How to turn a Pepper Mill into a Jet Engine

Is anybody else cursed with the inability to sit still? Seriously, I'm working like a dog right now (that is, a TON of work). But I can't get these little side projects out of my head? I think it must be the creative side of me...the artist, driving me to create and create and create.

Sometimes it's a blessing, but other times it's a curse. Either way, I end up creating some pretty cool stuff! It's a good thing I don't have a welder (a conscious decision, btw). Because I would have a whole garage + house full of metallic artwork.

So, it's Pinewood Derby time. And as the boys are using my garage to create their masterpiece, I am working on turning a wooden pepper mill into a jet-propelled (illegal) pinewood derby car. No joke!



Transforming:
This ------------------------> to THIS!










I will post an image (shortly) of my shopping list of items that I've been gathering. A $2 wooden pepper mill from the Goodwill. A used coffee mug ($1 from Goodwill). 8 LED 12v lights. 2 computer fans (high speed): one for thrust (front); and one for turbo acceleration (rear). And an entire pack of Copper Top 9-volts.

It's a fun project. I hate that it's commanding most of my brain space. This just means that I've got to get my work done quickly, so I can go out to the garage and get working on my latest wild hair.

As always, I'll keep you posted with pics.