Category Archives: weapons

Another nice cross country ski to a recurve bow build

Posted on July 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

Nice and “simple” build for converting some ski’s into a bow.  This build is pretty simple compared to others, and doesn’t require allot of workmanship to make.  Heck if I see some ski’s on the side of the road I … Continue reading →

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Hydrophilic pump for pepper spray remote

Posted on July 22, 2016 by robertwilkie

Too funny, basically the author turns  a medical tube and scringes into a pump to push a pepper spray remotely. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Protect-Your-Home-From-the-Russian-Mafia/

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Make a simple slingshot with a balloon and a plastic bottle

Posted on July 18, 2016 by robertwilkie

Neat idea, take the top of a bottle for the holder, and a balloon over the twist bit to use as a the sling. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Strong-Slingshot-Hacks-for-Re/

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Building a mouse trap gun

Posted on June 17, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is why I wonder what all the freakout is with 3D printed guns which could take a week or more to make.  Here…a trip to Home Depot and an hour you are good to go.  Oh keep in mind … Continue reading →

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Things to make from syringes

Posted on April 1, 2016 by robertwilkie

I like option 2, a dart gun. http://lifehacker.com/craft-a-diy-food-slicer-out-of-a-plastic-syringe-1768066411

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A ski bow

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Not much on directions on how to make the bow.  But the pictures are interesting.  He uses paracord, brackets on the ends to hold it in, and golfballs in the middle for bolting it together and giving more bend.  I … Continue reading →

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Hey, this is an interesting business for 3D printing

Posted on March 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Modifying nerf guns…never thought of that one.  Apparently business is good too. http://makezine.com/2016/03/02/how-modding-nerf-blasters-became-3d-printing-business/

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Weaponizing a nerf gun

Posted on February 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

This is interesting, the author basically puts blades (scalpels) into the nerf darts and shoots.  Pretty potent. http://toyland.gizmodo.com/you-probably-shouldnt-weaponize-a-nerf-blaster-with-sca-1761054757

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A sheet metal pistol

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author attempted to build a pistol from sheet metal and other parts found at Home Depot.  Crazy thing is it almost works. http://hackaday.com/2016/02/17/building-a-sheet-metal-pistol/

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Interesting 3D printed crossbow

Posted on February 19, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  I don’t think it has alot of strength in it but its still an interesting build. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Flipper-Crossbow/

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