DIY: Large Sling Shot

The boys are really into App games like Angry Birds and Grumpy Snowmen because of the sling shot features. I was surprised to learn how easy it was to create a life size one for them.  I chose PVC pipes because they are cheap and very easy to work with.  We have been slinging ice cubes with them but I plan to build a few targets this summer so we can all practice our aim.

You need One T fitting

You need two 90 Degree fittings

You need Two End Caps

White PVC Pipe. I used 1.5 inch. I felt it was rigid enough to support the pulling motion of the sling. You'll make five cuts. One long for the base, two short to connect the T to the base and the elbows. Two for the sides to support the sling shot and connect to the elbow

You'll want to use this PVC cement to secure all the connectors. It's super strong and dries pretty quick.

I used these Galvanized Full Clamps to secure the structure to our deck.

I drilled four holes ingot he PVC and fished the bungee cords through. This bungee cord was used from a hand held water balloon sling shot. I made another one using actual bungee cords and sewed them to nylon. This one was much easier for the kids to use. I plan to pick up another one to replace the sling system I sewed.

I tied a knot in the bungee and looped a long piece into the pipe and placed the cap over it. I also used the glue to secure the cap

For the bottom holes I knotted the bungee around a bolt and used duct tape to secure the the extra length to the PVC pipe.