lookn how to make a traditional slingshot

[skyarrow]

hi i am looking to make a traditional slingshot like what david used to kill goliath if anyone knows what it was made of and maybe have some instructions on making it plz let me know ttyl

Sterling 

[Pappy]

I don't know what his was made of ,but I use to make them from a old boot tung and a couple of leather boot laces. 
   Pappy

[HoBow]

Here's a little info:

christiananswers.net/dictionary/sling.html

Interesting they say that a good slinger could sling a rock as far and accurate as a good archer   

[skyarrow]

thanx for the link it helpd but still did not say how to make it hehe but i liked the instructions using it 

[skyarrow]

i guess  i will try to make it from some leather thongs but what to make the pocket out of? maybey some soft leather for the pocket

[skyarrow]

ok i figured this out thanx again for the link and for all who is interested follow this link i found it is awesome. its of a online community like pa but all theses guys do is sling rocks lol its cool hope yall like

slinging.org/


sterling

[makenzie71]

I know a lot of people here love the primitive/traditional stuff but I highly suggest for a traditional sling...use a synthetic.  There's nothing like smacking someone in the face with a 2oz rock becuase your leather lacing/sinew/hemp/etc cables gave out.  I've been on both sides of that story, by the way.  I used to be quite a shot with a sling.

Simple construction, though...best thing is take a flat piece of round leather, about 4" in diameter.  Put a dent in the middle...I would get it wet and use a ball hammer to get a good 1/2" deep dent in the leather.  Ad your ties and use smooth stones.  Operation is far more difficult than construction.  Make sure you have a lot of room all around when you practice...and try not to let go of both strings.

[WOODSLORE]

When I make one I use a piece of deer leather about 3" long by 2" wide for a pouch.

Then punch 2 holes per side in the tips of the teardropped shaped pouch.

 Then take 2 strips of deer leather the length of your cubit (length from elbow to fingertips) and tie a knot on the end of one and a loop on the other,that is big enough to get your index finger through and tie the strips to the pouch.

 As for opperating it put your index finger through the loop and grasp the knot between your thumb and forefinger and place a mid sized pebble in the pouch and twirl above your head and release the knot end.

Have fun!  

[KenH]

Everything you wanted to know about real slings.  This site is to slings, what PA is to Archery.  I've made and use the woven pouch paracord sling - works really well, simple to make, inexpensive...

slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl

[Justin Snyder]

How many links do I have to disable in one thread.  NO LINKS PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[aero86]

mine is all synethic.  im still trying to figure out how to throw it?  make sure you have a loop to tie around one finger.

[makenzie71]

Biggest thing is keeping your strings from twisting.

Make your string with the loop shorter than the other.  Loop it around your middle finger.  Hold your other strings between your thumb and index.  This will keep your strings from twisting.

Actual technique varies.  I use a 24" sling and spin it about 60rpm until launch.  The last full rotation I pick it up and it clocks between 120 and 140rpm.  Launching at this speed I have to open my hand at about 120* from 12-o'clock.  Slower rotations will leave you opening later, fast you will need to open sooner.

Just like archery, it takes practice, practice, and more practice.

[bhenders]

Just check youtube.  There are a bunch of "How to"s on there...

[WOODSLORE]

David most likely made his sling from braided cordage like this one

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[aero86]

i saw some really nifty woven ones at the museum last weekend.  inca made i believe.  i sneaked a picture of it, but dont remember if i uploaded it