Heavy Duty Slingshot

I wanted to create slingshot. I have problem because I could not find a suitable wood for slingshot. So, I decided to make it from other material...

1. Main frame - I found old bicycle from my childhood and I used front bicycle fork as main frame. That bicycle is small. Main frame is only 35 centimetres height. Ordinary slingshot should by smaller than i made but smaller bicycle frame does not exist. This size is not very practical but I can guarantee you the high resistance of this slingshot.
2. Elastic band - I bought 6x6 millimetres thick and 1 metre long band but I recommend you rather use smaller thickness (4x4 millimetres is good). In europe it cost about 1,3 euros (1,8 dollars) per meter. You can find this item in some Hobby & Model shop.
3. Grip - You can use tennis grip but i have chosen "bio" grip made from twine.
4. Cable ties - We use them for fixing bands to the main frame.

5. A little piece of strong cloth - is used as place for fired things (usually pebbles). I used strong natural cotton cloth but it should be rather used leather.

• I wanted to make my slingshot good looking. This sub-step is optional. I sprayed it using car metallic paint. (first picture)
• Then i made my "bio" grip. I cover a whole handle with twine. It's very simple and it looks good. (second picture)
• I sealed up all holes on my main frame with cork. (third picture)

Now you can easily mount band from each side using cable ties (first picture) and in the middle they must be connected by a piece of cloth (second picture).