Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hey Everyone, welcome back to Back To Basics. This episode is about Dartsmithing (making homemade darts), Below is a list of materials, links to where to purchase from McMaster-Carr along with some links to some of the Nerf Facebook Groups.
Materials:
(All the main parts can be found in local and Big Box Hardware stores, but can get costly due to quantity. The Links below are for your benefit and ease, I get nothing out of it other than helping you know what to look for.)
Foam Backer Rod or Foam Caulk Saver: Frost King is sold at Home Depot and Lowe’s other brands can be found in local Ace and True Values also orderable through Amazon, but amazon orders are large quantities)
#6 Zinc Washers: These are your weights for the darts. You can find packs of washers at your local hardware stores, the link below for McMaster Carr your cost is basically less than 1 cent per Washer.
Purchase Link: mcmaster.com/#90126A007
Felt Pads: Personally, I recommend the ones from McMaster Carr, due to amount you get, plus they are not hard as a rock, but they can be purchased at Home Hardware stores.
Purchase Link: mcmaster.com/#8771K1
Hot Glue Gun: Low Temp is recommended, you can find them as cheap as $2-$3 USD, but those will get too hot to use after a while.
Purchase Link: michaels.com/craft-smart-mini-glue-gun-low-temp/10301564.html#q=low+temp+hot+glue+gun&start=1
Hot Glue Refills: You can find these where ever Hot Glue Guns are sold, they are normally pretty cheap to get in bulk.
Purchase Link: michaels.com/surebonder-mini-glue-sticks/M10203512.html#q=hot+glue&start=1
Additional Materials:
-Razor/Knife/Something to cut the foam with.
-Pillow Case (preferably an old one)
-A Dryer
Links to Nerf Groups and for APOC 2017:
Nerfhaven: nerfhaven.com/index.html
Nerf Modders Welcome: facebook.com/groups/164130663628549
Philanerfia: facebook.com/groups/595503987293326
APOC 2017 Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/194189504442490/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22ref_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D
And Don’t forget to check out my other stuff:
My Facebook Page: facebook.com/griever2112
My Twitter: twitter.com/Griever2112
My Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1degXsbQREtTnqUhGvOFmw
Hey Everyone, welcome back to Back To Basics. This episode is about Dartsmithing (making homemade darts), Below is a list of materials, links to where to purchase from McMaster-Carr along with some links to some of the Nerf Facebook Groups.
Materials:
(All the main parts can be found in local and Big Box Hardware stores, but can get costly due to quantity. The Links below are for your benefit and ease, I get nothing out of it other than helping you know what to look for.)
Foam Backer Rod or Foam Caulk Saver: Frost King is sold at Home Depot and Lowe’s other brands can be found in local Ace and True Values also orderable through Amazon, but amazon orders are large quantities)
#6 Zinc Washers: These are your weights for the darts. You can find packs of washers at your local hardware stores, the link below for McMaster Carr your cost is basically less than 1 cent per Washer.
Purchase Link: mcmaster.com/#90126A007
Felt Pads: Personally, I recommend the ones from McMaster Carr, due to amount you get, plus they are not hard as a rock, but they can be purchased at Home Hardware stores.
Purchase Link: mcmaster.com/#8771K1
Hot Glue Gun: Low Temp is recommended, you can find them as cheap as $2-$3 USD, but those will get too hot to use after a while.
Purchase Link: michaels.com/craft-smart-mini-glue-gun-low-temp/10301564.html#q=low+temp+hot+glue+gun&start=1
Hot Glue Refills: You can find these where ever Hot Glue Guns are sold, they are normally pretty cheap to get in bulk.
Purchase Link: michaels.com/surebonder-mini-glue-sticks/M10203512.html#q=hot+glue&start=1
Additional Materials:
-Razor/Knife/Something to cut the foam with.
-Pillow Case (preferably an old one)
-A Dryer
Links to Nerf Groups and for APOC 2017:
Nerfhaven: nerfhaven.com/index.html
Nerf Modders Welcome: facebook.com/groups/164130663628549
Philanerfia: facebook.com/groups/595503987293326
APOC 2017 Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/194189504442490/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22ref_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D
And Don’t forget to check out my other stuff:
My Facebook Page: facebook.com/griever2112
My Twitter: twitter.com/Griever2112
My Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1degXsbQREtTnqUhGvOFmw
