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Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare - by John Austin (Paperback)
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- 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.
- About the Author: John Austin is a professional toy designer and author of Cubical Warfare and Prank University.
- 256 Pages
- Science, Experiments & Projects
- Series Name: Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction
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About the Book
"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"--Amazon.com.Book 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!Review Quotes
"Mini Weapons is the Holy Grail: a beautifully illustrated guide for making all manner of miniature munitions, from slingshots and catapults to mines and bazookas, with supplies that can be found in any household, office, or classroom." --Gizmodo.com
"Nothing inside that will land you on the FBI watch list. (We dont think)." --Urbandaddy.com
"One must assert dominion over their desktop. Between the instructions provided in John Austin's book and access to your company's office supplies cabinet, you need tolerate no threat to the security of your cubicle." --William Gurstelle, author, Absinthe & Flamethrowers and Backyard Ballistics
"Take your cubicle wars past the archaic stage of just spitballs and elastic bands with John Austin's book, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction." --OhGizmo.com
"These inexpensive ideas are fun for all ages and can inspire the kid in all of us." --Appleton Post Crescent
"Cubicle farms are full of enemy combatants begging to be taken out." --Wired Magazine
"Learn how to build an arsenal of weapons from office supplies and junk-drawer items in an effort to annoy your coworkers, family and friends." --Draft Magazine
"We love this MacGyverization of office supplies, and the book is probably the perfect Christmas gift for the man who has nothing, or the cubicle monkey in your life." --Charlie Sorrel, Wired.com
About the Author
John Austin is a professional toy designer and author of Cubical Warfare and Prank University.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .78 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction
Sub-Genre: Experiments & Projects
Genre: Science
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Format: Paperback
Author: John Austin
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2009
TCIN: 93119023
UPC: 9781556529535
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-5409
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 6.1 inches width x 9.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.78 pounds
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