Whoosh Boom Splat: Build Jam Jar Jets, Elastic Zip Cannons, Clothespin Snap Shooters, and More Legendary Launchers, Edition 2

· Chicago Review Press
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224
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About this ebook

Unleash your inner engineer with DIY launchers and ballistic devices! Professional engineer William Gurstelle guides you through building a dozen fun and powerful projects, from vortex launchers to clothespin snap shooters.

Whoosh Boom Splat combines creativity and engineering, providing clear, safe instructions for building jam jar jets, elastic zip cannons, and more. Discover the science and history behind these inventions, with tips for troubleshooting and historical context.

  • Build impressive launchers with household materials
  • Explore the science of ballistics and engineering
  • Learn about historical inventions and figures
This book is perfect for hobbyists, tinkerers, and science enthusiasts seeking engaging and educational DIY projects.
Unleash your inner engineer with DIY launchers and ballistic devices! Professional engineer William Gurstelle guides you through building a dozen fun and powerful projects, from vortex launchers to clothespin snap shooters. Whoosh Boom Splat combines creativity and engineering, providing clear, ...

About the author

William Gurstelle is a professional engineer who has been building model catapults and ballistic devices for more than 30 years. He is also a contributing editor at Popular Science, a columnist for Make magazine, and a frequent contributor to the Atlantic, Maxim, Wired, and other national magazines.
William Gurstelle is a professional engineer who has been building model catapults and ballistic devices for more than 30 years. He is also a contributing editor at Popular Science, a columnist for Make magazine, and a frequent contributor to the Atlantic, Maxim, Wired, and other national magazines.

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