Comments on: DIY Nerf Darts http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/ DIY projects, how-tos, and inspiration from geeks, makers, and hackers Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:22:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Rob http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-1291877 Wed, 29 May 2013 15:14:34 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-1291877 An Excellent Tutorial! great job on showing step by step instructions on how to make these inexpensive darts for the nerf gun. Thanks much. My nephew will love this!

]]> By: random1234 http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-855065 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:02:23 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-855065 hey,i really need to know how to make a nerf gun do you know how?

]]> By: Becca http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-848727 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:44:58 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-848727 Great article and also some great info in the comments!

]]> By: James Tepper http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-221887 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:07:00 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-221887 First off, if you remove the silly pegs from the Nerf blasters, then you don’t need to bore holes in each dart, which will save you a LOT of time, and actually makes the darts fly much better.  Second, standard  stefan darts are pretty much the bottom rung of do it yourself darts.  Current accepted technology darts for big wars are generally based around the “Slug” style darts, named for one Captain Slug, the originator of the design.  Essentially, Slug darts use a flat washer for the weight, capped with a thick felt or foam tip, adhered to the foam blank with hot glue, silicone, or some other durable adhesive.  The community has moved to this style partially because of some issues with safety.  Some of the imbecilic teens from the Chicago and Boston areas were using stefans with 1/4″ – 3/8″ ball bearings as weights.  Many injuries were had, and morons banned from play.  Some of us are working on molded silicone domes as well.  The group of nerfers from Australia has actually commissioned a batch of commercially made silicone tips, but do end up being a little expensive (comparitively) once shipped overseas.  If anyone is interested, head over to http://www.nerfhaven.com for the latest in blaster modifications, news, and community event planning.

  -Draconis-

]]> By: James Tepper http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-221888 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:07:00 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-221888 First off, if you remove the silly pegs from the Nerf blasters, then you don’t need to bore holes in each dart, which will save you a LOT of time, and actually makes the darts fly much better.  Second, standard  stefan darts are pretty much the bottom rung of do it yourself darts.  Current accepted technology darts for big wars are generally based around the “Slug” style darts, named for one Captain Slug, the originator of the design.  Essentially, Slug darts use a flat washer for the weight, capped with a thick felt or foam tip, adhered to the foam blank with hot glue, silicone, or some other durable adhesive.  The community has moved to this style partially because of some issues with safety.  Some of the imbecilic teens from the Chicago and Boston areas were using stefans with 1/4″ – 3/8″ ball bearings as weights.  Many injuries were had, and morons banned from play.  Some of us are working on molded silicone domes as well.  The group of nerfers from Australia has actually commissioned a batch of commercially made silicone tips, but do end up being a little expensive (comparitively) once shipped overseas.  If anyone is interested, head over to http://www.nerfhaven.com for the latest in blaster modifications, news, and community event planning.

  -Draconis-

]]> By: Andrew Dodd http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-221886 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-221886 Careful with Stefans – since the hot glue tip is a bit harder than the soft rubber of factory Nerf darts, they can really hurt.  I put a small dent into a wooden door from 30-40 feet using a Stefan in a modded gun around a decade ago.

]]> By: Nathan http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-221884 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:45:00 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-221884 If the straw is not stiff enough, or you plan on making many batches, you may try a cork cutter:
goto…              and search for…
http://www.sciplus.com/           a corker

]]> By: Nathan http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-221885 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:45:00 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-221885 If the straw is not stiff enough, or you plan on making many batches, you may try a cork cutter:
goto…              and search for…
http://www.sciplus.com/           a corker

]]> By: LDM http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-221881 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:36:00 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-221881 Seems like mounting the straw with a centering rod in my drill press and making a template to center the hole would make it go much easier/faster.  I suppose doing it by hand would work fine if you have lots of time and don’t have the tools already.

]]> By: LDM http://blog.makezine.com/2011/08/31/diy-nerf-darts/#comment-221882 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:36:00 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=108643#comment-221882 Seems like mounting the straw with a centering rod in my drill press and making a template to center the hole would make it go much easier/faster.  I suppose doing it by hand would work fine if you have lots of time and don’t have the tools already.

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