Combat

Articles in this series:

Marshmallow Shooter from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
PVC-fueled food fighting. by Eric J. Wilhelm

See-Through Potato Cannon from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
A mainstay for summer hijinks, the potato cannon is like the grenade launcher of any kid's arsenal. by William Gurstelle

Chainmail from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
No brave knight embarks on a quest to save the kingdom without the proper protection. by Annalee Newitz

Slingshot from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Every kid worth his weight in trouble used to have a slingshot in his pocket. by Gever Tulley

Paulownia Wood Archery Bows from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Using inexpensive wooden blinds and some string, build a basic bow and master your archery skills. by Dan Albert

ATLATL from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
This ancient hunting tool can hurl a 6-foot spear up to 100mph! by Daryl Hrdlicka

Safe Bamboo Swords from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Why wage war with a flimsy, store-bought sword? Build your own from lightweight bamboo and parent-friendly foam. by David Battino