DIY Pocket Slingshot

[ztirffritz]

My boy and I went camping this weekend and we talked about things that boys talk about…guns and slingshots, dragons and swords…he’s 6, almost 7. Anyway, we came up with an idea for how to make a slingshot similar to the PocketShot product that doesn’t cost much at all and is easy to make. When we got home we started making a prototype and I filmed it to put on my YouTube channel. My boy was super excited about that. I started to edit the video after we finished and saw that two other prominent YouTube personalities had produced similar videos in the last week. I didn’t intend to copy their ideas, but I guess if a good idea incubates long enough multiple people can “discover” it at the same time. Originally my thought was that this would be a fun project for children. We tested it using miniature marshmallows. I also found that foam ear-plugs work very well. But then I thought, "What about REAL ammo?" I tried some 3/8" steel BB shot that I have for my real slingshot and to my surprise it hurls those pretty well too, and well, it’s crazy fun.

Parts list:
1 x bottle of Gatorade
1 x balloon
Tools you’ll need:
1 x saw (I found that a standard wood saw worked best)
Sandpaper (60-80 grit)
Sandpaper (180-220 grit)

Our video:
https://youtu.be/rmR4DY9nrl0

[Lew Zealand]

Guinea pig food pellets are the same gauge as BBs and a whole lot cheaper. And hurt a lot less when you get tagged in the leg.

Just sumpin' to think about on a Tuesday Wednesday…

[TheTominator]

[OWC Jamie]

Cool vid.

That front yard look just like my first house. Curving walkway to front door with plants along side it. Except my driveway was asphalt, your looks like concrete.

[jdc]

production looks better than MS keynote.

[Speedy]

Frank, cute kid. It's nice when they get their good looks from their mother. And nice pocket slingshot design.

[testcase]

TheTominator wrote:

:agree:


That's the first thing I thought of too!