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Professional Blowgun and Dart - Pierce 1/2" Plywood **Video** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Mouthpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Dart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Step 1: Materials
~10' Electrical Conduit ($1.99 at hardware store)
~ Plastic Film Canister
~ Candle
~ Wire Coat Hanger
~ Duct Tape
~ Something to cut metal
~ Grinder/Sand paper
How to Make a Blowgun
Step 3: Mouthpiece
Now, a mouthpiece is needed. I chose a plastic film canister because they're recommended and I had one within arm's reach. You can also use crutch tips, pill bottles, or
suction cups. To turn a film can into a mouthpiece, cut a 1/4" hole in the center of the bottom of the canister. Hold it an inch or so over a flame until the entire bottom is
evenly shiny. Now, push the canister over the electrical conduit slowly; the hot plastic will expand around the conduit. Make sure that the hole stays centered as you slide
the can on, and then allow it a few seconds to cool. Slide the can back, and at the end of the conduit, wrap about 2' of electrical tape or (1/2 width) duct tape. This will
prevent the canister from sliding off the end. Now, slide the canister to the stop, and make another stopper on the other side. The result is a firmly attached,
thermoformed, air-tight mouthpiece!
Making a Blowgun
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Step 4: Dart
Now you need something to shoot. Wooden or bamboo darts are fine, but because of their low density and mass they cannot fly as far as steel nor penetrate as deep.
So, I recommend that from an all-wire coat hanger, you cut out the middle straight section which is about 15" long to use as a dart. Then, make a cone (perhaps a neater
one than is pictured!) out of duct tape which fits around the dart. Place the cone into the conduit, and mark with a Sharpie where it meets. Cut at or just beyond this line to
make a properly sized cone. Slide this on, and affix with a generous amount of duct tape (as is shown in the photo). This cone will both catch the air which propels the
dart, and stabilize the dart during flight. On a grinder, or with sandpaper/file, grind the tip of the dart to a sharp point.
How to Make a Blowgun
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Step 5: Shooting
Time for some fun! Insert the dart through the mouthpiece and into the blowgun barrel. The cone should fit snug enough that the dart won't move without your breath, but
loose enough that it can fall forwards if the blowgun is tapped on the floor vertically. Simply bring the mouth piece to your mouth, take a large breath, and try to let it
explode into the barrel - continue exhaling until the dart has entirely cleared the barrel. Don't worry about accuracy until you've gotten that part down. When it's time to
aim, simply point the blowgun at your target and blow. Since it is aligned in the center of your face, aiming couldn't be any easier. All that must be learned is how the
vertical angle at which the blowgun is held changes as distance to different targets changes (since projectile path is parabolic, you will need to aim higher for further
shots). After this several-sentence crash course, teaching yourself should be no problem. Enjoy :)
Please rate or comment :)
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Comments
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matt_and_nick says:
i have a 4 foor cedar walking stick that would be perfect for this.
ilpug says:
in the last picture it looks like you shot it into a piece of redwood, not plywood. redwood is very soft. nice design however.
xanxor says:
9w2xyz says:
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eyepodd says:
aplauche says:
Kryptonite says:
rrrmanion says:
well if South American Indians had paper impregnated with PVC, i'm sure they would use it too.
Kryptonite says:
Anhan12 says:
Kryptonite says:
mondee07 says:
yangus says:
thenoogler says:
You never menrioned that you don't inhale while the gun is loaded...;)
blowgunking says:
cant the pipe be 28'' ?
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flanimal says:
cowdude says:
wat diameter
spenfisher12 says:
charmar says:
phonehome123 says:
rownhunt says:
bears0 says:
rownhunt says:
pump her up to 75 psi with your standard blowgun valve then hook it up
cowdude says:
weaponscollector94 says:
ElectronicsNub says:
i just got a four foot piece of 1/2 inch copper pipe and im gonna make it soon =)
WOOT
Rossmod says:
mortalmoon3 says:
hahaha sweeeet :) :{) i wiillll make 1 & kill a frog r sumin love frog killer
Arianovan says:
rownhunt says:
i had this problem just work on your darts and make them a perfect fit for your pipe !
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Redrogue says:
crayzclown1 says:
xlievenx says:
zzoe says:
outtokill says:
Redrogue says:
dr_toonie says:
Thats badass.
cool! says:
Great instructable. Please DONT use something like this with a fire extinguisher. Doors dont like being shot through.
mine is 3' and it put a dent in a metal computer case at 45 degree angle with a 9-1/2"dart
pineapplenewton says:
BlessedWrath says:
BlessedWrath says:
Found my own method, loosely based off of the paper cone method I had been using.
My current dart uses 2" finishing nails and a self-adhering folded cone, using your duct tape idea. The tip is strong enough to hold the nail's head in
place, but I affix the extra tape anyway for extra durability.
I am seeing double the results of the paper cone, and with the same length blowgun (about 2-3ft). It punches through the outer cover of a notebook
without difficulty.
Will try longer guns and better darts when able. I still think you should demonstrate the conemaking technique.
Thanks for the instructable. _
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BlessedWrath says:
remik7 says:
stringstretcher says:
Add a laser sight and calibrate for distance... like the archers do?
grevious says:
you could also heat up the mouth end and then curl it over to make it more comfortable
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