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Slingshots are made up of two main parts: the frame, which is held by the user, and the power, which is used to launch the projectile. | Slingshots are made up of two main parts: the frame, which is held by the user, and the power, which is used to launch the projectile. | ||
* '''Y-shaped tree branch''': For the frame, a dogwood, hickory, and oak branch are recommended. The branch does not have to be perfectly shaped as a Y | * '''Y-shaped tree branch''': For the frame, a dogwood, hickory, and oak branch are recommended. The branch does not have to be perfectly shaped as a Y.<ref name="WH">Nickens, T. Edward "[https://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/hunting/2010/10/how-make-handmade-slingshot/ How To Make A Handmade Slingshot]", Field & Stream, 4 October 2010. Retrieved on 11 December 2022</ref> | ||
* '''Deer antlers''': Alternatively, deer antlers have an ideal shape and can also be used as a frame for the slingshot. A forked whitetail antler should provide the right size for small hands, while muley shed should be better for for larger hands | * '''Deer antlers''': Alternatively, deer antlers have an ideal shape and can also be used as a frame for the slingshot. A forked whitetail antler should provide the right size for small hands, while muley shed should be better for for larger hands.<ref name=":0">Miniter, Frank. "[https://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/2015/04/how-make-deer-antler-slingshot/ How to Make a Deer Antler Slingshot]", Outdoor Life, 8 April 2015. Retrieved on 11 December 2022.</ref> | ||
* '''[[Rubber]] and [[leather]]''': Slingshots powers are usually made up for high-powered rubber bands with heavy leather shot pouches to place the projectile in.<ref name="WH" /> | * '''[[Rubber]] and [[leather]]''': Slingshots powers are usually made up for high-powered rubber bands with heavy leather shot pouches to place the projectile in.<ref name="WH" /> | ||
== Crafting instructions == | |||
When using a tree branch as frame, it should be left drying three weeks once cut or retrieved.<ref name="WH" /> In the case of antlers, the tine tips and file grooves near the ends should be cut off.<ref name=":0" /> To attach the bands the frame, either a hole can be drilled (which should have a slightly smaller diameter than the band) or wrapped around the ends, in which case the bands ends should be trimmed.<ref name="WH" /><ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Use == | == Use == | ||
Revision as of 21:14, 11 December 2022
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A slingshot is a small hand-powered ranged weapon. The classic form consists of a Y-shaped frame held the hand, with two natural-rubber strips or tubes attached to the upper two ends. The other ends of the strips lead back to a pocket that holds the projectile. The hand grasps the pocket and draws it back to the desired extent to provide power for the projectile, up to a full span of the arm with sufficiently long bands.
Materials needed
Slingshots are made up of two main parts: the frame, which is held by the user, and the power, which is used to launch the projectile.
- Y-shaped tree branch: For the frame, a dogwood, hickory, and oak branch are recommended. The branch does not have to be perfectly shaped as a Y.[1]
- Deer antlers: Alternatively, deer antlers have an ideal shape and can also be used as a frame for the slingshot. A forked whitetail antler should provide the right size for small hands, while muley shed should be better for for larger hands.[2]
- Rubber and leather: Slingshots powers are usually made up for high-powered rubber bands with heavy leather shot pouches to place the projectile in.[1]
Crafting instructions
When using a tree branch as frame, it should be left drying three weeks once cut or retrieved.[1] In the case of antlers, the tine tips and file grooves near the ends should be cut off.[2] To attach the bands the frame, either a hole can be drilled (which should have a slightly smaller diameter than the band) or wrapped around the ends, in which case the bands ends should be trimmed.[1][2]
Use
Slingshots can be used to hunt small game, including turkeys, rabbits and squirrels.[1]
Dependencies
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Nickens, T. Edward "How To Make A Handmade Slingshot", Field & Stream, 4 October 2010. Retrieved on 11 December 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Miniter, Frank. "How to Make a Deer Antler Slingshot", Outdoor Life, 8 April 2015. Retrieved on 11 December 2022.
External links
- How To Make A Handmade Slingshot - T. Edward Nickens, 4 October 2010, Field & Stream
- How to Make a Deer Antler Slingshot - Frank Miniter, 8 April 2015, Outdoor Life
- Natural rubber band slingshot: survival tips, make slingshot in forest - Pre Technology, 13 April 2021, YouTube
- Made With Natural Ingredients Slingshot | slingshot challenge |making in mountain |pre technology - Pre Technology, 14 September 2021, YouTube
- How to Make a Sling Shot - wikiHow, 8 December 2021
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