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Post by strop2 on Oct 21, 2014 19:31:52 GMT 8
I have previously seen slingshot attachments on eBay but realized that the two slingshots I have are shaped differently and therefore a bought attachment would need work to fit correctly.
The following slingshot attachment took less than 90 min, clips into place, has an added screw for security (which is not really required), and can fire an arrow as long as 95cm more than 50m. To add more distance I could shorten the rubber bands to have a shorter arrow (less length = less weight), could add more rubber bands, and add a wrist support.
Photo 1 - selecting the correct size pvc for the job, in this case 33mm pipe with a joining end (which is a little thicker). 
Photo 2 - grinder with thin cutting blade. It can be difficult to mark and cut straight - take time and do it right. 
Photo 3 - using a hack saw to start off shaping using trial and error (no heat gun to be used for this project). 
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Post by strop2 on Oct 21, 2014 20:05:17 GMT 8
Photo 4 - the attachment is shaped to get the best fit, that means on and off several times with fine adjustments.  Photo 5 - the attachment slides on from the bottom and clicks into place. It physically can't move any higher than the fork in the slingshot. The arrow guide is shaped for the arrow to sit on and must be level with the rubbers as they attach to the slingshot.  |
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Post by strop2 on Oct 21, 2014 20:16:38 GMT 8
Photo 6 - finished attachment.
Photo 7 - a little force to push on attachment. Then screw, if required.
Photo 8 - attachment in place, project completed. For this slingbow, the arrow is gripped by the sling and pulled back with the arrow resting on the arrow rest. The screw can help attach other items such as a fishing reel. Cable ties can also be used. 
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Post by good on Oct 22, 2014 19:49:35 GMT 8
Cool. Could you show a picture of ready to fire slingshot together with the arrow? Thanks.
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Post by strop2 on Oct 23, 2014 21:35:12 GMT 8
As I thought, it was horrendous trying to take a photo of me firing the slingbow. I don't have an actual arrow but used a 'Gidgee' (a light hunting weapon used for small animals in remote Australia). The Gidgee when fired, worked the same as an arrow would. The Gidgee I used is 12 yrs old. I'll write more on Gidgee's in another Thread.
Photo 1 - It is difficult to see the Gidgee, due to the rubber bands.
Photo 2 - One end of the Gidgee has wire whipped to it. The Gidgee is normally thrust through a lizard, crab etc and into the ground, to stop the animal from escaping. The Gidgee used as an arrow does the same. 
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Post by overlord on Oct 24, 2014 11:36:06 GMT 8
Nice post, mate! Hmmm... now makes me wanna make a slingbow... hmmm...
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Post by good on Oct 24, 2014 14:54:26 GMT 8
Thanks mate for the last 2 photos. Now, I understand the whole slingshot set up better. You look good firing the "arrow".
Do you have a simpler to make slingshot for people who never made one before ?
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Post by overlord on Oct 27, 2014 10:09:25 GMT 8
Tried checking with a local shop (MDK Corp) if they carried Slingbows, unfortunately, only bows and crossbows.
Would definitely have to build my own.
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Post by strop2 on Oct 27, 2014 14:22:46 GMT 8
Basically, I make these things for food gathering or hunting. I have several other ideas I'm working on. I get an idea and then think it through until I know it works.
One of the best and easiest to build was a Pipebow. It was awesome but used a three man crew to fire it but the arrow went over 250m (750ft). It was made from a 35cm bamboo pipe (bamboo is another excellent resource), two screws and black rubber band. I made one in HCMC for rats, made out of metal tube and bungee cord (elasticized motorcycle strap) but it only had to propel a small spear quicker than I could thrust.
I'll put everything in the new DIY section when I get time.
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Post by overlord on Oct 27, 2014 14:31:16 GMT 8
If you go out to our provinces that have a shoreline (which is practically everywhere hehehe)... You will see that there are individuals with homemade spearguns.
I have handled one of these and it is pretty neat. distance is approximately about 30 to 50 meters (outside of water)
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Post by strop2 on Oct 27, 2014 16:10:54 GMT 8
The Pipebow is similar to a Speargun but doesn't have a trigger or handgrip. It should be easy to make a Pipebow with a handgrip (that would dispense with the guys to hold the pipe) and fire an arrow by myself up to 100m.
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Post by good on Oct 28, 2014 15:31:30 GMT 8
Thanks for this thread, strop2.
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Post by myrrph on Nov 3, 2014 8:18:23 GMT 8
good stuff. this is the thing I've been researching to make. The i have a mini gidgee that can fit mini bamboo skewer arrows.
now to make good small arrow heads :X
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Post by strop2 on Nov 3, 2014 14:01:25 GMT 8
I have making arrows and arrow heads in my head, I am currently concentrating on getting back into shape.
However, I have broken hacksaw blades that would suffice as arrow heads and 1mm thick metal brackets that could be cut to shape. I have soft wood and hard wood dowel for arrow shafts and my new chook house gives me feathers - if I need them.
I will be looking at bamboo arrows, since the tropics provide a bountiful supply of this resource.
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Post by myrrph on Nov 3, 2014 16:58:05 GMT 8
i like the idea of bamboo arrow shafts
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