kortney in AL Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I had posted a few weeks ago that my husband and boys built a potato cannon they saw in a book called "Backyard Ballistics." I've got to say, this thing is pretty awesome! If you've got boys that love stuff like this, you should try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Very cool. We had a neighbor that did this. Have fun with it. Post some pics if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 My son has had such a great time builing a potato cannon....and begging his dad to fire it! He's not allowed to fire it unsupervised, and it's very LOUD but good good fun. My dad and my son built the water balloon launcher also found in Backyard Ballistics. Wow--is surgical tubing expensive or what!? That book has been a godsend for my reluctant reader. :) Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 My boys (all THREE of them) would go nuts over that! I suppose one day I'll have to pick up a copy of that book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I love that book! Ds and his best friend built the potato cannon and I believe the catapult their boy scout troop won camporee with came from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 a local co-op was going to do a class w/ this, but when the teacher checked w/ the local ordinances [recommended in the book, i believe], the potato cannon was illegal..... so double check your local ordinances ;) i think we're ok..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I just might buy the book as a gift for dh. My other boys are still too young, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I just might buy the book as a gift for dh. My other boys are still too young, though. Get The Art of the Catapult too ;) I think your 4yo will be thrilled :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Oh my! Dh and my sons did this about 2 years ago. The cannon was kind of amazing - but they made it WAY too powerful. Me, being the nagging wife, kept asking dh to take them somewhere less crowded to shoot the dang thing off. Him, being the guy, ignored me. Until the cannon misfired and blew out the windshield on his car. Hope your experience is more fun and your neighbors don't mind the random potato growing in their yard next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I had posted a few weeks ago that my husband and boys built a potato cannon they saw in a book called "Backyard Ballistics." I've got to say, this thing is pretty awesome! If you've got boys that love stuff like this, you should try it. Sounds like great fun! We want pictures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Get The Art of the Catapult too ;) I think your 4yo will be thrilled :D Probably. Though I fear for the dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Probably. Though I fear for the dog... eh. dogs are tough! just give the 4yo Dennis the Menace a SMALLER catapult and a handful of these here teensy crunchy dried marshmallow bits --i hear they are handy for a multitude of purposes :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kortney in AL Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Oh my! Dh and my sons did this about 2 years ago. The cannon was kind of amazing - but they made it WAY too powerful. Me, being the nagging wife, kept asking dh to take them somewhere less crowded to shoot the dang thing off. Him, being the guy, ignored me. Until the cannon misfired and blew out the windshield on his car. Hope your experience is more fun and your neighbors don't mind the random potato growing in their yard next year. I'm sorry, I'm trying not to laugh too much at your post. That just sounds like something that would happen to us. Anyway, thanks for the late night chuckle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm sorry, I'm trying not to laugh too much at your post. That just sounds like something that would happen to us. Anyway, thanks for the late night chuckle!! You should have heard dh trying to explain it to the insurance company. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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