Mini Spud Launcher

by ryobi in Outside > Siege Engines

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Mini Spud Launcher

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The Mini Spud Launcher launches tiny bits of potato. The good thing about this project is it is all under $5. This project is small but it gets about 18-20 feet of range.

Parts

You will need:
1 bicycle pump (preferred foot pump)
1 bicycle tire stem
1 1/2" pvc threaded end cap
1 1/8"  brass nipple (1.5 to 2" long)
1 1/2" to 1/8" brass reducer

Brass Connection

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Take the brass nipple and your reducer and screw them together

Bike Stem

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Take the threaded cap and cap drill a hole big enough for the bike stem. After you drill the hole put the stem through the hole.

Pump Hook Up

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Hook your Mini Spud Launcher up to a pump

Finished Product

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Then your done.