Upgrading Grant's Blowgun: Compressed Air Edition!

In this exciting video, we take on the challenge of upgrading Grant Thompson's famous blowgun to the next level! Grant, the original King of Random, created a blowgun that quickly became a family favorite. However, we wanted to see if we could enhance its power and performance by introducing compressed air into the mix. Join us as we dive into the world of DIY upgrades and see just how much more powerful we can make this already impressive tool! Subscribe now to catch all the action and upgrades!
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[@DNice337]

Finally some content that Grant would actually create if he was still here.

[@BenCos2018]

agreed

[@michaelhanson5773]

Remember children, PVC and compressed air can be dangerous. It is rated for max 120psi however it can explode if there are any cracks, etc that make it weak. PVC also can be degraded by UV light and other condition that can impact its pressure rating. PVC shatters into small pieces and plastic pieces can be difficult to impossible to find on X-rays. There is a reason OSHA doesn't permit PVC to be used for compressed air applications. Not saying you should not do this with PVC, you just need to be aware of the risks and him saying in this video "can hold a lot of pressure safely" can be a bit misleading. Edit: speaking from experience. Made a potato cannon using compressed air and PVC. Only used 60 psi and one day it exploded while pressuring it. Had we been standing next to it instead of a bit away using a regulator to fill it, we could have been seriously hurt.

[@zumbazumba1]

Exactly use galvanized water pipe ,with its 4mm wall thickness it can hold a burst pressure of500 bar's ,something that you will never reach without pcp air rifle compressor .And even then that poor sprinkler valve will burst way before you ever reach that pressure.

[@coltonkoepp655]

Depends on the thickness of the PVC backyard scientist got 1" pvc above 1000 psi without rupturing

[@everythingballistic8812]

too bad, I'm using 150psi on mine but my pipe is rated to like 300psi

[@MrCecil_KD9WUS]

Schedule 80 PVC has a pressure rating of 210 psi to 1230 psi, depending on pipe size, and temperature. At 73°F the pressures are as follows: 2" = 400 psi. 3" = 370 psi Know your material

[@RandomBogey]

When my dad built one to shoot tennis balls/soda cans when I was a kid, he put a pressure relief valve on it so we couldn’t overfill it

[@jaydavis2142]

I remember I was still in middle school when he made the original and begged my mom to take me to Home Depot for the supplies

[@asiandrag0n]

I imagine ur mom was not expecting you to beg to go to Home Depot of all stores lol.

[@allen9108]

Same

[@Unpluckablechannel8503le]

Did your mom let you go

[@jaydavis2142]

@@Unpluckablechannel8503le Yup I just had to pay for everything 😂

[@jonathanreyes1023]

I actually made it when I was in middle school with my dad

[@Streamstresss]

This is the first time in years that I've seen a video from you guys, and the mention of Grant tugged at my heart. God I miss him 🥹

[@TheKingofRandom]

We all miss Grant! What a champion! -Jarom

[@daniel1981de]

I love the new attitude of how the show is. Reminds me of when I first started watching. Reminds me of Grant.. (RIP) Grant would be proud.

[@the___dude]

Omgg seeing that original blowgun brought back a lot of memories

[@MacStrange]

How nice to see the new generations retracing their fathers' joy in science. I hope one day that my son will also want to dream about my memories. Best regards guys

[@jaycetherrien6174]

These are the videos we missed and needed. Gonna be the best channel come back

[@JoeA1974]

Loving the TKOR videos lately.. big fan As a master plumber since 99' that's worked with PVC since 1991 I can guarantee you that little drop of primer wasn't going to ruin the seal 😂 there's some of the exact same solvents in the glue. Acetone, tetrahydrofuran, cyclohexanone... The only thing different about the glue is that it also contains pvc resin and silica. Keep up the awesome new videos.. informative and entertaining 👌 TKOR like the old days. 👍 ❤ you guys

[@memeland6450]

Glad you’re carrying the torch 🔦

[@YodaIamnot1981]

I must have missed the original but this is awesome. I like how you are revisiting Grant’s past projects and in this case improving upon it. I respect that. About the competition, I think it was a bit one sided but a win is a win. This is just me but I think the loser should run a mile while screaming let the random happen while giving out free merch. Just an idea.

[@billhacks]

A great throwback.

[@viola_case]

I'm getting really emotional. I didn't think Grant's style of content would return; it's really great to see the original type of video come back! When the boring clickbait videos started, it felt like the channel owners were disrespecting Grant's legacy, a man I looked up to and hope to emulate. Returning to backyard science and DIY faux-weaponry really takes me back. I can't wait to see where this goes.

[@TheKingofRandom]

We’re both emotional on this one. Bringing back Grant’s legacy is the greatest reward I could ask for out of this journey. I’m glad you appreciate the direction! -Jarom

[@pqrstsma2011]

thanks Jarom, for bringing back these fun project videos; i'm starting to enjoy watching TKOR videos again....

[@pvanukoff]

Suggestion for the loser: The loser has to perform in a mini-talent show. It could be singing/karaoke, dancing, juggling, magic tricks, doing a comedy routine, etc. but it should be something they're not already good at.

[@SuperTezey]

Just one word: AMAZING!

[@Danwhatarethose]

I love this channel everyone who has been on it now and in the past!

[@YoshaLegends]

Hey Jarom, very good your taking control as the host for the channel, from my two cents, could you bring back the old logo, unlike the new, dull logo, the old one had character with the crown and caution triangle. It's like logos are becoming too simplified these days. If you could try some b roll shots as well that would be awesome. Have a great day! :D

[@godofflames5427]

this is the type of stuff we wanted thank you guys quickly becoming my favorite channel again

[@pvanukoff]

This episode is like a cross between MythBusters and GMM. Loved it!

[@allen9108]

Thank you Jarom. Every new video is random. This content will make you a king. Please keep making videos

[@Biggdaddy903]

Grant was one of my first follows when I encountered KZbin back with his solar scorcher. I have been a dedicated tkor fan from there. When I heard Grant had passed away I was devastated but still a huge fan of the channel. Love everyone there keep making great videos and I will keep watching.

[@RicoOCHO85]

Superb...waiting for the plutonium edition of the air gun

[@GunaMask]

😈

[@notchristopherabc]

can't wait for the Van de Graaff generator.

[@QuietStorm44777]

Ahh that was delightful! Long live the Kingdom of Random 🤟😎

[@LordStevenStone]

I remember watching the original video when I was in middle school now I’m a college graduate time flys for sure

[@vickigonya9432]

I like the under arm carriage vs the over the shoulder. Looks more stable

[@viniciusnoyoutube]

Very clear and concise instructions.

[@pvanukoff]

Nice! I made the original one with my son many years ago.

[@Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P]

The person who lost has to sing a song from Frozen while eating beans

[@Sr.DudeGuy]

The competition is uneven, he set the targets up so that the bullseye is perfectly level with where he holds the cannon while he gets her to agree to shoulder mount the cannon causing her to have to aim down while he only has to keep the cannon level...

[@yorkleroy5605]

For the final round she held it under arm and hit the red first shot

[@michaelcrouse9334]

I say you both won and both lost... so for Jarom, I'd say make him dress up like a ballerina and for her, make her wear a t rex inflatable for a day. lol

[@TheKingofRandom]

I put this on the list of ideas!! -Jarom

[@janaesALLthat]

These are great ideas 😅

[@michaelcrouse9334]

Glad I could help, I am full of all kinds of smart ideas lol@@janaesALLthat

[@TheKingofRandom]

@janaesALLthat I vote we do this one and go out in public. We should film the whole experience. Maybe hit the mall, a restaurant, and a park.

[@sandy-iw6on]

I like the way the channel is now going 🤩. Jarom brings back the old TKOR energy. I've always thought grant as a man who's had some on spot ideas. Like the hairclip crossbow for example. I'm pretty sure that grant saw a hairclip on the dressing table and thought,"why don't I make a crossbow out of it?" Ha Ha. And thus the name 'THE KING OF RANDOM'! And I see the same spirit within you Jarom. So best of luck in your future endeavours!

[@geoffreyluu196]

Make sure when messing with batteries and wiring, never let the positive and negative terminals touch. They should always be separated.

[@asherdowney1034]

A nice throwback video

[@winstonsmith3696]

I made mine with a simple turn valve and half inch barrel. You can shoot glass marbles. You can also cut off an inch of barrel to make a mold for wax slugs.

[@thestoryteller9327]

Old tkor vibe is back

[@zoomcenter]

wow that is so cool

[@urownpersonalgod]

You are doing great things jarom, keep it up! XD

[@TheKingofRandom]

I’ll do it just for you! I’ve got your back!! -Jarom

[@corrpendragon]

This was so fun!! I love your guys' energy. Side note, was a 9v battery not strong enough for the switch? It would just be easier to use than a whole power tool battery. Either way, such a cool toy!

[@TheKingofRandom]

Sprinkler valves are meant to run on 24v but 20 is enough. A 9v wouldn’t be enough. -Jarom

[@user-xr5gs6nx7s]

wow realy good videoe i wonder why the views are so low keep up the good work

[@nigelman9506]

I have to say your winding of the PTFE tape is perfect, it leaves it with a taper which gets tighter as you screw it in

[@TheKingofRandom]

It really is an art! -Jarom

[@nigelman9506]

@@TheKingofRandom Then I'm an artist ;)

[@MrMarina101000]

This video was fun!

[@DerOpa.]

Worth it again, to join this chanel.

[@Arvi89]

This is great, that's the content I liked :)

[@TheKingofRandom]

Awesome, thank you!

[@allanfahrenhorst-jones6118]

Excellent video. 👍❤️😇

[@TheKingofRandom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Airsoft-Assassin187]

Guys let’s help them bring this channel back!!! LIKE, COMMENT,SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE TO A FRIEND!

[@kchorman]

Red is red Jarom. Give her the win since she hit it first.

[@janaesALLthat]

Thanks for the vote! 😊

[@TheKingofRandom]

You and Janae are both going to time out! -Jarom

[@therealsans6937]

Perfect for home defense 😂

[@mus_xr4653]

Nice

[@maxfield9873]

playing a 3 chord song of choice on a ukulele🤪

[@chrismayer8990]

Janae has a great charisma and is super funny. 🤩I hope to see her in front of the camera more often! Keep up the good work. 👍 I have subscribed to the channel again.

[@TheKingofRandom]

You’re going to get your wish! -Jarom

[@86holt]

Now if she had more practice than Jarom, she'd still be arguing that she was better 😂

[@janaesALLthat]

Yup… sure would… lol 😂

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

That was AWESOME! As far as the winner goes, experience does count IMHO… SO! I vote this to be a draw and both of y’all flip a silver coin for the punishment… Heads: skydive. Tails: a ride in an aerobatic aircraft. Have fun! ❤

[@krakerjak9000]

I still have my original one

[@jaygeeantonio]

Grant raised me a lil bit tbh its hard watching these days and not seeing him

[@TheKingofRandom]

Same he is missed

[@chuckypanado2269]

Does this qualify as a compression cannon? I've checked laws in my country (Namibia) and a combustion cannon (like a potato gun) is illegal. But this does not use an explosive (like alcohol (hairspray, etc.)), so hopefully I can legally build this thing. Looks quite deadly though.

[@Ekipsogel]

This uses high pressure from a pump, not anything explosive or burning, so it shouldn’t be considered a “combustion cannon”.

[@billhacks]

This would be more like a pneumatic (air) rifle.

[@QuietStorm44777]

🔥🔥💪💪😎🤟

[@vergildante0196]

crazzyyy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Jackbour]

Hey the king of random

[@KNIGHT-RIDER-DODGE-CHALLENGER]

How to put copper and aluminum in the ink⚡️

[@tbone-rex4575]

I resubscribe because of this cund of content :]

[@thestoryteller9327]

I miss him 😢😢😢😢

[@TheKingofRandom]

We all do. No one can replace the OG King! -Jarom

[@86holt]

Colorado + winter = cold tub soak (NOT a plunge, but an actual 5 min soak)

[@wilgarcia1]

Where's Grace? our usual queen of random?

[@TheKingofRandom]

She’s got her own channel now! Go check it out! Constantly Curious -Jarom

[@wilgarcia1]

@@TheKingofRandom cool thanks

[@patrickm2185]

Jarome for the win 🏆 🙌 🎉😂

[@Idiot354]

holy sht

[@TuckerCarlson323]

Is that a perm

[@corrpendragon]

Nope, it's real lol! Believe it or not, this is short for Jarom 🤣

[@TheKingofRandom]

Totally natural! -Jarom

[@janaesALLthat]

His curls are natural and he’s very proud of that

[@karlohorcicka7388]

You might just be the one to save this channel after all those "what happens if..." sadness

[@brandonweigel3694]

Please wear eye protection next time. Those things can ricochet.

[@pvanukoff]

Seriously -- and they did bounce off the target several times!

[@Official_kojelly]

Who's the new guy?

[@NJBeemaster]

I bet she's LEFT EYE DOMINANT and doesn't know it. That makes a huge difference on aim.

[@pvanukoff]

I think Jarom just had an unfair advantage from testing the thing hundreds of time.

[@TheKingofRandom]

Good thought. I test her next time I remember. She really did well! -Jarom

[@janaesALLthat]

I think you might be right! How do you figure out which eye is dominant??

[@TheKingofRandom]

I’ll show you. It’s easy easy.

[@davismorehead2494]

You could have just used 3 nine volt batteries. Would have been more compact

[@fredlllll]

that competition thing is already pulling the channel back towards what it was before jarome. just let him do his thing like grant did. just building awesome and sometimes questionable stuff

[@TheKingofRandom]

“Sometimes questionable” I like your thought process… -Jarom

[@ahildreth24]

Boooooo, Come on Janea, at least lose gracefully 😂

[@janaesALLthat]

That was full of grace… come on! 🎉😂

[@VycanRL]

The chemistry between them... Just saying.

[@QuietStorm44777]

13:32 hmm fun and g-rated how about.. A loser has to run away from the winner (the children too if they are feeling up to it!) whilst being shot at with darts (padded clothes of course and probably Definitely not using the pressurized version 😂) wearing balloons filled with a powder of some kind? 😂 Feel free to add or take away things you want from this 😎👍

[@TheKingofRandom]

That does sounds like fun!! I’ll put it on the list of ideas! -Jarom

[@QuietStorm44777]

Nice! Glad you like it! 😎And welcome to the team! Or I suppose you've been here for a while already... Ah well re-welcome then! 😂 😁

[@weatheredge3213]

i hope you are doing btw

[@mejrimouhamedali1011]

like it

[@screenchart]

Who the hell is this?

[@TheKingofRandom]

I’m an old friend of Grant’s! -Jarom

[@1337Shockwav3]

So um ... where is Grace?

[@TheKingofRandom]

She’s behind the scenes at TKOR and she’s got her own channel now too! Constantly Curious. Go check her out! -Jarom

[@whitegod9223]

Monki 🐒 hehehe

[@BoredOutOfMyMindLol]

bruh

[@Sirtigereg]

Loser does the toe of Satan challenge

[@weatheredge3213]

first

[@KIERONwasTaken]

Who are you

[@TheKingofRandom]

I’m an old friend of Grant’s! Here to bring the fun back! -Jarom

[@adilmzese5346]

Who tf is this?

[@TheKingofRandom]

I’m a friend of Grant’s from back in the day! -Jarom

[@bubbayee-yee2799]

Why does she scream on every shot?!

[@TheKingofRandom]

I don’t know but it was so funny!! I wish you could’ve been there! -Jarom

[@jacob2823]

Why does your hair always look wet

[@hillarydowney4757]

Eat a spoon of mayonnaise

[@TheKingofRandom]

Oh gross! I thought we were friends! -Jarom

[@janaesALLthat]

Ew… no

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

@@janaesALLthat fine a spoon of vegemite.

[@savagedias]

Grant made this channel cool. Nate & Calli had decent chemistry even if her laughing was forced at times. Grace is a scientist & I loved listening to her explain things. The current host just can't hold my interest. I hate to unsub but I can't make it through a video now. Sorry dude, I hope you find your thing but you came during the last kicks of a dying channel. Best of luck to you.

[@TrickyPage]

Wtf i just finished rewatching blowgun video what are the chances

[@voicelessgamer5298]

Damn...

[@Maccaclarke8989]

Heath ledger wish edition

[@TheKingofRandom]

But you still thought of Heath Ledger! -Jarom

[@user-ys1iy4fx8w]

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