Do not DIY: Flamethrower gauntlet lets you shoot fire from the palm of your hand

March 22, 2019

YouTuber G3AR - 'GreekGadgetGuru' and Stephen The Robot demonstrate Stephen's flamethrower gauntlet, which features a 30,000-volt taser as the ignition spark.

Who wouldn’t want to harness the power of fire and hold it in the palm of your hand? Sure, there are plenty of safety risks, but think of the amazing applications. You could heat, melt, and manipulate metal in your bare hands. You could melt snow and de-ice your driveway with a wave of your hand. You could make s’mores anytime, anywhere.  In a recent video, YouTuber G3AR - 'GreekGadgetGuru' and Stephen The Robot demonstrate Stephen's flamethrower gauntlet, which features a 30,000-volt taser as the ignition spark. Please don’t try this at home.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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