Monday, January 25, 2010

Marshmellow Gun



Things You'll Need:
For eack marshmallow gun:
about 3 feet of 1/2 inch diameter PVC pipe, thick walled, (schedule 40)
PVC pipe fittings:
two 90 degree elbows
two "T" connectors
two caps
a hack saw or PVC pipe cutter

Instructions:
Step 1: Marshmallow gun drawingClick on the picture of the gun. Take a quick look at the drawing. Get an idea of how to assemble the marshmallow gun. Make a list of the supplies you will need. Take a $10 bill and head for the hardware store.

Step 2: PVC Pick up a 10' piece of 1/2" schedule 40 PVC pipe: usually under two bucks.
For 3 marshmallow guns get connectors: 6 "T" connectors, 6 90 degree elbows, and 6 caps. Each connector costs about 30 cents. Total cost for PVC pipe and connectors for 3 marshmallow guns = $8.40

Step 3: PVC Elbow connectorBring your supplies home and cut your PVC pipe. For each marshmallow gun you will need:
- 2 7" lengths of pipe
- 5 3" lengths of pipe
The easiest way to cut PVC pipe is with a PVC pipe cutter, but I used a chop saw. A hack saw will work just as well.

Step 4: PVC capAssemble the marshmallow gun, as shown in the drawing. You don't need any glue or special tools. You just push one piece into the next. Resist the urge to glue the pieces together. If, by chance, a marshmallow gets stuck in the gun, you can easily disassemble and remove your stray ammo.

Step 5: To shoot the gun, place one marshmallow just inside the mouthpiece. Seal your lips around the mouthpiece and give a good hard puff. You will be amazed at how far you can shoot a marshmallow with one of these guns. Get in a little target practice before you engage in MARSHMALLOW WAR!

Step 6: Feel free to trick out your weapon with a laser site or camo paint. You and your friends or kids will have a blast with this inexpensive, incredibly fun toy gun!
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There is a really good tutural at theidearoom.blogspot.com on how to make a mini-marshmellow gun and eye mask. It is really cute!

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