Build a Self-Propelled Hovercraft

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In this episode of "Some Assembly Required", Torben Ruddock tries 3 propulsion ideas on a home-made hovercraft he built with just plywood, a lawn chair and a shower curtain. It turns out that propulsion is easier than steering. Watch to see what works and the clever steering mechanism.

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