Metal Slingshot
Let us make a slingshot from spare parts and items you have around the house.
Basically free (budget: 0-5$)
PDF with all the steps on the link below
Downloads
Supplies
- Coat hanger
- Pen
- Rubber band
- Tape
- Combination Plier
- Blade
Main Structure
- Remove the hook
- Clip the arms
Shape
- Bend the arms (rectangular U shape)
- Twist the hand grip edges (safety)
- Trim the plastic cover (just the tip)
Other Elements
- Disassemble the pen
- Split the rubber band
- Cut the pen’s ink chamber (2 small bits)
Tricky Part
Assemble the hanger, the ink chamber and the rubber band together
NOTE: it should be really tight!
Finish
- Repeat previous step for both arms
- Wrap the handle with tape (just to look cool)
Ammunition
Use the spare part of the hanger to create the ammo clip:
- Grab
- Fold
- Cut
- Repeat
Fire It
- Insert the clip on the rubber
- Pull and release!
Have Fun
- Practice
- Safety warning: clips can sink deeply
Alternatives
- If you think metal clips are too hardcore, just use folded paper
- My older brother made me a few slingshots like this when we were kids - I loved it! Instead of an hanger he used electric wire - give it a try too
for some reason I'm not able to embed a video - check the link below