Building a SLINGSHOT From Scratch (step by Step)

And slingshot is one of those projects on the must make a list. If you make it from a single piece of wood the arms have a tendency of breaking off. Are used a piece of plywood and was very pleased with the result. In this video I go through it step-by-step on exactly how I made the entire slingshot

I just drew the the slingshot on a piece of plywood. Plywood has grain going in multiple directions which makes it really strong! My old one was just a single piece of wood and the arms just snapped off!

To get the correct curve I used a 2" forstner and drilled a hole along the curve. Then I cut around the out line with my bandsaw.

Once you have it cut out I cleaned up the outside with a disk sander and a file. I wanted to add some round edges, to do this I used the router. The router left some burs and burn marks, to get rid of these I spent A LOT of time sanding! (It was worth it though)

Since I spent sooo much time sanding I had to put a nice finish on it, I used lacquer. I cant be happier with the finish!

To install the rubber bands I just cut two slots and slid them in to there slots

Now we can do some target practice! This thing really hits hard!!!!

It hits hard but not that hard. Those picture were from a 12 gauge! Hope you have fun trying to make yours!!