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Raina Kennedy

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DIY: Large Sling Shot

3/13/2014

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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.
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You need One T fitting
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You need two 90 Degree fittings
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You need Two End Caps
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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
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You'll want to use this PVC cement to secure all the connectors. It's super strong and dries pretty quick.
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I used these Galvanized Full Clamps to secure the structure to our deck.
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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.
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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
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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.
5 Comments
is that all the instructions?
11/29/2015 06:48:31 pm

um

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Michael
5/19/2016 11:00:56 am

Nice, I'm going to do that this saturday for my birthday's son. Have a nice day

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donna link
9/9/2016 06:55:59 am

Hi,
What could i secure this to if i want to take it to a park for a b day party?
Thanks,
Donna

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Hi Donna
9/9/2016 07:51:49 am

I made these for an elementary school's field day. To secure them in grass, we pounded a rebar pipe into the ground. It worked perfectly. Any pipe will do.make sure the pipe sticking out of the ground sits inside the pvc pipe at least half way.

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Kathy
9/27/2017 09:01:31 am

I love this idea for the lake. How long are the posts cut for the sling itself




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