Introduction: Rubber Band Gun

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A simple rubber band gun made from wood that looks similar to a revolver or duelling pistol.

Materials needed:
  • Coping Saw for the curves
  • Hacksaw for straight cuts
  • Wood
  • Clothespin
  • 2- small #2 Phillips head screws
  • 1- 2 inch long #2 Phillips head screw
  • Staple gun and 5/16 staples

Step 1: Plan It Out!

I didn't lunge in and start cutting this thing immediately. Nope, I sat here and sketched it.

I wanted mine to look similar to a duelling pistol or a Revolver. It would be single shot, though.

Decide what you want yours to look like and start sketching.

Step 2: Start Cutting!

Your best bet would be to cut the main straight lines with the Hacksaw. When you reach the curves, use the coping saw.

Step 3: General Assembly

Sorry for not really well documenting this step. I was in a rush to assemble it.

Drill 2 holes in the clothes pin and top of the gun, and put 2 screws in.

Drill one hole in the back of the 2 parts of the gun (if you used multiple parts) and put the longer phillips in there.

Cut a notch in the front of the gun for rubberbands to slip into.

Step 4: Load and Shoot!

To load, pull a rubber band from the notch back to the clothespin.

To shoot, aim at your target and pull down on the back of the clothespin and it should shoot.

Step 5: Customize, Plus Little Hints

I'm currently working on a false cylinder for mine to make it more 'revolver' styled.

Also, something to think about: when lining up multiple pieces, be careful not to cut too much off of one. Otherwise, you might have to improvise on it.

At this time, the only thing I feel I've yet left to do is to color it black with sharpie for the battle.

I would also recommend not using oak if cutting by hand, or using power tools to cut oak.