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DIY: How to make a crossbow that shoots marshmallows

May 11, 2018

If you're like Steve Ramsey from Woodworking for Mere Mortals, you construct a crossbow to fire marshmallows throughout the neighborhood.

You've just hosted a great summer cookout, complete with s'mores for dessert. The next morning, however, you realize that you have a bag of marshmallows left over. What do you do with them? You could use them as a quick frosting for your freshly baked cupcakes. You could use the marshmallows to separate your toes during your next home pedicure. Or, if you're like Steve Ramsey from Woodworking for Mere Mortals, you construct a crossbow to fire marshmallows throughout the neighborhood.

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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