The Water Balloon Launch-o-Matic 1.0.0

lol, looks fun. Maybe you can tighten the tie down some to give it more resistance when you pull it back. That way it will shoot farther.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

Absolutely nobody should be without one of those. Neat. LOL

-- Dudley Young USN Ret.

You need to add a remote release. That way you can get unsuspecting folks strolling on the sidewalk!!

This project is perfect!!! The 6 year old in me wants to make one! Keep us posted on the refinements

Rick

-- If at first you don't succeed...Don't try skydiving

My neighbors cat would really enjoy trying to catch some water balloons after I make mine.(Cat lovers I’m just kidding)

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

I’d guess that 30 feet is just about far enough to get you into trouble.

-- Dale Manning, Carthage, NY

hmmmm…version 1.0.0? I’ll wait awhile for the bugs to get worked out.

Here you go. Scale this puppy up and send about a gallon of water in a balloon right through the McCoy’s front door. Go, Hatfields!!!

Yeah!!!!

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-- Makin' Sawdust!!!

awesome, simply awesome

Nice! I’ll bet you are a good dad and the neighborhood kids love you too.

If you remove the back cross member you can get added pull back distance on the throwing arm. Maybe add another bungeee or 3 and lengthen the throwing arm. If you use a “springy” wood like spruce maybe it would add distance?

Cant wait to see the torsion bar apparatus
Favorited for future upgrade viewing.

I’m thinking about adding length to the throwing arm. any thoughts?

Oh what fun!!!!! I have to have one. The neighbors will love me.

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

Nice toy…..just dont freeze the balloons first.

-- Can't never could do anything, to try is to advance.

Have you tried fruit yet? Overripe is always best – that way it optimizes blast radius on impact. Now of course the next level of devious to this would be to shove an M-80 into the projectile and attempt to time for air bursts.

Wait – was that in my out loud voice? I mean – hey we’re all adults here make sure you all play safely!

-- Eric M. Saperstein, Master Craftsman www.artisansofthevalley.com

OH, 5 Y O grandson will just love his G-Dad for making one of these. Sister will probably get upset, as will D I L and son.
I am starting tomorrow morning.

-- Rustfever, Central California

Great Job Lots of Fun

-- Jim, Kentucky

Gettin the range isn’t the hard part…the hard part is being able to hit a moving target while he’s mowing his lawn! Good luck!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

Maybe if you got on your roof, just over the peak where you wouldn’t be seen, you could get more distance.

As for moving targets, sometimes close will get the proper reaction. Especially with overripe fruit.

-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.

I am starting one right now..
BT

-- Bruce

Hey – I’ve got a 2×4 and a bungee cord…
What modifications would I need to make specifically for operation by a right-handed person?
This looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

-- -sswilcox, Oregon, wilcoxss.blogspot.com

just saw this, so cool…reminds me of when i had to make a catapult in 7th grade physics, my dad helped me and he is like tim the tool man when it comes to preparation….the goal was to shoot a Ping Pong ball the farthest, somehow he thought a GARAGE SPRING would be the best (one of those super thick short ones haha)...well, it didn’t “throw” the ball very far, but it threw a 5 lb rock about 30’ and jumped off the ground as you hit the trigger! haha good times