How to make a Batarang with PVC pipe - Batman
This is a great Batarang project to play with or just for decor.
Who would have guessed you could turn some old PVC pipe into an awesome Batarang?
In this project I am turning some old plumbing supplies into one of Batman's most recognized throwing weapons.
I was inspired to make this shurakin project after watching a project by Grant Thompson - The King of Random :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkGIr...
And after finding a PVC pipe Batarang on Instructables.com :
http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-B...
I first started out by searching the internet and printed off a couple templates that were promising.
Now a shuriken is often made of metal, but I wanted to try something a little different.
I had a bunch of leftover pieces of PVC pipe from previous projects, so I grabbed one of the 3 inch pieces and proceeded to cut it in half long ways.
I then took the cut pipe outside and laid it on a piece of wood to prevent scratching.
Using a heat gun, I carefully heated the pipe for bending.
Because of the thickness of this pipe, it does take a little time to fully heat without burning it, so I took my time.
As the pipe started to flatten, I used an old shelf to aid in the process.
Once it was fully horizontal, I gave it some time to cool and it kept the shape perfectly.
I then cut out the 2 templates and decided to go with the small version first, But it was in light gray.
So I took a black magic marker and colored around the edges to make them more visible.
I then used some stick glue to attach the paper to the PVC and let it fully cure.
I then used a scroll saw to slowly cut around the template making sure to not to overcut.
Next I used a bench sander to clean up some of the rough surface, but I needed a small file to reach some for the tight places. Clamping the batarang to a bench for this process works great.
I then peeled off the paper to prepare for paint, but something was missing.
So I took the batarang back over to the bench sander and added some edging to the top and bottom of the wings. The edges do not have to be sharp, but a nice slant makes the shuriken look even better.
This can also be done with a file.
I then pushed the edge of a wing and gave it a quick spray of flat black paint. After it dried, I flipped it over and gave it a second coat.
The batarang looked awesome, but it still needed one more accent.
So I took a sanding block and lightly sanded the edge of the wings. The process is slow but the ending outcome is totally worth it.
I did make a slightly larger version for a display and I gave it a metallic paint.
At this point, I wanted to know if this new toy would handle a little target practice.
So I setup an old postal shipping box and gave it a few throws.
It took a little time to get the throwing angle and distance correct, but it was discovered, the batarang worked great.
Isaiah 54:17
Remember to be safe and never throw them at people or property.
Just remember that PVC is only a form of hard plastic. It can and will break if too much weight or force is applied and injuries can occur. Please use caution when using anything made from PVC.
Use of video content for personal projects is at your own risk.
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