Rubber Band Ball Launcher

This is a ball launcher. It is easy to make, and the process is pretty fun, so let’s begin!!

- 1 - 1/4 “ PVC Pipe

- 1” Wood dowel

- 5/16” Wood dowel

- Sandpaper

- 4 Rubber bands

- Wood glue

- Acrylic paint (Red, Yellow, Blue, Black)

- Electrical tape

- 3D Printer

- Filament

Sketch the design.

*I designed a ball launcher with rubber bands on both sides like a drawing on the left, but later I changed my design to the right because I wanted to make it easier to hold it.*

Tinkercad the design to see how it will look and how it will work.

Print a ball that fits with the PVC pipe.

Then cut the materials into the right sizes (see the first picture for the measurements).

Drill a hole for the handle to fit in, then cut the top of the PVC pipe for rubber bands (I used a band saw, but you can use a differnt saw to cut it).

Tie two rubber bands together like in the picture.

Temporarily assemble the ball launcher to see if it works correctly.

Glue the handle, sand, and paint the power gauge.

For painting, you don't have to use the same color as me.

I launched the ball a few times, and the handle started to break, so add electrical tape to make it durable. And also paint the PVC pipe and ball too if you want!!

Now you've completed making a cool ball launcher. Play it with your friend or family!! Enjoy!!!!

See the video if you want to see how mine worked:)