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    DIY revolver shoots mini rockets made from matches

    Oct. 20, 2017

    What can you make with matches, aluminum foil, cardboard, zip ties, bamboo skewers and a lighter?

    What can you make with matches, aluminum foil, cardboard, zip ties, bamboo skewers and a lighter? That’s right, a revolver that can shoot mini rockets. This DIY project is based on an old video from YouTuber The King of Random in which he illustrates how to construct a matchbook rocket launching kit. This new video, however, takes the old project to the next level. 

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    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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