Build a Water Mortar

Put together your own drill lathe to make this super-soaking water mortar By Carl Morris

This water mortar is made from PVC using a variation on the “drill press lathe” technique from the book Eccentric Cubicle (MAKE). It launches over a quart of water per shot!

1. Parts and tools

image 30" of 1-1/2” schedule 40 PVC

image 24" of 2" schedule 40 PVC

image End caps for 2" PVC

Plumber’s silicone lubricant

Size 224 Buna-N O-rings (2)

6" of 1" ...

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