Cubicle Wars Crossbow
by mitchellguyon in Living > Office Supply Hacks
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Cubicle Wars Crossbow
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Deep down we all know that we all still love playing with our friends. The question becomes "How? We don't want to get caught at work?"
Materials
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You Will Need:
1x chopstick
8x rubber bands
4x pencils
1x straw
2x adhesive file tabs
Wrap the Pencils
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Take two pencils and put them end to end. Use one rubber band at each end. A cross over pattern works best.
Crossbar
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This will become the crossbar, the end to end is so the metal cuff on the erasers will hold the two rubber bands used as the bowstring.
The Main Components
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The two facing the same way will become your support and handle. The other will be your crossbar, or bow.
Attach the Two
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Making sure to center the handle under the bow and wrap twice then attach the bowstrings at each end. Continue to wrap and make the two as solid as possible.
The Crossbow
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the crossbow is now 90% done.
Finish Up
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Using two of the adhesive tabs, attach the straw and then load the chopstick. Ready to fire!
--- IMPORTANT NOTE ---
This is strictly for entertainment, do not aim at a person or yourself. You'll poke your eye out.
If your boss comes around simply fold up or throw in a drawer.