Okay, so I came across powder actuated tools a few years ago, and actually own one now. They operate using a cartridge, usually filled with cordite, which is similar to a blank :cough:firearm:cough: round. Here is a link to the wiki page about them: wiki
I am thinking of making a nerf pistol which would use these as the propellant. Does anyone think that this would work? And more importantly, would it be safe? I plan on making the gun mostly out of metal, so it could turn out to be a significant investment. Which is why I need your advice before I build it.
Here is a paint drawing that I made:
Wow! The picture disappeared! Could it be because it was incredibly unsafe, and stupid, and inappropriate to post?
Yes.
Key:
Dark grey-Firing pin
Red-rear cartridge holder
Black-main cartridge holder
Orange-cartridge
Brown-brass tube
Light grey/light green-slug
Sky blue-hammer
Pea green-fasteners/poles
Purple-torsion springs
Dark blue-catch
Pink-trigger movement transfer rod
Burgundy-trigger
Edited by Ice Nine, 24 October 2012 - 10:03 PM.