Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare (1)

Austin, John

ISBN 10: 1556529538 / ISBN 13: 9781556529535

Published by Chicago Review Press, 2009

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Seller Inventory # 1556529538-4-29352189

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare (1)
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556529538
• ISBN 13: 9781556529535
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 12 ounces

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Synopsis

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!

About the Author

John Austin is a professional toy designer and author of Cubical Warfare and Prank University.