[Henry the Hermit]

This is actually my first successful bent-rod slingshot and was made about 6 months ago. It is a small frame, 5 1/4 inches high, but measures 3 inches between fork tips, so can safely shoot just about anything that will fit in the pouch. From the bottom of the frame to the start of the forks is 3 inches, the forks are 2 1/2 inches long and the width of the grip (less wrapping) is 1 1/4 inch. The tips are 1 inch long. The tubes are 8 inches from fork tip to pouch. At first, I shot it as just a bare frame, but later added a piece of scrap mahogany to the handle, making it a lot more comfortable to shoot.

After I got back from North Carolina, I added a paracord wrap and lanyard, fattening up the grip a bit and, imo, improving the looks. I had changed to Theraband Red tubes in September. I've since learned that the string ties on the tubes are unnecessary.

I have written a short tutorial on how to make aluminum bent-rod frames, and anyone who wants to copy this one or any of my slingshots is welcome to do so. See the tutorial at http://hanksplace.in...hots/bent-rods/

 

[philly]

Very cool, good simple instructions and as you say, minimum tooling needed, I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
Philly

 

[NaturalFork]

I love these slingshots more than probably anything else I have seen on this site. Very nice work.

 

[shot in the foot]

Thats a handy little slingshot, a top pocket job, very nice work, jeff

 

[Martin]

I really like these. Like Jeff said they are handy little pocket shooters, nice work.
Martin.

 

[jmplsnt]

Nice work Henry and also very good for passing on what you know. A little slingshot like that looks like it would be very handy and a lot of fun.

 

[Dayhiker]

I think that is a great little piece of gear. Thanks for the instructions, Henry, and good job on them.

This may be something I can do while I'm waiting for my hands to recover -- except for the wrapping and wood work.

 

[The Gopher]

thank you so much for your work on the tutorial, i am goign to get started on it ASAP!