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Step 2Cut and Prepare the Handle
The slingshot needs to be about eight inches long from the bottom of the handle to the top of the forks. The forks need to be about four inches long. It is best to use a saw to insure a smooth cut, I used a hacksaw.
Peel the bark off the handle by using the knife to separate the bark from the wood. this is easily done while the wood is still green.
Next use the knife to trim and smooth the knots and bumps on the handle, and trim the rough edges on the ends of the handle.
You then cut small grooves on the ends of the forks about 1/4 inch down from the top. The grooves keep the strings holding the rubber bands in place.
Peel the bark off the handle by using the knife to separate the bark from the wood. this is easily done while the wood is still green.
Next use the knife to trim and smooth the knots and bumps on the handle, and trim the rough edges on the ends of the handle.
You then cut small grooves on the ends of the forks about 1/4 inch down from the top. The grooves keep the strings holding the rubber bands in place.
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Dec 31, 2011. 12:10 PMmromopop
says:
im gonna make one but make a slit in the end so its easier
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Dec 24, 2011. 11:19 PM16kuokhc1
says:
where do I get the wood (legally in HK)
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Dec 17, 2010. 9:12 PMweaponscollector94
says:
nice Barlow knife!
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Sep 2, 2010. 5:09 PMCheezpaper
says:
I like to call cutting off it's bark flaying it ALLIIIVEE!!!
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