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.
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:04 pm
by whoa044
Nice invention, I like it!
I don't know if a clothes pin would be strong enough to hold the tension of that.
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:18 pm
by boyntonstu
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.
Not an ordinary clothes pin, my custom "clothes pin" can hold back a 15 pound pull.
Add a few ounces of finger pressure and it should do 25 pound.
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:08 pm
by boyntonstu
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Slingshot on a stick progress
Everything is made of cheap 5/8" plywood.
Getting there...
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:35 pm
by Pete Zaria
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).