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How to Make a Snowball Shooter from a Leaf Blower

How to Make a Snowball Shooter from a Leaf Blower

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Turn a leaf blower into a rapid-fire snowball shooter.

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Upgrade Your Winter Arsenal with an Automatic Snowball Launcher

Upgrade Your Winter Arsenal with an Automatic Snowball Launcher

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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It’s not truly winter until the first snowball flies. Arm yourself against your attackers with an automatic snowball launcher.

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Hoverboards to Pitching Machines: 6 Clever Leaf Blower Hacks

Hoverboards to Pitching Machines: 6 Clever Leaf Blower Hacks

By Jason Fabbri

Jason Fabbri

Jason is a software engineer, father of 3 boys and avid builder of wacky things. When he's not conceiving one one crazy idea or another he can be found wrenching on a vintage motorcycle.

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The almighty leaf blower, a tool that is the staple of any landscaper worth his or her weight. These handy power tools that are often the bane of those trying to sleep in, will not only will push leaves across your yard but have some excellent alternative uses as well. Here we take a look at […]

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