How to Build a Hovercraft Using a Leaf Blower

Project Plans here - http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/nb_10155_12602_NB_Craftsman+Experience+Project...

Mike Woodman built a hovercraft out of some scrap wood and a Craftsman leaf blower at the Craftsman Experience in downtown Chicago. This video shows how he did it.

How to trace the radius at 2:25
How to cut the radius with a jig saw at 3:45
How to cut the air intake hole at 3:37
How to staple the plastic at 6:35
How to apply glue at 9:30
How to nail the top and bottom together at 10:50
How to poke holes in the plastic at 15:00
See the finished product at 16:20!
Who would win in a hovercraft vs. pumpkin battle? Find out at 19:04

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[Matchgirl42]

Yeah safety tip: if you're cutting wood, especially with power tools, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES. A splinter in the eye is no joke and no fun. Otherwise, cool video!

[TheGemmaster22]

if the middle was sealed with 1/3 of the middle covered the air would be presureized more causing more lift thus higher

[Myhok]

Is the linkman a bit stupid ?

[woodsandworkshop]

goggles?



[zbeast97]

if holes were in the plastic you would go higher

[vangbro920]

kool mannng...

[engineeringdotcom]

check out my complete instruction on building a hovercraft - with 3d modelling

[treridings]

magnificent

[Icecube5285]

can it go over water ???????????

[briggs4life1]

adult supervision how supid do you think i am?