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Convertible Slingshot on a Stick
Simple design, strong, convertible, lightweight, dirt cheap, easy to make.
The clothes pin trigger and another slider in reverse to be added.
Length 48" x 1" wide x 5/8" thick cut from a 4' x 8' sheet of 5/8" plywood.
Rectangular hole was cut using with drills and a shaped and angled with a file.
Convertible Slingshot on a Stick
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boyntonstu
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Not an ordinary clothes pin, my custom "clothes pin" can hold back a 15 pound pull.whoa044 wrote:Nice invention, I like it!
I don't know if a clothes pin would be strong enough to hold the tension of that.
Add a few ounces of finger pressure and it should do 25 pound.
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boyntonstu
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Slingshot on a stick progress
Everything is made of cheap 5/8" plywood.
Getting there...
Slingshot on a stick progress
Everything is made of cheap 5/8" plywood.
Getting there...
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Pete Zaria
- Corporal 5
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Very cool - I like the simplicity and effectiveness. Nice work.
Once you have the design all finalized, I'd suggest adding a handle (or maybe just a forward grip on the bottom of the "stick") and rudimentary sights.
I noticed you were careful to keep it pointed "downrange" while cocking it (and I applaud your gun safety there) - I was thinking you could add a simple safety mechanism by attaching a small lever or pin that would prevent the clothespin from opening while you cock it, then release the lever/pin to put it "off safe" (ready to fire).
Peace,
Pete Zaria.
Once you have the design all finalized, I'd suggest adding a handle (or maybe just a forward grip on the bottom of the "stick") and rudimentary sights.
I noticed you were careful to keep it pointed "downrange" while cocking it (and I applaud your gun safety there) - I was thinking you could add a simple safety mechanism by attaching a small lever or pin that would prevent the clothespin from opening while you cock it, then release the lever/pin to put it "off safe" (ready to fire).
Peace,
Pete Zaria.