Air Powered Rocket Launcher - How To Build

  • 6 years ago
How to make a rocket launcher that can shoot air powered rockets over 100 yards and costs less than $30.00 to make. \r
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Project inspired by: Several Boy Scout and Cub Scout projects where we made and launched paper air rockets. I have wanted my own rocket launcher for about 10 years and wanted to share how it is built so others can build their own.\r
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Part 2: How To Build 100 Yard Paper Rockets \r
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MATERIALS AND TOOLS - Visit our website for written instructions at \r
Launcher\r
4 - 1 PVC Pipe\r
24 - 1/2 PVC Pipe\r
PVC Glue and Primer\r
3 -1 PVC Sch 40 T\r
4 - 1 PVC Sch 40 Elbow\r
.453 Rim Hole Tire Valve-Auto parts store\r
3/4 Automatic sprinkler valve\r
3/4 threaded x 1/2 slip PVC Sch 40 adapter\r
1 slip x 3/4 threaded PVC Sch 40 adapter\r
Pvc pipe tape\r
Electrical tape\r
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Air Launch Controller\r
10 feet - 18 ga 2 strand wire\r
2 - 1 1/4 PVC Sch 40 Cap\r
12 - 1 1/4 PVC Sch 40 Pipe\r
1 - 9v Battery\r
1 - 9v Battery Clip\r
1 - Momentary switch\r
3 - Wire nuts for 18 gauge wire\r
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Tools\r
Pipe cutter\r
utility knife\r
9/16 Drill bit for Tire Valve \r
Drill bit to fit momentary switch\r
Tools to connect wires to switch\r
Hot Glue gun\r
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WARNING: These projects can be dangerous, posing risks of personal injury, or property damage, and in some cases, death. There may be the possibly other risks of which I am not fully aware. Use of video content and or website information is at your own risk.\r
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