Time was when a lad in need of a ranged weapon would hack a slingshot together out of a forked tree branch and a strip of inner tube. Slingshot design has progressed considerably since [Dennis the Menace]’s day, but few commercially available slingshots can match up to the beauty and functionality of this magnificently machined multipurpose handheld weapon system.
Making it clear in his very detailed build log that this is but a prototype for a design he’s working on, [Gord] has spared little effort to come up with a unique form factor that’s not only functional as a slingshot, but also provides a few surprises: a magazine that holds nine rounds of ammo with magnets; knuckle protection on the hand grip that would deal a devastating left hook; and an interchangeable base that provides a hang loop or allows mounting a viciously sharp broadhead hunting arrow tip for somewhat mysterious purposes. There’s plenty to admire in the build process as well – lots and lots of 6061 billet aluminum chips from milling machine and lathe alike. All told, a nice piece of craftsmanship.
For a more traditional slingshot design with a twist, check out this USB-equipped slingshot that talks to Angry Birds. And when your taste in slingshots run more toward the ridiculously lethal, [Jörg Sprave]’s machete launcher never disappoints.
[Thanks Leslie!]
It’s a beautiful work of machining craftsmanship. Although the legality of “brass knuckles” varies from state to state in the US.
That is what I’d call a man gadget.
No real useful purpose, lethal in multiple ways, ostentatious, and well made.
It’s one of those things no one really needs, but hell is it cool. The broadhead randomly
on the end like that is just over the top ridiculous. I can’t even image why or how you’d actually
use that, it just looks like somehow it’s functional, but totally impractical to melee with.
I love this.
maybe the secret is you can use the slingshot bands to propel the slingshot itself as the projectile :O
Can we fit a taser in that?
Amazing pictures, love the possibility to fix the slingshot on jeans hot pants XD
This article has entirely too many words. Shut up and take my money!
He should anodize it. Knowing him, he probably will.
in the article he wrote that he considered anodizing, but decided he on the brushed look instead.
“Makes me wonder if there is a mathematical term for a square with rounded corners.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squircle or a rounded square?
Filleted square is what you’re looking for.
Fillet: pronounced “fill-it”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fillet_%28mechanics%29
Nothing like spending lots of serious time and effort on a device that will most likely get confiscated (or worse) if you ever took it out in public.
If you folks are this hard up for hacks, why aren’t you showing the slingshot channel guys stuff.
Potato guns are illegal in Poland (and I’ve done 6 months for “possession of firearms”). Yet we build and shoot them :)
I’d like an ammo holder in the dimensions of the handle as well..maybe with a spring loaded feed click to eject
A HungerGames worthy weapon
doubtful that the slingshot part works properly. ricochet off if you can’t aim through the tiny hole. Longer the rubber tubing the worse your odds get.
where can i purchase one
I want one