So I've started to make a few of my own grenades...namely the ones that you can't generally buy.
I made the first one out of different diameters of pvc pipe (the white kind), with an inner dowel to add some strength. I used a combination of glues...Gorilla brand crazy glue and 5 minute epoxy. I still need to find something to use as a good base, as I was forced to cut out a circle of 1/32" brass and use that. For the tip on this one (which is a White Phosphorus M60), I found a bolt that fit the outside diameter of the pvc pipe almost identically. Ironically it also has a "P" embossed on the top.
Right now I'm at the primer stage...next will be the white paint, and finally the brown stripes for Willy Pete.
I'm also going to make another WP, some smoke, CS gas, a para-flare and likely a buckshot one. Just not sure how many of each yet.
This was a fun little project, and now that I know what I am doing, the next ones shouldn't take as long.
I used a hacksaw and a mitre gauge to make straight cuts. Used a dremel to clean up the edges and do any trimming that needed doing.
Side by side a Spat 'nade for size comparison.
"The Canadians are arming themselves!!"
