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Beautiful Metal-Fabricated Rubber Band Shooters

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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August 13th, 2015August 13th, 2015 3

ZumA2 is a cabinetmaker from Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture who works in steel. When he’s not hammering out desks and filing cabinets, he’s using the tools of his trade to fabricate the most gorgeous sci-fi-inspired rubber band guns. ZumA2 has so far fabricated some 30 different guns and even begun to offer a production model. “Mass-produce” […]

Adorable Automated Turret Launches Rubber Band Barrage

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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August 6th, 2015August 5th, 2015

This 3D printed rubber band launching turret looks like it popped right out of Portal.

Rubber Band Power: 7 Stretchy DIY Toys

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March 17th, 2015May 7th, 2017 1

A collection of cool and clever DIY toys you can build and power using rubber bands.

Make a Rubber Band Gatling Gun

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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August 2nd, 2014

If you’ve ever been in a rubber band fight, time spent reloading can also be time that you’re getting hit with a spongy projectile. This rubber band Gatling gun should allow you to dominate the battlefield for quite some time before reloading. Although it’s not an extremely simple project, one should be able to cut […]