How Do You Make A Sling Shot?
Most slingshots (like slings) are not merely toys. With the right construction and ammunition, this ancient device can also be a lethal weapon suitable for hunting small game in a survival situation. This article provides instructions for making a catapult-type slingshot, an old and remarkably simple design. It’s fun to make and fun to shoot at targets, but it can be dangerous, so never shoot it in the direction of people or animals. • Find a sturdy, y-shaped piece of wood. You can make slingshots with forked branch of just about any size, but piece about 6-9 inches long, with a fairly uniform thickness of 1-2 inches generally makes a strong, easy-to-use slingshot. Try to find a piece with as few imperfections as possible; even moderate cracks can render your slingshot dangerous or unusable. If there are knots or bumps you can cut or sand them off. • Peel off the bark. With the bark gone the slingshot will be more comfortable to hold. You may need to let the branch dry a little before
The human plight for survival has always tested the ingenuity of man. In the desire to survive, human beings devised tools for hunting, including the slingshot. While it may no longer be necessary to use one, you may be interested in learning how to make a slingshot yourself, either for fun or just to scare innocent animals who have carelessly wandered into your backyard. Step 1 Gather your materials. To make a sling shot you’ll need a Y-shaped piece of wood that was cut, not broken, from a tree; a thick rubber band; smaller rubber bands for fastening; a piece of leather you can cut up; cording; sticky tape and a knife. Step 2 Prepare your forked stick. Peel any and all bark off the forked, Y-shaped stick by scraping it with the knife, then trim it so it is smooth and even. Step 3 Let the wood dry in a cool, dry place. You will then want to wrap the handle so it’s easier to hold by wrapping it with cord. Step 4 Tape one end of the cord to the stick, wrap it tightly around the handle an
