Supply Manifest

Pipe & fittings (required)

Check the printing on the pipe and fittings: it should say SCH 40 and ½" (or 1/2 IN).

• ½" Schedule 40 PVC pipe, 10 ftNeeded

  1 stick = 2 rifles + 2 pistols · $4–7 locally
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  Every blaster in the book is built from this one size.

  Tip: Usually much cheaper at a local hardware store than online.

• ½" Schedule 40 PVC teesNeeded

  6 for 2 rifles + 2 pistols · $8–14 / 10-pack
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  The joint where the barrel meets the air chamber.

• ½" Schedule 40 PVC 90° elbowsNeeded

  8 for 2 rifles + 2 pistols · $7–12 / 10-pack
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  Handles and the turn from mouthpiece to body.

• ½" Schedule 40 PVC end capsNeeded

  6 for 2 rifles + 2 pistols · $6–10 / 10-pack
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  Close off the handles so the air goes where it should.

• Mini marshmallowsNeeded

  1 bag per blaster · $2–3
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  The ammo. Keep a separate clean bag for eating.

  Tip: Any grocery store.

Tools

• Ratcheting PVC pipe cutterNeeded

  1 · $12–20
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  Clean, square cuts in two seconds with no sawdust. Worth it if you’ll build more than one.

• Fine-tooth hacksaw (alternative)

  1 · $8–15
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  Works fine too — clamp the pipe and go slow so the cut stays square.

• Deburring tool or sandpaperNeeded

  1 · $6–12
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  Burrs inside the pipe catch marshmallows; burrs outside scratch hands.

• Tape measure + fine-tip markerNeeded

  1 · $6–12
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  A kid job: measuring and marking the cuts.

• All-in-one PVC cement (optional)

  1 small can · $6–10
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  Only if you want permanent joints. Grown-up job, with gloves; cure 24 hours and wash before use.

Safety (required for games)

• Kids’ safety glassesNeeded

  1 per player · $10–16 / 4-pack
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  Everyone on the field wears them in any game where people are targets.

• Adult safety glassesNeeded

  1 per grown-up · $8–14 / pack
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  For cutting, and for Range Officers in the line of fire.

Decorate & upgrade

Optional. The upgrades chapter uses a few extra fittings.

• Colored duct tape

  2–4 rolls · $10–18 / multipack
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  The no-mess way for kids to decorate their own blaster.

• Spray paint made for plastic

  1–2 cans · $7–10 each
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  Camo or team colors. Grown-up job, outdoors; paint the outside only.

• ½" PVC 45° elbows

  pack · $6–10
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  For the dual-45° mouthpiece upgrade.

• ½" PVC 3-way corner fittings

  pack · $10–16
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  Used in the Upgrades chapter.

• ½" PVC wye fittings

  pack · $8–14
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  Used in the Upgrades chapter.

• Bright white cardstock

  A few sheets · $8–12 / 100
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  Print the knockdown targets on cardstock so they stand up.