Category Archives: weapons

OK not so sure this qualifies as a 3D printed gun

Posted on February 5, 2016 by robertwilkie

Article covers a guy that build a pistol, that basically has all the innards of a glock.  But the exterior is 3D printed design.  So the “shell” for the gun is 3D printed, but all the working parts are normal … Continue reading →

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OK I know what I want to build (snowball machine gun)

Posted on February 3, 2016 by robertwilkie

OK this is a little overkill, but OH I WANT ONE… http://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-homemade-snowball-machine-gun-shoots-snowballs-unb-1756569187    

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Another nice automatic sentry

Posted on January 28, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like it was based on open-sentry.  Its a nice build…I would have painted the wood black.  Pretty cheap build overall too. Airsoft Sentry Gun Keeps Your House Guarded

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Make your own Morning Star

Posted on January 27, 2016 by robertwilkie

Crazy build, but effective. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Medieval-Morning-Star-Chain-Mace-/

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How to make darts from stuff at the dollar store

Posted on January 25, 2016 by robertwilkie

Got some matchsticks, needles, thread, and a piece of paper?  You can make a simple dart. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Darts-made-Out-of-Matches/

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Use a bike wheel for a bow (actually more of a slingshot, but you get the point)

Posted on January 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

The author uses everything off an old bike wheel to make a pretty knifty box.  Note that the eye bolts are not from the bike.  If I total this up (assuming free wheel) its about $5 US to build. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bow-The-Amazing-Bike-Wheel-Bow/

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Interesting 3D printed trigger assembly for a crossbow

Posted on January 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  The trigger is pretty detailed and looks professional like when done.  Rest of the materials are stock PVC pipe and aluminum. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160108-diy-dudes-put-different-spin-on-3d-printed-weapons-with-full-sized-crossbow.html

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Build a shotgun from parts at Home Depot

Posted on January 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build.  Only thing that confuses me is how the part that “triggers” the bullet doesn’t fall back on the shooter. http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-12-Gauge-Shotgun/

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Keep people away with an automated paint ball sentry

Posted on December 31, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have seen these builds in the past.  This is nice one if you are into paintball (you could put it in a defensive spot).  It uses an arduino for the motor control and a webcam to target/detect movement.  There … Continue reading →

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So how much paper to stop a 50 cal bullet

Posted on November 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

7 ream apparently, which is about 3500 sheets.  So if you are building a bunker, and have lots of paper available, double up on the stacks of paper crates you you will be OK…well til it rains. http://sploid.gizmodo.com/how-much-paper-does-it-take-to-stop-a-50-cal-machine-gu-1744183162

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