DIY: Grappling hook blaster can shoot up to 30 feet

Sept. 28, 2018

Is this a completely unnecessary tool? Of course, but I still want one.

Have you ever gotten a ball or a flying disc stuck on your roof? Have you ever struggled to grasp an item that was just out of reach in your attic or crawlspace? Do you wish that you had cool tools like Batman? Then you need a grappling hook blaster. In a recent video, YouTuber The King of Random demonstrates how to make your own grappling hook gun using PVC piping, a dowel, a wire hanger, string and rubber tubing. Is this a completely unnecessary tool? Of course, but I still want one.

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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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