The matchgun is a fun toy that almost every child made in childhood. As the name implies, the match shooter is designed for shooting. The flight range of matches can reach up to 5 meters.
To get started, watch a video on how to make a match shooter:
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Tools and materials for manufacturing
● Wooden clothespin;
● pen;
● Sharpened knife;
● File;
● Kapron thread.
Manufacture
Take a clothespin and gently disconnect it into two parts. Set the spring aside - then it will come in handy.
Attach the parts of the clothespin with the outer sides to each other. Using a pen, mark the L-shaped neckline as shown in the photo.
Use a knife to cut out the intended part.
Mark a “trunk” on both parts of the clothespin. Later, a match will be inserted into it.
File through the trunk with a file. It should not be made too wide - otherwise the match will shoot poorly.
Connect the parts of the clothespin and tightly tie them with kapron thread. Tie the ends of the thread and cut with scissors.
Insert the spring into the matchstick.
To shoot from a matchstick, put a match into it, aim and press the spring - it plays the role of a trigger. The match will fly out and hit the target.
Attention! Do not shoot from a matchstick at people or animals. Fruits and vegetables are best used as targets.