Backyard Ballistics

As an alternative to fireworks for The Fourth of July this year, we will be launching our newly constructed combustion potato-cannon (aka Spud Gun).

With the help of our friend Chris, we built it using $40 worth of stuff you can pick up at your local Lowe's hardware. It was quite easy to build, is relatively safe (you are dealing with a controlled explosion here...so safety procedures need to be followed!) , and provides an awesome father/son bonding experience.

If you want to learn more, there is a ton of stuff on the web from people who take it very seriously:

The Spudgun Technology Center

http://dangerouslyfun.com/spud-gun

http://backyard-ballistics.com/