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HOW TO: Build Your own Homemade Flame Thrower

mirror.linnwood.org — Homemade flame thrower using PVC pipe, a lighter and a backpack, It's made entirely of parts you can get at your average hardware store.

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  • mark076h, on 06/30/2008, -2/+36Never seen this version before, very cool
    • burnin8r28, on 07/02/2008, -2/+4lol nipple
      • mrsteveman1, on 07/02/2008, -2/+6thats a terrible word! .....nipple.......
    • freebird09, on 07/02/2008, -1/+0Despite being "homemade," this article is critically lacking the "do not attempt at home" warning. It's only a matter of time...
      • xptoast, on 07/02/2008, -0/+3I think his talking about being caught on fire was a pretty good warning. Of course someone is going to try it.

        And...saved to html file on my computer in case the website gets baned.
    • OwdenBowden, on 07/02/2008, -0/+2flammable liquid and PVC pipes DON"T MIX.
    • Suprfire, on 07/02/2008, -0/+2Can somone take the 2nd GIF image and put like "***** ZOMBIES!" throughout the frames. Lol.
  • casspa, on 06/30/2008, -1/+36Can I put this on my Amazon wish list?
  • ohnoerino, on 06/30/2008, -1/+60Ok, felt a little weird about diggin' a story that promotes geeks playing with fire. However, the pics get effen' HI-larious toward the end, and the "animations" are the ultimate touch. I just hope that kid doesn't kill anyone.
    • xptoast, on 07/02/2008, -0/+6Just because you can doesn't mean you will. So if you want to design rocket launchers and stuff without the intention of killing people but only to see awesome explosions and fire then rock on. Pyro stuff is fun.
      • ohnoerino, on 07/02/2008, -0/+2Or, doesn't mean you will on purpose...Beavis.
  • Shabow, on 07/01/2008, -3/+27Ok, thats cool, but I want my freaking backburner!
    • bearcat8543, on 07/02/2008, -0/+1just make sure you get him from the back for the ultimate flame crit!
  • popophobia, on 07/01/2008, -16/+11Now, find a furry cat.
    • Krumm, on 07/02/2008, -1/+6NEDM....
    • Bilabrin, on 07/02/2008, -3/+1How about some bird's nests.
      Especially pidgoens (The dove's ethnic cousin)
  • HeatherH88, on 07/01/2008, -1/+7Better than the old hairspray + a lighter idea... but then, also more time consuming.
  • birdadderley, on 07/01/2008, -3/+110I see a Darwin award coming soon...
    • sfrench, on 07/02/2008, -0/+11Yeah, strapping a PVC tube full of pressurized denatured alcohol to your back doesn't sound like something that will end well.
      • xptoast, on 07/02/2008, -2/+11Alcohol is more stable in those conditions than gasoline or other fuel types.
  • shutaro, on 07/01/2008, -5/+47Article should be titled: "HOW TO: Set Yourself on Fire".
  • DeskFlyer, on 07/01/2008, -0/+60Or you can just put alcohol into a Super Soaker and get something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yFUtJhUb7Q

    • nico623, on 07/02/2008, -1/+2usually ends with sad meltyness :(
    • griz, on 07/02/2008, -0/+5Why do these morons always do this kind of thing in a closed garage?
      I recall a video where 2 guys were cooking up some chemicals to make a smoke bomb when it ignited inside a closed garage.
      So what happens when the pressure in the super soaker drops enough to allow the flame to back track.
    • burnin8r28, on 07/02/2008, -0/+9"do not try at home" should be changed to "dont sue me"
    • tas08, on 07/02/2008, -0/+4Alcohol you say?
      Suddenly I'm really glad I never went through with actually making my own flamethrower... I think I'll put that gasoline container back in my trunk.
      • Greengoo, on 07/02/2008, -0/+5I too figured they used gas... man that would have SUCKED if I'd gone through with it...
    • 3amboo, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1supersoak that hoe
  • warispeace21, on 07/01/2008, -2/+14Bonus points for putting the Spaceballs logo on the side.
  • imacommi, on 07/01/2008, -7/+52It wouldn't surprise me if mark076h gets arrested by DHS for providing blueprints for terrorist activities... what a sad state this country is in.
    • floatingorb, on 07/02/2008, -0/+8potato gun...........uh oh, did I say that?
    • griz, on 07/02/2008, -1/+21Don't digg this or you too will be implicated for being a sympathizer.
    • JointVenture, on 07/02/2008, -9/+1What a *****.

      For one, he hasnt been arrested by DHS, and you ended as if he had.

      If you could provide some links or a small list of home brew weapons makers who HAVE been arrested by DHS that would be just dandy.

      *****.
      • magicalhobo, on 07/02/2008, -2/+5Pretty much what you just said was "I work for DHS and I don't like you making fun of me."
  • migshark, on 07/01/2008, -0/+7If you use a gaseous fuel then you can just stick something in the end of the barrel, light the fuel and have a cannon/grenade launcher too. Homegrown terrorism FTW
  • juttman, on 07/01/2008, -0/+8Can't wait to see this on break.com
  • WarZpriTe, on 07/02/2008, -0/+15Warning, explosion imminent!
    • JustinNoland, on 07/02/2008, -0/+3Can anyone shed any light on the nature of suck-back with things like this? By "suck-back" I mean the possibility that the flame will travel up the fuel line, into the tank, causing it to explode?
    • tcpip4lyfe, on 07/02/2008, -0/+2I think it's an urban myth.
  • floatingorb, on 07/02/2008, -1/+19I should make a youtube on "how to make an in-ground incendiary sprinkler system" (for self-defense only. Don't fry the avon lady.) -- I guess I won't though, use your imagination: More can be put out those stupid things than just water!!
  • floatingorb, on 07/02/2008, -4/+22And, that guy's got something effective against zombies for when you gotta go get supplies!
    • sexypeon, on 07/02/2008, -0/+16Flamethrowers are actually quite inefficient at killing zombies. Only in certain conditions, consult "The Zombie Survival Guide" for more information.
      • floatingorb, on 07/02/2008, -2/+2Crap! You called me out....I'm such a Noob! {thx, zombie survival is nothing to take lightly!--It's coming!!! (and i'm not kidding. well, speaking 'figuratively', perhaps)}
      • floatingorb, on 07/02/2008, -3/+1"Brains BRAINS!!!!" {*****, now they know why I recommended a weapon of questionable effectiveness.}
      • BadBosco, on 07/02/2008, -0/+2WRONG when you read the book you will know that they do not say brains, and are incapable of language or the thought process to speak. they only moan. i have the book and i honestly keep it next to my bed just in case.
      • Gyga, on 07/02/2008, -0/+3If there is ever a point you need the book when in bed, it is too late. Memorize it now.
    • LittleDas, on 07/02/2008, -0/+3Obviously the result of torching zombies is simply being chased by zombies who are also on fire. Truly a terrifying prospect.
  • H2Glitch2007, on 07/02/2008, -1/+8psshh... All you need is a can of Off and a lighter.
  • leerayIG88, on 07/02/2008, -1/+17Two days later....kid kills dog with homemade flame thrower.
    • Kbennett, on 07/02/2008, -2/+8Two days later....dog kills kid with homemade flame thrower.
      • graysanborn, on 07/02/2008, -3/+9Two days later....homemade flame thrower kills kid dog.
      • UnterDenLinden, on 07/02/2008, -0/+7Two days later....kid kills homemade flamethrower with dog.
      • bubut, on 07/02/2008, -0/+5Two days later....homemade kid flames dog killer.
      • musntSurfatWork, on 07/02/2008, -4/+0Two dogs later....kills days, made kid throws flames on home.
  • BoneStamp, on 07/02/2008, -0/+12This sounds like a good idea.
  • borez, on 07/02/2008, -8/+2And why pray tell, would you want to make a flame thrower?
    • scheckler, on 07/02/2008, -0/+7to kill the weeds and ants on the brick part of my deck.
      • borez, on 07/02/2008, -3/+1And also burn you're house down.
      • borez, on 07/02/2008, -4/+3I know I said "you are" before the Grammar Nazis come get me.
    • markperia, on 07/02/2008, -2/+20the real question is why wouldn't you?
    • Slovenian6474, on 07/02/2008, -1/+3two flame gramar nazis
    • BlackJackJester, on 07/02/2008, -1/+13Gotta keep the spy's off your sentries.
    • VAXcat, on 07/02/2008, -0/+2 It's like George Carlin said - the existence of flamethrowers shows that there are people who think "I'd really like to set someone on fire, but don't want to have to walk all the way over to them to do it".
  • Thrilltone, on 07/02/2008, -0/+19This is gonna end well.


    p.s.
    This is safer than using pvc for a high pressure air line.
    When it bursts and shatters, they can't use xrays to find the pieces in you,
    so they just get in there and dig around.
  • boardthis, on 07/02/2008, -2/+8i was severly disappointed that one of the animations or pics did not show him pointing it backwards to simulate that he is farting fire.

    dugg nonetheless.
  • dignation, on 07/02/2008, -1/+19Just in time for independence day!
  • Kronk42583, on 07/02/2008, -2/+5goes to show you, nerds can do anything.
  • UltamateAddict, on 07/02/2008, -4/+11that can't be legal.


    HUDDA HUDDA HUDDA!!
    • funkymoose, on 07/02/2008, -0/+1I'm pretty sure they're illegal in California unless you get permission from a State fire marshal, but I believe they're legal in Arizona.
    • fuzzybeard, on 07/03/2008, -0/+2If it's too much fun, it's illegal.
  • Hero0fTime, on 07/02/2008, -2/+5Yeah... this is a good idea...
  • Pic0, on 07/02/2008, -2/+1So what do you use it for?
    • Evilena, on 07/02/2008, -1/+2You could use it to celebrate Independence Day by enforcing your 2nd Amendment rights while demonstrating the futility of Homeland Defense. http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200201/carr

      It also looks like fun
    • ninja0, on 07/02/2008, -0/+2do you really need me to point out the obvious? To light ***** on fire!
    • hotpuck6, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1please, more like that don't you use it for?
  • FunkyLlama, on 07/02/2008, -2/+4I'm burning people to death AND having fun!
  • joeanon, on 07/02/2008, -10/+1this is just really stupid and dangerous.. and for what purpose other than to risk your own life.

    Just get a can of starter fluid or hair spray and you can pretend your rambo.
    • Evilena, on 07/02/2008, -1/+1Or I could make a catsuit out of fireproof rubber baking sheets and pretend to be an anime supervillain.
  • bjornorn, on 07/02/2008, -2/+10Now he just needs a shotgun and an axe...
  • wizbor, on 07/02/2008, -4/+12Ha, another way to get cats out of trees.
  • Arcticfx, on 07/02/2008, -0/+21How to: prep for the revolution!
  • Lucas123, on 07/02/2008, -1/+8That's great, but what I really want is a homemade bazooka.
  • siggyfawn, on 07/02/2008, -1/+4that kid is badass. i was playing d&d when i was 13, he's out building a flamethrower that could burn down the subdivision in under 5 mins.
  • mandarin, on 07/02/2008, -2/+8Dude, dont test it under a tree
  • tnoy, on 07/02/2008, -3/+1I wonder how many people are going to end up killing themselves trying to make this.
  • SatoriSeeker, on 07/02/2008, -2/+1Nice
    • stonebear, on 07/02/2008, -0/+2Step slowly away from the internet, sir.
  • onehandhigh, on 07/02/2008, -2/+5Does he happen to live in California?

    And you realize you're now in a "potential terrorist" database for visiting that page, right?
    • teethandeyes, on 07/02/2008, -0/+6You are so silly. EVERYONE is a potential terrorist.
  • dashdingo, on 07/02/2008, -2/+15TF2 pyro joke here.
    • Vzylexy, on 07/02/2008, -1/+9HADOUKEN
    • centran, on 07/02/2008, -1/+11How about a George Carlin joke

      "The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”"
    • joegibes, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1HMMA HMMA HMMA!
    • dylio, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1Hmmnmmmhmmhm! HMMMMMHMMM!!! HUNHMMM!
    • Cloud7654, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1"Mmmnmnnnnnrrrrrr! Mmnnrrrr!"
  • sprintmarathon, on 07/02/2008, -0/+6Welcome to the Department of Homeland Security's watch list. CIA will be around next week to install your wiretaps.
  • zerhynn, on 07/02/2008, -1/+10Hudda Hudda Hudda!
  • lolgamoff, on 07/02/2008, -2/+10That kid's a mushroom cloud laying *****, *****.
  • mattisallama, on 07/02/2008, -0/+6Awesome! However, I think I can see why your neighbors have put their house for sale.
  • nico623, on 07/02/2008, -0/+2Looks like fun.
  • enderklein, on 07/02/2008, -0/+4wow! I would have stopped at "world's most kick-ass super-soaker"
  • LucerinRed, on 07/02/2008, -1/+6Pfff, much easier method.

    supersoaker + gasoline + lighter = quicker and more deadly option.

    by more deadly I mean more likely to kill yourself.
  • snookky, on 07/02/2008, -2/+40AMERICA, ***** YEAH!
  • JBrown99, on 07/02/2008, -0/+4Surprised no one has seen this before. Originally posted on SA a few years ago. Pretty sweet though, I always wanted to make it.
  • Cheesasaurus, on 07/02/2008, -0/+18In one of the animations he's using the flamethrower in the middle of the street, and that really made me wonder what kind of neighborhood this guy lives in. My neighbors would probably mind, so maybe I should move before I build one of these.
  • DteK, on 07/02/2008, -0/+4I predict an above average number of emergency room visits this holiday weekend in the US
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