Instructables: exploring - play - air - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 18:55:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 Nerf Gun Mods http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Gun-Mods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/3BIY/GKLJ1R7A/FO03BIYGKLJ1R7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/3BIY/GKLJ1R7A/FO03BIYGKLJ1R7A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/3BIY/GKLJ1R7A/FO03BIYGKLJ1R7A.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Nerf guns are awesome and often the weapon of choice for office warfare, though there's no reason to settle for a stock gun out of the box. You owe it to yourself and your team to modify and improve your Nerf gun so it can be all it can be!   "Nerf Gun Mods" gives you the complete step-by-step instr...
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Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:06:36 PST
Launch supersonic spuds with a PVC Air Cannon! http://www.instructables.com/id/Launch-supersonic-spuds-with-a-PVC-Air-Cannon/
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:42:19 PST
Nerf Maverick Air Restrictor, Barrel Lock Removal http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Maverick-Air-Restrictor-Barrel-Lock-Removal/
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:51:03 PDT
Febreze Bomb http://www.instructables.com/id/Febreze-Bomb/
Febreze Bomb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/XT90/GZXW8DBR/FDCXT90GZXW8DBR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/XT90/GZXW8DBR/FDCXT90GZXW8DBR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/XT90/GZXW8DBR/FDCXT90GZXW8DBR.SMALL.jpg boston09 Okay, so my roommate and I have had a long running feud with the guys in the dorm down the hall from us. It started out as a simple ding-dong ditch prank, but has since escalated to saran wrapped door entrances and christmas present wrapping EVERYTHING in a room. Now its time to go to a new level o...
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Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:52:52 PDT
High Pressure Metal-Slug Cannon http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Pressure-Metal-Slug-Potato-Cannon/
High Pressure Metal-Slug Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/ZD54/GFRWP76O/FR8ZD54GFRWP76O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/ZD54/GFRWP76O/FR8ZD54GFRWP76O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/ZD54/GFRWP76O/FR8ZD54GFRWP76O.SMALL.jpg QuackMasterDan Feel like breaking something? A fence, a TV, a car-door, or simply disintegrating a potato flying 200 feet per second? All this is possible with your own high-pressure copper slug cannon. There are plenty of PVC and ABS potato-gun guides on the internet, this guide aims to create somet...
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Sun, 7 Nov 2010 14:26:00 PST
The Omicron, an awesome paper plane! http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Omicron-an-awesome-paper-plane/
The Omicron, an awesome paper plane! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/MMIH/GSUT13YU/FX9MMIHGSUT13YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/MMIH/GSUT13YU/FX9MMIHGSUT13YU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/MMIH/GSUT13YU/FX9MMIHGSUT13YU.SMALL.jpg sholtob The Omicron is a plane invented by me and my friend Ben (http://www.youtube.com/TheXFoRZ) It is a lot like this plane http://www.zurqui.com/crinfocus/paper/air-bld1.html  but i think our version flies smoother and stalls less, it is also easier to make as there isn't the fiddly bit in the nose. All...
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Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:03:53 PDT
Nerf Eliminator Mod http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Eliminator-Mod/
Nerf Eliminator Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/UWLK/FYTCPTJS/FULUWLKFYTCPTJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/UWLK/FYTCPTJS/FULUWLKFYTCPTJS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/UWLK/FYTCPTJS/FULUWLKFYTCPTJS.SMALL.jpg dji435 This is an extremely easy modification on how to take the air restrictor out of a Nerf Eliminator gun.First instructable, please rate, all criticism accepted Tools needed For this project you will need:1. A hammer2. A small screw diver3. Exacto/Sammy knife (I don't really know the name)BE CAREFUL...
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Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:39:09 PDT
Easy PVC Pistons + Simple Airgun http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-PVC-Pistons-Simple-Airgun/
Easy PVC Pistons + Simple Airgun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/SCWN/GNCXNBNJ/FQDSCWNGNCXNBNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/SCWN/GNCXNBNJ/FQDSCWNGNCXNBNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/SCWN/GNCXNBNJ/FQDSCWNGNCXNBNJ.SMALL.jpg fozzy13 Pistons are useful for many things in today's world.  For example, internal combustion engines that run our cars use pistons.  Pistons can also be used for hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and other devices of all shapes and sizes.  The possibile uses for pistons is endless.  However, it is very diffi...
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Sat, 9 Jul 2011 07:15:16 PDT
Life Size Air Hockey. The Hover Puck http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Size-Air-Hockey-The-Hover-Puck/
Life Size Air Hockey. The Hover Puck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/04CC/GPBDHHD5/F2G04CCGPBDHHD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/04CC/GPBDHHD5/F2G04CCGPBDHHD5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/04CC/GPBDHHD5/F2G04CCGPBDHHD5.SMALL.jpg thatskindacool In this instructable I will be showing you how to make a Hovering hockey puck! Although the process of making this toy requires a lot of testing (finding a light enough casing, finding a strong enough fan etc.) it is very simple, cheap and easy to make :] This toy is great for kids of all ages. The...
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Sun, 3 Jul 2011 15:14:22 PDT
How to Play Air Guitar http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Play-Air-Guitar/
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Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:33:16 PDT
Air Cooled Paintball Mask http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Cooled-Paintball-Mask/
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Sat, 6 Mar 2010 22:16:41 PST
Easy to build, easy to use, water bottle launcher! http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-build%2c-easy-to-use%2c-water-bottle-launcher!/
Easy to build, easy to use, water bottle launcher! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3Q/YM73/9VEEP27VBJA/F3QYM739VEEP27VBJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3Q/YM73/9VEEP27VBJA/F3QYM739VEEP27VBJA.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3Q/YM73/9VEEP27VBJA/F3QYM739VEEP27VBJA.SMALL.jpg bpwagner Here it is... a simple water bottle rocket launcher that you can build in an evening and play with the very next day. I first saw this design at the Tunnel Mill scout camp in southern Indiana. Kids will have a blast (no pun intended) launching water filled 20oz plastic bottles 50 ft or more into t...
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Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:18:43 PST
DIY Air Hockey Table http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Air-Hockey-Table-1/
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Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:30:58 PDT
Pirate Ship and Air Cannon Carnival Game http://www.instructables.com/id/Pirate-Ship-and-Air-Cannon-Carninval-Game/
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Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:43:04 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
Air Powered Potato Cannon http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Powered-Potato-Cannon/
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Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:20:02 PDT
Golf Ball Gun!!! How To Make One That Can Shoot 400+ yards! http://www.instructables.com/id/Golf-Ball-Gun!!!-How-To-Make-One-That-Can-Shoot-40/
Golf Ball Gun!!! How To Make One That Can Shoot 400+ yards! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCL/0ONC/F5Y3KXLX/FCL0ONCF5Y3KXLX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCL/0ONC/F5Y3KXLX/FCL0ONCF5Y3KXLX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCL/0ONC/F5Y3KXLX/FCL0ONCF5Y3KXLX.SMALL.jpg MrCrowley New, better instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/GolfballAntennaNerf-Cannon---Build-One-That-Shoo/ New, better video: http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=pkejntZlQC0 Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/PerformanceCannons This is my golfball gun, it features a 2" barrel sealing piston with 1.5...
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Sun, 2 Sep 2007 08:15:24 PDT
Nerf Gun Modifications. http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Gun-Modifications./
Nerf Gun Modifications. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0U/GDZB/HUDEP282803/F0UGDZBHUDEP282803.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0U/GDZB/HUDEP282803/F0UGDZBHUDEP282803.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0U/GDZB/HUDEP282803/F0UGDZBHUDEP282803.SMALL.jpg barnes Nerf guns are not just for kids any more. In this how-to, you will learn how to make home made darts, modfy your nerf gun, and convert a watergun to shoot nerf darts. Mod a few guns, call up the friends, and shoot each other like your 10 again! Making Darts This is the simple really. Materials ar...
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Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:23:13 PDT
Colossal Cannon: Building a behemoth piston-valved pneumatic http://www.instructables.com/id/Colossal-Cannon%3a-Building-a-behemoth-piston-valved/
Colossal Cannon: Building a behemoth piston-valved pneumatic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/NPYH/F5R8QQGH/FMJNPYHF5R8QQGH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/NPYH/F5R8QQGH/FMJNPYHF5R8QQGH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/NPYH/F5R8QQGH/FMJNPYHF5R8QQGH.SMALL.jpg DeusXMachina So you have a decent sized vacant lot of land (be it farm country, woods, tundra, ice shelf) and you think to yourself, "Hmm...I wonder just how far I can hurl stuff, maybe even into the next county." Or maybe you just like the idea of kinetic energies ten times that of a 50 cal bullet shot out of a...
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Sun, 9 Sep 2007 07:26:04 PDT