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Post number 17758

Irontom — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 05:22:24 -0800

Homemade Gauss Rifle and other fun science toys for kids. Don't forget to check out the amazing catalog of cool stuff you can buy to build these things. There's nothing more fun than a 4-pack of (rare earth element) Neodymium / Iron / Boron magnets!

By: Irontom

Irontom — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 05:23:07 -0800

Except, maybe, a metal that melts in hot water - Field's Metal is a non-toxic alloy will melt in hot tea or coffee, according to the catalog.

By: ashbury

ashbury — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 06:19:26 -0800

hey, cool link! Who needs the kids around for this? I would enjoy it just for myself. It's the kid inside, I guess.

By: O9scar

O9scar — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 08:25:40 -0800

If you like that you'll probably love Backyard Ballistics.

By: iain

iain — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 12:44:55 -0800

hours of fun...

By: vacapinta

vacapinta — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:40:11 -0800

Checks off must-get list: 82) Things that explode . . 113) Small super-powerful magnets Thanks!

By: hobbes

hobbes — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:50:36 -0800

Gauss Rifle, pffft... I wanna make a rail gun. ;)

By: Irontom

Irontom — Thu, 13 Jun 2002 07:44:19 -0800

Gauss Rifle vs. Rail Gun - You say to-mah-toe, I say to-may-toe.