Jet Pack World Record Attempt
May 22nd, 2009 by admin
Developed by Jet PI LLC, the 800hp Go Fast Jet Pack can travel
a quarter mile horizontally at a maximum altitude of 300-feet and weighs a hefty 135-pounds.
Having said that, 30 or 40 seconds worth of fuel is easily enough time to get me to the grocery store and back at 60 mph. I just have to root around under the couch cushions for a quarter million dollars.
Authentic Working Wood Trebuchet Kit
May 11th, 2009 by admin
This working wood trebuchet kit from Vat19 is easy to build (1-2 hours), launches items 20-feet, stands 2-feet tall, and “includes a small ball of clay for shooting.” Video after the break.
Instead of relying on the tension created by a twisted rope, the Working Wood Trebuchet uses a counterweight system. Fill the box, or carriage, with heavy ballast such as small rocks, marbles, shame or guilt (you’d be amazed at their weight).