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My Version of a Hovercraft
After reading about five hovercraft instructables here and spending ages convincing my dad that he badly needs a leaf-blower, I've built some sort of a mixture of what I liked in these projects. Somehow making yet another hovercraft instructable seemed pointless, so I've only put the photos. Also, it's a good way to remember warm, almost summer-like September...
Hoverboard / Hovercraft
This was a project I did a couple of years ago at school. Who ever said coursework had to be boring! What you need: - Plywood board about 1.5 x 0.6 m (thickness can vary upon how much you're willing to spend.) - Plastic sheeting larger than your board, 1.7 x 0.8 m minimum (heavy duty plastic sheet is best, can find at diy stores and garden centres) - Leaf blower I found the cheapest place to look was eBay. You don't need anything fancy as long as it works! I picked up a 30cc Flymo ...
Some Assembly Required - Leaf Blower Hovercraft - Make:
Build a DIY Leaf Blower Hovercraft. SO much cooler than building him a bicycle...
Homemade Hovercraft Instructions - Weekend Projects - Make:
Homemade Hovercraft Instructions - Weekend Projects
A Homemade Tethered Hovercraft for Kids Built With a Leaf Blower and Insulation Boards
A Homemade Tethered Hovercraft for Kids Built With a Leaf Blower and Insulation Boards
DIY Leaf-Blower-Powered Hovercraft, Now with Skateboard Form Factor - Core77
DIY Leaf-Blower-Powered Hovercraft, Now with Skateboard Form Factor
A DIY Leaf Blower Hovercraft
leaf blower hovercraft, my brother made one of these in middle school!
Adam Savage: Build a Hovercraft With Your Kids
Build a hover craft with the kids this summer. From Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame.