My best plywood Trio
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Looks like 1/4" thick wood? Why do you like your slingshots so thin? I like to make mine to be at least 3/4" up to 1" in thickness. It isn't for strength, I just like the feel and weight. Maybe I should try making some out of 1/2" to see if they would work for me.
Hey Smitty, Yep Its 1/4 inch Baltic Birch and it is exceeding strong. I understood the conciept years many years ago in the contruction industry that it is better that a good tool fit your hand. Most of my work consisted of using a circular saw and when I put my hand to a Worm Drive saw that was it I would use that till I cut my last board. And so it goes with these shooters. I was dissatisfied with the thick excessive shooters that never flet like it belonged till I began to use various thickness of plywood. I went through the entire range even used a 1-1/8 thick but when I got to the 3/8 it was right enough but I tried 5/16 then 1/4 inch thick and this was the very best to have strength for any band and even fork wont break it unless you shoot hex nut which I strongly discourage. But the 1/4 inch actually feel like it is part of the hand and you will be pleasantly surprised at how well you will do with it. I would say for you to at least try the 3/8 thickness and I also do not see a need for notching. The bands can slip with notching but my bands never ever slip without the notching. I find that the bands have a very good grip flat against the wood as it is. If you do try it let me know and send some video of your shooting.
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dgui, I agree, a slingshot doesn't have to be chunky to be comfortable, resist tension and shoot well. 1/4" good quality plywood should be good. Why not also try micarta? You should also try a T1; must of the one I've made recently are also about 1/4" and small. If you PM me your address, I'll mail you one.
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