Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, and More Dynamite Devices
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Description
Book Synopsis: This bestselling DIY handbook now features new and expanded projects, enabling ordinary folks to construct 16 awesome ballistic 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 match-powered rocket to the more complex tabletop catapult and the offbeat Cincinnati fire kite.
The classic potato cannon has a new evil twin—the piezo-electric spud gun and the electromagnetic pipe gun has joined the company of such favorites as the tennis ball mortar.
With a strong emphasis on safety, the book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind the projects, and profiles scientists and extraordinary experimenters such as Alfred Nobel, Robert Goddard, and Isaac Newton.
This book will be indispensable for the legions of backyard toy-rocket launchers and fireworks fanatics who wish every day was the fourth of July.
Details
Are you looking for a unique and thrilling way to unleash your inner mad scientist? Look no further than Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, and More Dynamite Devices! This bestselling DIY handbook is your ticket to constructing 16 incredible ballistic devices right in your own garage or basement. Armed with simple household or hardware store materials, and armed with this step-by-step guide, you'll be amazed at what you can create.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned DIY enthusiast, this book has something for everyone. From the simple match-powered rocket to the more complex tabletop catapult, you'll find projects that will challenge and inspire you. Have you ever heard of a Cincinnati fire kite? Or how about a piezo-electric spud gun? These are just a taste of the exciting devices covered in this book.
Your safety is our top priority, which is why we provide clear instructions, diagrams, and photographs to guide you through each project. Troubleshooting tips ensure that you can overcome any hurdles along the way. Plus, we've included fascinating profiles of renowned scientists and experimenters such as Alfred Nobel, Robert Goddard, and Isaac Newton - giving you a deeper understanding of the physics behind these amazing creations.
If you're a backyard toy-rocket launcher or a fireworks fanatic, this book is an absolute must-have. Imagine the thrill of launching your own rockets and firing off cannons, all from the comfort of your own home. Don't wait for the Fourth of July - start your backyard ballistics adventure today!
Ready to get started? Click here to grab your copy of Backyard Ballistics and unlock a world of explosive fun!
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