How To Build A Rocket (From Scratch)

Turn random household items into a fully functional hobby rocket, for under $10. In this video you'll see how to build the “Randomizer” Rocket, from scratch.

Some quick links to a few of the materials I used:

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WARNING:

This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume responsibility for the results of your actions. Playing with experimental rockets could result in serious injury, property damage and/or legal ramifications. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.

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Music by Scott & Brendo “Kitten Air” Instrumental

Project History & More Info:

The new “Screw-Lock" version features threaded PVC risers, that allow the motors to quickly be changed, for faster turn-around times, and they have built in ejection charges for popping out the parachute at apogee.

Last year I promised that if there was enough interest, I'd try to develop a rocket that could be used with the sugar motors .. and my goal was to build a version where the sugar motors could screw onto the bottom of the rocket for convenience.

At the beginning of the year, the Sonic Dad team reached looking to do some kind of a collaboration, and the timing was perfect. So I asked Ritchie if he could help me engineer a sugar rocket.

Most rocket clubs won't let you fly sugar motors, except on special experimental launch days. However, the “Randomizer” rocket can also be used with commercial “Estes” D12-3 and E9-6 black power motors. So if you go with those, there's a good chance they'll let you fly your rocket at any club launch.

The rocket can fly over 1,000 feet high, and depending on the winds, can stay in the air for around 5 minutes while it floats back to the ground, so it's important to be super cautious where, and when, you launch to avoid doing any damage.

This video completes the rocket building series, and I'm really excited to share my passion for building and launching rockets with completely home-made equipment. In my opinion, it's the best way to learn about how rocketry really works.
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[joey]

Rest In Peace you’re experiments will always be remembered😔

[amythest]

You are a life saver. My son is sick today and is missing a field trip to the aviation museum. They are building rockets. He has done this before with Scouts, but this is for school.
Your videos have helped my family in so many ways and today you have made a 13 year old boys sick day better. Thank you.

[TMACLE]

One of the first videos of yours that I actually tried, thanks so much man, RIP

[TheKingofRandom]

Some quick links to a few of the materials I used:

Screw lock sugar rockets

[ktprojects]

What hurts is that I will never see what else he could have made, but at least we still have videos like this.

[TheKingofRandom]

Some quick links to a few of the materials similar to what I used:

[joshmellon]

All of this comes together so well man. Grant really had a vision, you can really see his passion in it all. I wish this was around when I was growing up.

[Nighthawkinlight]

Champagne glasses for nose cones...Never would have thought of that one! Perfect choice. Excellent comprehensive rocket video, this is great.

[DupontandLowesWarrior]

Grant's Recent Death is a MASSIVE Tragedy For The YouTube Community 1980-2019

[NJC_]

Wish you could make a time machine, we are in need of one, R.I.P

[y_distaken]

I watched this video at least 5, 000 times trying to perfect my rocket, and I did. Thank you Grant 🙏

[dantewitter]

11:19 that ultimate bro moment when you’re so godly you can screw a non threaded thing into a threaded thing.

[kmie]

No offence but




Far better than 5 min crafts

[HobkinBoi]

Up next: How to build an intercontinental ballistic missile

[nomansguy]

The king may be gone but






The kingdom lives on…

[pauldeddens]

"For this project your gonna need a bottle of-"
*Sees gas relief bottle*
*Imagines rocket taking a laxative, and launching into orbit*
*Giggles inside*

[crxstalline_]

This video is the video that gave me an actual hobby, and completely changed my life. I am at such a loss for words. Rest in piece.

[gregquiring]

Miss You King of Random! At least your passing was while doing your passion. Your projects were the absolute BEST in the opinion of one who has been a born maker for 61 years.

[hackeronte]

I love the clean style you put into videos. Good job!

[senorpotato]

This is the first video i saw of him, I became a fan instantly. Still can't believe he's gone, he has left all of this for us, we must carry on the legacy he has left for us because time still turns the pages of the book its burnt...