How to Create a Biro (Pen) Launcher

Hone up your sharpshooting skills with a Biro pen launcher. It takes only a few minutes to create a launcher that can be used for hours of fun target practice. A paper plate makes a perfect target for you Biro pen launcher.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Sharp knife
• 1 Biro pen
• 1 rubber band, medium sized
• Wooden chopstick or wooden skewer
• Paper plate

1. Cut the bottom of the Biro pen where the ink tube ends and discard the nib.
2. Cut around the top of the Biro pen. If you're careful, you can cut clear through the pen, but there's a risk that you may be squirted if you pierce the tube. Remove the ink tube and discard it. Remove the small black plastic mechanism and discard it, as well.
3. Cut about a quarter off of the top of the cap and replace the cap on the pen.
4. Slide a rubber band under the pen holder.
5. Sharpen the end of a chopstick or skewer. Load the skewer or chopstick into the barrel of the Biro pen launcher.
6. Launch the skewer or chopstick by pulling back the rubber band and letting it go.
7. Draw a target on a paper plate and prop it up in a safe place for target practice.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to use a medium-sized rubber band. A large or small rubber band won't work.
• If you don't have a chopstick or a skewer, a 1/8-inch wooden dowel can be substituted. Cut the dowel to about 7 inches and sharpen the end.
• A Biro pen launcher is for target shooting only.