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Product Description
PopularMechanics.com selection for one of The Best DIY and Home Improvement Books of 2009
We’ve come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office supplies—binder clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips, plastic utensils, and (of course) matches and barbeque lighters—troublemakers of all stripes have the components needed to build an impressive, if somewhat miniaturized, arsenal.
Toy designer John Austin provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project, including materials and ammo lists, clear diagrams, and construction tips, for mayhem-loving MacGyvers. The 35 devices include catapults, slingshots, minibombs, darts, and combustion shooters. Build a tiny trebuchet from paper clips and a D-cell battery. Wrap a penny in a string of paper caps to create a surprisingly impressive “bomb.” Several of the projects even include variations where combatants mount laser pointer sights to their shooters to increase their accuracy.
Finally, once you’ve built your armory, the author provides plans for a Top Secret Concealing Book to hide your stash, as well as targets for shooting practice. Never let your personal space go undefended again!
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- Used Book in Good Condition
Top Reviews
My 18 year old is reading again lolby S.D. (5 out of 5 stars)
December 10, 2016
My 18 year old son found this present wrapped up under the tree and came to tell me he didn't like reading books, why did I buy him a book for Christmas? So, after a few hours (and knowing I had others stashed away) I decided I would give it to him early just to see his reaction. As he's opening it he's stressing again how much he doesn't like books and asking why I bought him a book ... and then ... he just freezes and reads the cover of the book. He then looks up at me with half a smile and starts opening the book up skimming through the pages, then says, "hmmm, I'll probably read this, thanks! I was wondering why you were buying me books."
It was well worth the $12 seeing his face (not to mention the fact that I'm now cool) and getting him to crack a book again after High School. ;)
Grate fun, but dangerous.
by Kaylee M. (5 out of 5 stars)
December 28, 2017
I bought it for my nephew for Christmas. He's in love with it, but there's definitely some forbidden projects in it. Like the dart gun with needles. But, like some other reviewers pointed out, they can only build the things you supply the parts for. It gives off a very prison shank vibe, almost like the person who wrote it got most of his ideas behind bars and wrote down the LEAST lethal projects. I had to buy a second for my husband if that helps?
Great gift for boys!
by Mom of Two (5 out of 5 stars)
August 9, 2016
Such a great book. For Christmas we purchased this book for my son, and we included a box full of all the ingredients the book listed for making the different projects. (Most of which we were able to buy at the dollar store) Hours and hours of creative fun. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The supplies required are easy to acquire. The projects are fun to play with when they are completed. I highly recommend this book for any boy or girl in your life who likes to tinker.
Not as kid friendly as you might think!
by Scuttles (4 out of 5 stars)
January 8, 2013
Bought this for my 9 year as a reward for good grades. Based on the description and the reviews I thought this seemed like fun things he could make and use with a little common sense. However, my husband (who has some experience blowing stuff up!) about had a fit when he saw the chapters on bombs and combustion shooters. There are some fairly dangerous projects in there, so make sure your little anarchist has some common sense, good supervision, and limited access to some of the components in the more dangerous stuff. Had I been able to look at all the projects I may have thought twice about buying this for my kid.
My son was very happy with the book, and quickly built the ink pen bow. It worked well and the instructions were simple to understand. This is a great book for boys to use with their dads...even older kids who sometimes have more smarts than common sense. If you are buying for a kid just keep his personality in mind when doing so!
Great gift idea
by jeremiah2911 (4 out of 5 stars)
December 19, 2015
Very enjoyable. If you have a young one with an overactive imagination who likes to make things.... that blow up, then this is a great book. As long as you don't get all up tight with the word "weapon" in the title, this book can be loads of fun. We got it for our 10 year old son and he dove right into it. I would highly recommend this for those with active kids who like to create.... and are making weapons anyway out of anything they can find. Nice book!
Excellent resource for your little guys who want to cause good clean trouble!!
by Andrew & Blake's mommy (5 out of 5 stars)
August 23, 2015
This is pretty much a must-have for most boys. My nine year old giggles with delight at his creations. He builds great little weapons with his friends and loves that he can find the materials he needs around the house by himself. This book has allowed him to create things he has always wanted to make - it is easy to follow and great fun. The directions are clear and the needed materials are everyday household items, such as plastic spoons, lighters, cloths pins, and rubber bands. I would highly recommend this little gem of destruction!! :)
More fun than you should be allowed to have at work
by Bunny (5 out of 5 stars)
July 15, 2014
This book is so much fun! It has great, easy to understand, clear graphics and diagrams. It's not pretentious or verbose; it gets right to the point of making stuff with easily accessible office supplies. I got this as present for my son, but we're using this book this year in two of my summer camps with kids! Most of the supplies can be purchased from the dollar tree, but because he doesn't use glue that often, you can feel a little better using the stuff you have around the house and dissembling it after you're done with say, your pencil cross bow. :) Warning, the fun is addictive and you may find yourself buying office supplies just to make all the weapons in this book.
his favorite gifts this year were these books and the 4 ...
by Ben D. Schultheiss (5 out of 5 stars)
January 7, 2016
My Son has been glued to these books, dog-earing the pages and planning for world domination. To put this in context, his favorite gifts this year were these books and the 4 rolls of patterned duct tape he received in his Christmas stocking. He is now constantly walking up to me asking "Dad, do we really NEED this wire coat hanger? Are you SURE I can't have it" My only complaint about these books is what it will do to our home office supply budget.
Very Fun
by Joanna (4 out of 5 stars)
March 5, 2017
This book appeals to the young and the young at heart. It has a huge variety of things that can be constructed using office supplies, spoons, clothes pins, and Popsicle sticks. The projects are very well explained and do not take long to assemble. It is important to note that not all clothes pins and binder clips are the same size and so some of the projects may require adaptation based on individual materials. I would recommend this book.
all john austins books are good for the hobbist/tinkerer who likes build stuff a bit ...
by dan (4 out of 5 stars)
March 15, 2018
all john austins books are good for the hobbist/tinkerer who likes build stuff a bit on the dark side. Theres several projects I'll be building for the grandkids much to the annoyance of their parents. :)
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