How to Make a Blowgun from CPVC Pipe
Buy or find CPVC pipe., Cut the pipe with a hack-saw or pipe-cutters., Sand the inside of the pipe so the burrs don't affect the smoothness of the gun., Buy or find Styrofoam., Paint a surface on to the target., Stand about 4-6 yards away from the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy or find CPVC pipe.
Choose the straightest you can find.
Don't worry if it has a slight bend.
When shooting, compensate for the bend by angling the blowgun upwards and gravity will do the rest. -
Step 2: Cut the pipe with a hack-saw or pipe-cutters.
If the blowgun is for children or short distance shooting, cut 2-3 feet.
Otherwise, use 4 feet.
Shorter, and the gun will be less accurate.
Longer, and it will be quite unwieldy. , This will make it far easier to aim. , Make sure it is at least 8x8 inches.
The bigger it is, the easier the target is to hit.
A good width is 3/4 inches If you need to cut the Styrofoam, you can use a heated knife.
This prevents the flakes from going everywhere.
Make sure there is good ventilation as the fumes can be harmful. , Include a bulls-eye, and optionally a few other rings for aiming.
Another simpler possibility is to print out a cover and tape it on.
Put a weight or attach the target to a surface for practice. , Put the dart into the gun and push it about half-an inch in.
Aim by putting your lips to the blowgun and focusing your eyes on the target. , Making a "phhh" noise can help.
Don't blow with all your strength as this will not be effective.
If the dart is stuck, you may need a smaller one. , Otherwise it can damage both the target and the dart.
Wood targets will be harder to remove.
Use a two handed grip and pull slowly and steadily. -
Step 3: Sand the inside of the pipe so the burrs don't affect the smoothness of the gun.
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Step 4: Buy or find Styrofoam.
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Step 5: Paint a surface on to the target.
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Step 6: Stand about 4-6 yards away from the target.
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Step 7: Take a deep breath and blow into the gun.
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Step 8: Remove the dart from the target carefully.
Detailed Guide
Choose the straightest you can find.
Don't worry if it has a slight bend.
When shooting, compensate for the bend by angling the blowgun upwards and gravity will do the rest.
If the blowgun is for children or short distance shooting, cut 2-3 feet.
Otherwise, use 4 feet.
Shorter, and the gun will be less accurate.
Longer, and it will be quite unwieldy. , This will make it far easier to aim. , Make sure it is at least 8x8 inches.
The bigger it is, the easier the target is to hit.
A good width is 3/4 inches If you need to cut the Styrofoam, you can use a heated knife.
This prevents the flakes from going everywhere.
Make sure there is good ventilation as the fumes can be harmful. , Include a bulls-eye, and optionally a few other rings for aiming.
Another simpler possibility is to print out a cover and tape it on.
Put a weight or attach the target to a surface for practice. , Put the dart into the gun and push it about half-an inch in.
Aim by putting your lips to the blowgun and focusing your eyes on the target. , Making a "phhh" noise can help.
Don't blow with all your strength as this will not be effective.
If the dart is stuck, you may need a smaller one. , Otherwise it can damage both the target and the dart.
Wood targets will be harder to remove.
Use a two handed grip and pull slowly and steadily.
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