[raventree78]

Made this slingshot from a bolt and wing nut. Was inspired by a project by Metrograde. Can't wait to try it out

 

[StringSlap]

Very cool!

 

[raventree78]

Another one, a little smaller though

 

[StringSlap]

Where there's a thing, there's a sling!

 

[Island made]

Very cool!

 

[Ibojoe]

You come up with the coolest stuff. That’s cool!

 

[MOJAVE MO]

I've seen them, and they are truly brilliant! Your version is sweet!

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[MakoPat]

So very awesome.

 

[watcher by night]

I thought at first you meant a slingshot that shoots bolts (like for crossbows), but who knows, maybe it could do that to?

 

[raventree78]

I thought at first you meant a slingshot that shoots bolts (like for crossbows), but who knows, maybe it could do that to?

Hmmmm now you have me thinking, I may have to try setting up one of these for arrows. I wonder if the fletching would clear?

 

[watcher by night]

I thought at first you meant a slingshot that shoots bolts (like for crossbows), but who knows, maybe it could do that to?

Hmmmm now you have me thinking, I may have to try setting up one of these for arrows. I wonder if the fletching would clear?

Feather fletching might work... plus canting it forward. Who knows, but it would be very cool if it did work well.

 

[wll]

Made this slingshot from a bolt and wing nut. Was inspired by a project by Metrograde. Can't wait to try it out

What size wing nut is that, is that a 1/2" bolt or larger ?

wll

 

[raventree78]

The larger one is indeed 1/2 inch, the smaller is 5/16. The wing nut is just what they had on hand at the Lowes nothing special. I am including a picture of how they are set up currently. The wrap is a dna braid. I think I am going to re do them with something under the paracord to further prevent slipping. If you have any other questions let me know

 

[J3ff]

Crazy cool

 

[wll]

The larger one is indeed 1/2 inch, the smaller is 5/16. The wing nut is just what they had on hand at the Lowes nothing special. I am including a picture of how they are set up currently. The wrap is a dna braid. I think I am going to re do them with something under the paracord to further prevent slipping. If you have any other questions let me know

On the 1/2 wing nut, what is the gap.. that is very interesting, Do they make a 5/8" wing nut or 3/4" ?

Hum, this could be something to work on as a fast and dirty who cares if I lose it slingshot !!

wll

 

[raventree78]

On the 1/2 inch wingnut you have a slightly over 1 inch gap bare, as in before mounting bands. 3/4 and 5/8 wing nuts are available but are expensive and probably would have to be mail ordered.

 

[wll]

On the 1/2 inch wingnut you have a slightly over 1 inch gap bare, as in before mounting bands. 3/4 and 5/8 wing nuts are available but are expensive and probably would have to be mail ordered.

Yep, I checked that out so 1/2" is the way to go. What tube are you using ?

wll

 

[crypter27]

Awesome job bro!

 

[raventree78]

I ended up using contact cement to attach a piece of leather around the bolt part to keep the paracord from slipping, then re-wrapping the paracord. I had 2040 singles on it before but am going to up it to 1842 singles to give my 3/8 steel more power. When I get it all together I will post some more pictures.

I like your thinking as to it being a "tossable" frame, the parts are cheap and it is easy to make this style of shooter. I was actually inspired by Metrograde. On his site he made one from hardware but his was way more refined than mine.

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

Awesome little shooter! I'll never cease to be amazed at what can be used to make a slingshot. Looks like something fun and easy to make/carry.