How To Make Egg Launchers

A well-constructed launcher is a simple but effective tool used to project eggs and a variety of other objects. Throughout history, launchers and projectiles have been used as powerful weapons to attack enemies. Today, building catapults is a popular hobby both at home and in the classroom. Designing and building launchers is a popular science project that enables students to demonstrate their understanding of the laws of physics, gravity and projection.

Step 1

Lay the 6-inch block on a flat surface.

Step 2

Glue the clothespin lengthwise in the center of the wood block.

Step 3

Allow time for the glue to completely dry. Glue the 1-inch cube to the tip of the open end of the clothespin. Be sure to glue only half of the cube onto the end of the clothespin.

Step 4

Allow time for the glue to dry. Glue the flat side of the Popsicle stick to the top surface of the cube, leaving about 2/3 of the stick free. Be sure the stick is securely attached to the wood cube.

Step 5

Glue the small container to the end of the Popsicle stick, leaving enough room when you push down to launch the egg.