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Where can I buy PVC pipes?

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You can buy PVC pipe at any hardware store, such as Ace, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.

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Do I have to use PVC pipe to make a Nerf gun ?

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No. You just have to get a hollow cylinder thin enough for a Nerf dart to pass through. A paper tube reinforced with duct tape would also have the right strength to hold the weight and air.

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Can I do this with Mega Darts?

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If you have a pipe big enough, It should work fine.

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Where can I get or make cardboard?

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You can get cardboard for free at almost any large store such as Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, or your local grocery store.

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What else can I use instead of PVC pipe?

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You can use anything that has the shape of a tube and is smaller than your Nerf dart.

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What if I don't have a nerf dart?

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Nerf darts can be bought at any big box department store, or online.

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Can I use a straw instead of a PVC pipe?

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If you happen to have a straw big enough to fit a nerf dart into, then it could work.

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Can I use pipe instead of cardboard?

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Yes, but it will be heavier, which could slow you down.

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What do I do if the air that pushes a Nerf dart doesn't move the dart?

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Maybe try loosening up the end of your cardboard. The cardboard that is around your Nerf dart may be too tight, thus restricting your airflow.

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You keep saying that the PVC pipe should be smaller than a Nerf dart, by then you said that a Nerf dart should fit inside of it! Should it be smaller than a Nerf dart or big enough to fit one?

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The inside diameter of the PVC pipe should be smaller than a Nerf dart (so that it can pass through), not the outside.

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How far does a Nerf gun made out of household items fire?

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If you make it right, it can go up to 30 feet or so, which is impressive for a homemade blaster.

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What tape is best for this project?

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Duct tape or shipping tape is the only way to go for this project. Other tape is weak and will not work.

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Why should I tape the dart at the front of the Nerf gun?

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To see if the Nerf dart you have fits the tube so it can shoot. It ensures it lets airflow in the tube.

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Do I tape or place a Nerf dart? It says to do both.

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You do not tape the Nerf dart to your PVC pipe. You are to put a small piece of tape on the side of the PVC that is inside your bottle. Make sure that it is not blocking the airflow, and that it stops the Nerf dart from falling into the bottle.

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Can I use a paper towel roll that is empty?

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Yes, you can. That method will be the most effective. That way, you won't have any blockage.

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In one of the steps, it said "enough room to spray liquid." Does that mean I need to use a liquid?

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No, it just means that when you press the trigger, the top part of the sprayer should shoot air through, pushing the dart out.

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My dart did not come out, how do I fix i?

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You cannot. This blaster is unable to function. Look at Beret's video on it and learn how to make a Nerf crossbow out of paper.

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How far do the Nerf darts go into the gun?

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Put them in with the plastic tip sticking out, no foam just plastic. The plastic part is the one you see.

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Can we use a pen cover as a replacement for the PVC pipe?

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Only if it can fit a Nerf gun dart because you don't want it to fall down instead of falling on the floor.

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What else can I use other than a cleaning bottle spray when making a Nerf gun?

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A small pump of some sort would work. It has more power than a spray bottle, so you can shoot farther and faster.

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Can I follow this guide using flat disk darts?

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If you can find a way to make it work, then yes. However, you would definitely have to modify the design as the disks are not the right shape to fit into the cardboard tube.

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What is the rate of fire of this gun?

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Slow. This is a 1-dart hand-reload gun, so it depends on how quickly you can load it.

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Where can I find a PVC pipe?

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You can get them at stores, plus you can use some other thing than PVC, like a straw.

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How far will the dart shoot?

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It depends on the force of the trigger, so it is helpful to use a strong sprayer.

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What size PVC pipe do I need to make a Nerf gun?

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Any that looks smaller than a dart - try to eyeball it! Don't overdo it, though; if the pipe is too thin it will quickly get bent.

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Can I make the gun a sniper?

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Yes. Make the tube longer, add a scope, and voila, done! Though, if you do this, make sure the blast is more powerful!

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