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DIY Slingshots

Spend some quality time with your child or grandchild and have some good old-fashioned fun making slingshots and learning how to use them properly, too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Yield: 1

Equipment

  • Drill with Driver Bit
  • Scissors

Materials

  • 1 - piece Y-shaped Wood ~ 12" Long x 6" Wide
  • 1 - Strong ½" Thick Rubber Band
  • 2 - ½" Self-Tapping Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws
  • 1 - piece Heavy Plastic or Leather ~ 3" Long x 1" Wide

Instructions

  • Cut a rubber band in half.
  • Cut 2 small holes in the heavy plastic or leather, about 1" from either side.
  • Feed the rubber band through the two holes you just made in the heavy plastic or leather. This will be the pocket of the slingshot.
  • Next, attach the ends of the rubber band to the Y of the wood. Use a drill to drive the screws into either end of the Y, securing the rubber band to the wood.
  • After having a conversation about safety, find some small balls and a good target, take aim and shoot!