13:31 PST
Launch It: Torsion Spring Catapult http://www.instructables.com/id/Launch-It%3a-Torsion-Spring-Catapult/
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Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:31:55 PDT
huge knex crossbow http://www.instructables.com/id/huge-knex-crossbow/
huge knex crossbow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FR7/GZRY/09WEWVV302P/FR7GZRY09WEWVV302P.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR7/GZRY/09WEWVV302P/FR7GZRY09WEWVV302P.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR7/GZRY/09WEWVV302P/FR7GZRY09WEWVV302P.SMALL.jpg Mepain this is the biggest crossbow made out of knex that ive seen on this whole site!!! what you will need other than the pieces in the pictures, you'll also need a 12-foot string- yes, you read right. 12 FEET!! bow 1. the four basic pieces you will build. 2. these are the left and right halves of t...
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Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:59:45 PST
Arduino controlled Silly String shooter http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-Silly-String-shooter/
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:38:53 PDT
Red Oak Pyramid Bow http://www.instructables.com/id/Red-Oak-Pyramid-Bow/
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Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:56:51 PDT
iSteadii 2.0 - Image Stabilizing Unit http://www.instructables.com/id/iSteadii-20-Image-Stabilizing-Unit/
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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:24:35 PDT
Aluminum Cracker Chucker http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Cracker-Chucker/
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Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:20:58 PDT
Steam Powered Potato Pistol 1.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-Powered-Potato-Pistol-10/
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Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:30:46 PST
X985 VIVISECTOR http://www.instructables.com/id/X985-VIVISECTOR/
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Tue, 2 Sep 2008 08:57:14 PDT
FPS arcade style gun http://www.instructables.com/id/FPS-arcade-style-gun/
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Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:58:30 PDT
25MM Pneumatic Sniper Rifle http://www.instructables.com/id/25MM-Pneumatic-Sniper-Rifle/
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Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:50:32 PDT
Nerf Gun Modifications. http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Gun-Modifications./
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Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:23:13 PDT
Office Booby trap http://www.instructables.com/id/Office-Booby-trap/
Office Booby trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7A/S2RE/F3H22RU2/F7AS2REF3H22RU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7A/S2RE/F3H22RU2/F7AS2REF3H22RU2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7A/S2RE/F3H22RU2/F7AS2REF3H22RU2.SMALL.jpg PocketSized This is a fun little Booby Trap that fires objects when a trip wire is pulled. It is made from a few simple items that can be found around the office or home. Needless to say, be careful what you fire at people. What you will need 3 Paper clips Bottle Top Rubber Band Pliers (Needle-nose) Ruler S...
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Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:03:06 PDT
Pencil Crossbow http://www.instructables.com/id/Pencil-Crossbow-1/
Pencil Crossbow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4L/MG62/F5KL9Q2E/F4LMG62F5KL9Q2E.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4L/MG62/F5KL9Q2E/F4LMG62F5KL9Q2E.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4L/MG62/F5KL9Q2E/F4LMG62F5KL9Q2E.SMALL.jpg marc92 This is my entry in the Instructables Launch It Contest. It is a simple and powerful pencil shooter/crossbow Safety Gear You WILL NEED safety equipment when building and using this device. When building this device you WILL NEED safety goggles when using the saw and the Exacto knife When firin...
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Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:49:14 PDT
High Speed Flash Photography http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Speed-Flash-Photography/
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