my lil niece and myself have been engaging in paint ball type antics around our house involving drinking straws and frozen peas. I want a C02 powered lil pea shooter to pelt her, she keeps winning :(
-- etherman, Aug 23 2006

Spud Launcher http://www.sciplus....&cartLogFrom=Search
[Galbinus_Caeli, Aug 23 2006]

Fill vacuum cleaner with peas, set to 'blow'.

(Does anyone still make a cleaner with a 'blow' setting?)
-- egbert, Aug 23 2006


Make sure you go for the back of the legs.
-- skinflaps, Aug 23 2006


lil neices don't make good pelts [etherman], and questions might be asked about her disappearance.
-- ConsulFlaminicus, Aug 23 2006


You're looking for a spud gun - powered by a simple spring-loaded compressed air mechanism, armed by sticking the working end into a spud (potato). Will work with peas too (or, at least, my one used to).

(Do not confuse with the spud howitzers these things have evolved into - per a quick Internet search - these are strictly Saturday night special format.)
-- DrCurry, Aug 23 2006


// (Do not confuse with the spud howitzers these things have evolved into - per a quick Internet search - these are strictly Saturday night special format.) //

I'm glad you said that. I pictured some little girl getting blown away by a potato. Actually kind of funny in my mind, but wouldn't be a great idea to implement. This would be bad for reality.
-- NotTheSharpestSpoon, Aug 23 2006


Sounds a lot like an Airsoft gun.
-- half, Aug 23 2006


Soft air guns are baked. This appears to be what the author is calling for.
-- Texticle, Aug 23 2006


Pea can? Nuts...
-- lostdog, Aug 26 2006



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