How to Make a LEGO Rubber Band Launcher: in 7 Easy Steps

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How to Make a LEGO Rubber Band Launcher: in 7 Easy Steps

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In this Inscrutable we will be making a LEGO rubber band launcher that launches the rubber bands really far.

Supplies

So for this launcher you don't need much just....

  • Enough bricks to make a 26 X 4 base
  • One brick 2X4
  • Two brick 1X6, Ø4,9*
  • Two brick 1X16, Ø4,9*
  • Enough flat tile bricks to cover a 24 x 2 area

Optional (but recommended)

  • Two flat tile 1X4
  • Two flat tile 1x8
  • Two conn.bush w.fric./crossale*
  • Four connector peg
  • Two curved beam

*If you do not know what some of the bricks are click here.

The Base

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To start off you need to make a 4 x 26 base. I am also making mine two bricks high but it is not required.

Add the Bottom Flat Tiles

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Add the bottom tiles. They should cover a 2x 24 area in the center with two empty spaces at one end like in the picture.

Add the Sides

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For this step all you need to do is add the sides and back to make a wall except in the front. Leave that how it is.

Add the Side Tiles

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For this step add the flat tiles to the sides. This is mostly for looks but is cool.

Make the Handles

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Take your curved beams and add the connectors to them.

Put the Handles On

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All you have to do for this step is to put the handles on, ten holes from the front.

Load

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Loading this is really easy just put the rubber band around the front and pull back and let go to fire. And that's it you are done hope you enjoyed it!