Powerful Plywood Slingshot

by struth novo in Workshop > Woodworking

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Powerful Plywood Slingshot

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in this instructable you will learn how to make a beautiful slingshot from a piece of 18 mm plywood

Materials / Tools

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you need plywood preferably 18 mm, a pen, a scroll saw or jig saw, crystal clear, slingshot bands. If you like this instructable please check out my youtube channel below

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqoViJqz7ZjADNhR2oO1Ttg

Finding a Design

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You need to find a good design I recommend something simple for your first try.

Cutting It Out

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Print the design out and glue it on to the wood then start to carefully cut it out with a band saw or jig saw a coping saw will work too but will take a long time.

Sanding

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You start by rounding the edges with 80 grit then sand it to as high of a grit as you want 100,120,200 and 300 grit

Finishing It Up

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Finally it's time to give it 3 coats of crystal clear on each side to finish it up and then it's done now you just need bands you can find them just ebay search for theraband gold slingshot bands

Just Have a Good Time

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Be safe and have fun with this powerful little shooter and do not forget to always wear eye protection.