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So when we found this great post on how to build your own DIY flamethrower, there was no question that it would get a mention on our blog.

NOTE: 800Hightech in no way condone the use of this or any DIY weapon for destructive or illegal purposes. We can not be held responsible for your actions, so if you do wish to build yourself a homebrew flamethrower, do so with proper care and attention. Bases and Military Installation Ban Activities like this for obvious reason.

Designed and built by Roland Tower, this DIY flamethrower was rigged up using $100 worth of random bits from a hardware store. A very temping project for any testosterone fueled male. Keep reading to view a video clip of the homemade flamethrower.

First up is the gun. Using PVC piping, the correct connectors and a couple of valves, you should be able to build a flame projecting gun. As you can see in the picture, everything fits together very nicely with no need for modifications to any of the components.

The next image shows how the hose connects to a stop valve, which is then connected to a short pipe nipple that’s tapped directly into the tank.

The tank is also made up from PVC piping. At either end of the tanks are two 90 degree elbows which have been welded together to form a 180 elbow. The elbows are then welded to the straight pipes, one of which has a T-junction.

Before assembling the other parts, Two standard pipe holes need drilling and threading in the tank. One is used for the outlet to the hose, the other is used to pressurize the tank.

The tank is then cemented at both ends.

Then rigged up to an old backpack for mobility. The hose is connected to the backpack though a hole cut into the bottom of the bag.

A tire pressure valve or Schrader valve is then added to tank to help pressurize the device.

Next comes some safety measures. In Roland’s own words,

Since I would soon be running the distinct risk of giving myself heat-assisted, deep tissue exfoliation, I was extra-careful to make sure there weren’t any leaks. I used up a lot of Teflon tape.

Making sure the cleanout cap is on nice and tight you can then add water for a test run.

Attach the compressor and turn on the air. If there are no leaks, you can begin testing with water.

Pretty damn powerful hey? Now its time to add a pilot light in the form of a blow torch.

Viola, the finished product.

Just add fuel, in this case, denatured alcohol ( PVC is soluble in gasoline).

And starting flaming away.