Here is a classic Swing Arm launcher as Described first by Scott Chesnut. With a modified launch head using removable launch tubes, and internal "O"ring sealing system. Quite similar to the Clark cable launcher head used by Gordon McDonough. Note for newcomers: ------------------- This is not the cheapest option as far as launching is concerned. There is quite a few designs around. Simpler, and cheaper as well. If you want to find out see my page of links at the end of the general index. for myself price wasn't a concern. i wanted something "ultra safe" for my kids. with plenty of room to add and improve. anyway if building it fancies you. Here is the "recipe" Supplies: --------- The Frame is all 3/4 inch gal. Reduced to 1/2 inch for the accessories. From left to right: 1 col: Air intake and pressure gauge to 180 PSI 2 col:150 PSI Safety valve with manual release and ball valve for an extra 100 PSI safety valve. or accessories. 3 col: "One way valve" (reversed) ,4 inchs gal flange , stainless steel bolts, and 180 lbs swing arm. 4 col: launch head Note: All the components necessary for the construction of the launcher are available at a reasonable sized Hardware store carrying plumbing supplies. Apart from 3 or 4 things: 1) the Pressure gauge : For good ones. Look in second hand shops or small antiques shop for cheap but still good ones.Scrounge one from a cheap air pump or mini compressor.) You may need to take it to a engineering shop to have a proper fitting done due to the small unusual thread) 2) the safety release valve : you could do without i suppose.. But being able to depressurize the bottle if something goes amiss is a plus. Now You may be able to find this part at your hardware store. but a wholesale plumbing supplier is more likely to stock it. 3) The 21.5 mm (1/2 in) White PVC tubing: same as above. 4) the handle clamp: This one you will have to go to a engineering tools supplier to get it. as it is a specialized item not likely to be stocked anywhere else. See further down the slide show for an adress.