| Project by JJohnston | posted 05-30-2009 07:22 AM | 3313 views | 4 times favorited | 10 comments |  |
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This isn’t exactly woodworking; in fact, there isn’t a sliver of wood anywhere on this project, but I’m still pretty pleased with the way it turned out. A couple of years ago, my nephew, then 6, asked me if I could build him a rocket pack. Somehow, he has this idea that I can “do things”, so naturally, I said yes. It’s PVC pipe, two drinking cups (the nozzles), a set of nylon belts, foil HVAC tape and Krylon. For more pictures with comments, go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/2113304709/in/set-72157603469624873/
-- "A man may conduct himself well in both adversity and good fortune, but if you want to test his character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln
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Craftsman on the lake
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#1 posted 05-30-2009 10:36 AM
Wood or not.. cool toy. A kid his age will probably actually think he’s flying with that rig.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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#2 posted 05-30-2009 01:15 PM
Cool!
You must have used some of your woodworking tools to make this.
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RobH
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#3 posted 05-30-2009 02:24 PM
If my kids see this, I will have a new project on the list.
Looks great. The only thing that really matters though is that very satisfied looking customer.
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#4 posted 05-30-2009 02:38 PM
making things for them is a tighter bond , than just spending money .
great and thought out toy !
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#5 posted 05-30-2009 03:09 PM
really cool… who got the task of test flying? Looks like he could really take off…
-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...
JJohnston
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#6 posted 05-30-2009 03:29 PM
Dick, you’re right. I used a hand drill and a drill press, and a sanding block. :D
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#7 posted 05-30-2009 04:19 PM
Wood, steel, plastic, cardboard…..who cares…..when it comes to making stuff for the kids…I think we all would fully indulge ourselves to create or do anything to make them happy.
a1Jim
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#8 posted 05-30-2009 05:50 PM
That’s great fun your nephew will remember this for years to come
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#9 posted 05-30-2009 11:14 PM
You didn’t let him down… it’s obvious that you CAN do things. Great project!
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#10 posted 04-15-2010 10:11 PM
Great Job! To me, one of the great satisfactions in life is tackling things that you haven’t done before – especially where it helps someone else. Although “helps” might not be quite the right word in this inststance, it’s pretty clear that you have a satisfied “customer”
-- Bob www.singularengineering.com - A sideline, not how I earn a living
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