Decorate your Christmas tree in 30 seconds with an air cannon

Dec. 21, 2018

In a recent video, YouTuber the Hacksmith uses a homemade air cannon to shoot garland, ornaments, and other holiday projectiles as he “decorates” a Christmas tree in less than 30 seconds.

Decorating the Christmas tree with my family is a holiday tradition I greatly cherish. We gather at my mother’s house and spend hours sorting through the ornaments, reminiscing as we go, and taking care to place each glass creation in the perfect spot. The only thing that could make this holiday scene more magical is a high-powered air cannon. In a recent video, YouTuber the Hacksmith uses a homemade air cannon to shoot garland, ornaments, and other holiday projectiles as he “decorates” a Christmas tree in less than 30 seconds. Please, don’t try this at home.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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