Backyard Ballistics
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Backyard Ballistics
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Author : William Gurstelle
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2001-06
Backyard Ballistics written by William Gurstelle and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-06 with Science categories.
Dude Crafts
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Author : Mike Warren
language : en
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Release Date : 2018-10-02
Dude Crafts written by Mike Warren and has been published by Voyageur Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-02 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Dude Crafts is loaded with more than 50 slightly twisted, but somehow useful, projects that will keep crafty men out of trouble (or, sometimes, in it). Whether making life easier with ingenious hacks or providing self-amusement, the 50 projects presented in Dude Crafts are sure to get any guy's creative wheels turning. These DIY projects will get you on the path to developing your own creations, and impressing your friends. You'll learn how to: Craft an iPad cover from an old book Build a metal forge out of a busted microwave Cook a meal in the dishwasher Re-purpose an electric saw into a cocktail blender Fashion a Swiss army knife for your keys Outfit an unsuspecting co-worker’s office chair with an air horn Each project is accompanied by a parts list and step-by-step photo instructions to get you building; often by hacking subpar stock goods or upcycling discarded objects into functional works of art and conversation pieces. No matter how off-kilter the project may appear on the surface, it's sure to payoff as a useful tool, an art piece, the punch line to a practical joke or, best of all, a combination of all three. Whatever the motive—to solve a problem, to play a joke, or for self-entertainment—Dude Crafts will get dudes off the sofa and into the workshop!
Absinthe Flamethrowers
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Author : William Gurstelle
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2009
Absinthe Flamethrowers written by William Gurstelle and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Science categories.
A Selection of the Scientific American Book Club Want to add more excitement to your life? This daring combination of science, history, and DIY projects will show you how. Written for smart risk takers, it explores why danger is good for you and details the art of living dangerously. Risk takers are more successful, more interesting individuals who lead more fulfilling lives. Unlike watching an action movie or playing a video game, real-life experience changes a person, and Gurstelle will help you discover the true thrill of making black powder along with dozens of other edgy activities. All of the projects—from throwing knives, drinking absinthe, and eating fugu to cracking a bull whip, learning bartitsu, and building a flamethrower—have short learning curves, are hands-on and affordable, and demonstrate true but reasonable risk. With a strong emphasis on safety, each potentially life-altering project includes step-by-step directions, photographs, and illustrations along with troubleshooting tips from experts in the field.
Defending Your Castle
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2014-06-01
Defending Your Castle written by and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-01 with Science categories.
A man’s home is his castle, or so the saying goes, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Backyard Ballistics author William Gurstelle poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows them how to build an arsenal of ancient artillery and fortifications aimed at withstanding these invading hordes. Each chapter introduces a new bad actor in the history of warfare, details his conquests, and features weapons and fortifications to defend against him and his minions. Clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build a dozen projects, including “Da Vinci’s Catapult,” “Carpini’s Crossbow,” a “Crusader-Proof Moat,” “Alexander’s Tortoise,” and the “Cheval-de-frise.” With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind many of the projects, and shows where to buy the materials. By the time they’ve reached the last page, at-home defenders everywhere will have succeeded in creating a fully fortified home.
Whoosh Boom Splat
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Author : William Gurstelle
language : en
Publisher: Potter Style
Release Date : 2010-04-14
Whoosh Boom Splat written by William Gurstelle and has been published by Potter Style this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-14 with Reference categories.
These are the homemade machines that you’ve dreamed of building, from the high-voltage Night Lighter 36 spud gun to the Jam Jar Jet, the Marshmallow Shooter, and the Yagua Blowgun. Including detailed diagrams and supply lists, Gurstelle’s simple, step-by-step instructions help workshop warriors at any skill level achieve impressively powerful results. With Whoosh Boom Splat, you can build: - The Jam Jar Jet—the simple pulse jet engine that roars - The Elastic Zip Cannon—a membrane-powered shooter that packs a wallop - The Mechanical Toe—a bungee-powered kicking machine - The Vortex Launcher—a projectile shooter that uses air bullets for ammunition - The Clothespin Snap Shooter—the PG-17 version of a clothespin gun that fires fiery projectiles - The Architronito—the steam-powered cannon conceived by Leonardo da Vinci And many more! In addition to learning how to make these cool gadgets, you’ll find sections packed with information on what makes each machine unique. Gurstelle describes the machine’s historical origins as only he can: with verve, fun, and the sort of quirky details his legions of fans love. Whoosh Boom Splat is a must-have for every extreme tinkerer.
Art Of The Catapult
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Author : William Gurstelle
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2004-07-01
Art Of The Catapult written by William Gurstelle and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey—ancient artillery devices known commonly as catapults. Building these simple yet sophisticated machines introduces fundamentals of math and physics using levers, force, torsion, tension, and traction. Instructions and diagrams illustrate how to build seven authentic working model catapults, including an early Greek ballista, a Roman onager, and the apex of catapult technology, the English trebuchet. Additional projects include learning how to lash and make rope and how to construct and use a hand sling and a staff sling. The colorful history of siege warfare is explored through the stories of Alexander the Great and his battle of Tyre; Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, and the Third Crusade; pirate-turned-soldier John Crabbe and his ship-mounted catapults; and Edward I of England and his battle against the Scots at Stirling Castle.
The Practical Pyromaniac
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Author : William Gurstelle
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The Practical Pyromaniac written by William Gurstelle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with SCIENCE categories.
Combining science, history, and DIY pyrotechnics, this book explains humankind's most useful and paradoxical tool: fire. Gurstelle presents 25 projects with instructions, diagrams, photos, and links to video demonstrations that enable people of all ages to explore and safely play with fire.
52 Random Weekend Projects
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Author : Grant Thompson, "The King of Random"
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release Date : 2020-03-10
52 Random Weekend Projects written by Grant Thompson, "The King of Random" and has been published by St. Martin's Griffin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-10 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
From one of the most popular project channels on YouTube comes a how-to book on building things that go boom. Grant Thompson, "The King of Random," has created one of the most popular project channels on YouTube, featuring awesome videos such as How to Make a Laser Assisted Blowgun and Assassin’s Micro Crossbow. He currently has almost 10 million subscribers, posts 5 times a week, and averages over 40 million views a month. Partnering with Grant is Ted Slampyak, the artist behind the #1 New York Times bestseller 100 Deadly Skills. 52 Random Weekend Projects: For Budding Inventors and Backyard Builders is a guide that enables ordinary folks to build an impressive arsenal of projects. These crafts combine some of Grant’s most popular projects—Matchbox Rockets, Pocket Slingshot Super Shooters, Proto-Putty, Ninja Balls, Mini Matchstick Guns, The Clothespin Pocket Pistol—with many new ones, providing clear instructions on how to build them step-by-step. Broken down into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced sections, 52 Random Weekend Projects is loaded with truly amazing projects, including: - Mousetrap Handgun - Mini Solar Scorcher - Air Vortex Canon - Air Mounted Skewer Shooter - Paracord Bullwhip - Bottle Cap Party Whistle - Ninja Stress Balls - Tablecloth Parachute - Skyblaster Slingshot And many more!
Ready The Cannons
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Author : William Gurstelle
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2016-10-01
Ready The Cannons written by William Gurstelle and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-01 with Science categories.
From the author of Backyard Ballistics comes this new DIY handbook on building cannons and other fun things that shoot, from wiffle ball launchers and beverage bottle bazookas to super-powered water guns and model culverins. It combines military history and physics with do-it-yourself projects. Now ordinary folks can construct a dozen awesome artillery devices in their garage or basement workshops using inexpensive household or hardware store materials and this step-by-step guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs show how to build projects ranging from the simple supersonic ping-pong ball shooter to the more complex replica of the Napoleon Cannon. With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also gives tips on troubleshooting, tells the history of how and when the artillery devices were used, and explains the physics behind the projects. This book will be indispensable for the legions of backyard watergunners, model-rocket launchers, and fireworks fanatics who wish every day was the fourth of July.
Colin Furze This Book Isn T Safe
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Author : Colin Furze
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2017-09-07
Colin Furze This Book Isn T Safe written by Colin Furze and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
YouTuber Colin Furze is on a mission to inspire a new generation of budding inventors to be creative and make things! This Book Isn't Safe! contains ten awesome inventions for girls, boys and parents everywhere to make at home with a basic tool kit. Ever wondered how to clean a potato with a drill? Or how to make a raft out of milk cartons? Or how to style your hair with a hoover? These are just some of the inventions Colin is making especially for his debut book. With over four million YouTube subscribers already hooked to his inventions channel, This Book Isn't Safe! will also give fans a unique behind-the-scenes look at Colin and all his greatest inventions such as the homemade hoverbike, a Star Wars AT-AT and the world's fastest toilet, to name but a few, and give you exclusive secrets and tips from his bunker and shed.