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OTT Patriot - First attempt at making a HDPE Slingshot

Discussion in 'Homemade Slingshots' started by JoSlo, Jan 2, 2015.

By JoSlo on Jan 2, 2015 at 8:26 PM
  1. JoSlo

    JoSlo Veteran Member

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    Well attached is my first attempt at making a HDPE slingshot. I used Bill Hayes design and recycled an old sign. If you look at the pics you will see a line of white at the bottom. I could not work around the letter so I just included it. This is the second set of bands first ones were light surgical latex, second are red theraband (I have yet to shot with them yet). IMG_20150102_192920.jpg IMG_20150102_192920.jpg IMG_20150102_192941.jpg IMG_20150102_192941.jpg IMG_20150102_192824.jpg Any criticism is appreciated. Thanks.
     
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Discussion in 'Homemade Slingshots' started by JoSlo, Jan 2, 2015.

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    1. Devils son in law

      Devils son in law Veteran Member Staff Member Moderator

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      No criticism here, that's a nice looking slinger!!!
       
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    2. Shootinok

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      Yeah - nice looker
      Good job

      And the letter looks just like it's a part of the design.
       
      Shootinok, Jan 2, 2015
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    3. Garand

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      Looks nice!
       
      Garand, Jan 3, 2015
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    4. JoSlo

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      Thanks folks! I am heading for the shop for more building since it is raining today!
       
      JoSlo, Jan 3, 2015
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    5. JTslinger

      JTslinger Veteran Member Staff Member Moderator

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      Very cool. I want to venture into making slings with HDPE as well.
       
      JTslinger, Jan 4, 2015
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    6. JoSlo

      JoSlo Veteran Member

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      If you locate some you will like it, easy to cut and shape and pretty forgiving. I am looking for a cheap source if you find it let me know. Now
       
      JoSlo, Jan 4, 2015
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    7. JTslinger

      JTslinger Veteran Member Staff Member Moderator

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      I know you can make your own blocks from milk jugs and other HDPE plastic bottles. I plan on doing that as soon as I can gather up enough cartons and build a mold.
       
      JTslinger, Jan 4, 2015
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    8. JoSlo

      JoSlo Veteran Member

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      I am saving some milk cartons as well. I watched a video of a young man doing just that on YouTube. 300 degrees I believe is the melting point. My wife is not a fan of me doing it in our oven.,.
       
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    9. JTslinger

      JTslinger Veteran Member Staff Member Moderator

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      Not sure if my wife is to keen on the idea either, won't know until I try. ;)
       
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    10. NOTATOY

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      Looks great and sturdy! Good work.
       
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    11. Prototype.x

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      Pretty nice.
       
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    12. Mrs. Clever Moniker

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      Really nice :)
       
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    13. Emitto

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      Nice, I started with a patriot myself! Good choice.
      Cheers.
      E.
       
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    14. Big Ron

      Big Ron Veteran Member Staff Member Moderator

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      i think it looks real nice:)
       
      Big Ron, Jan 5, 2015
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    15. Big Ron

      Big Ron Veteran Member Staff Member Moderator

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      a lot of people use those toaster ovens,you can pick them up real cheap at flea markets,yard sales,and thrift stores
       
      Big Ron, Jan 5, 2015
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    16. JoSlo

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      Good idea, I will take a look around Big Ron.
       
      JoSlo, Jan 5, 2015
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    17. JoSlo

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      Thank you sir!
       
      JoSlo, Jan 5, 2015
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      Thank you sir!
       
      JoSlo, Jan 5, 2015
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    19. zedsnotded

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      Love HDPE. If you go onto you tube and search bubbleheadohoh (me by the way) you will find how to guides on how to melt and mould. You tube decided it didnt like my email and locked me out!
       
      zedsnotded, Jan 11, 2015
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