Introduction: Pocket Sling (sling Rocks Over 100 Feet)
Ah the sling, a primitive weapon still used to this day. In the ancient days, the Romans used this weapon as a siege weapon for naval battles and land battles alike. The sling is mentioned throughout history including the Bible.
-This is a simple way to make this fantastic weapon costing less than 5 dollars.
In this instructable we will go through the process of making an all leather sling.
Materials-
-scrap leather - can be found at the dump on an old leather couch or pocketbook or bought for around 3 dollars
-leather lace - can be found at craft stores for as little as 99 cents
-Altoids tin - 99cents
= about $4.98 before tax
Tools-
-scissors
-nails
-board to hammer on
-hammer
-pencil with graph paper
***************SLINGING IS DANGEROUS so be careful*********************
Step 1: Make the Pouch
It helps to make a pattern on graph paper.
1) make a rectangle 5"x2.5"
2) make points how I show in the picture
3) connect the lines a-b c-d e-f g-h
make holes .25 inches into the shape
4) cut it out (no picture)
5) trace it with a pencil onto the leather
6) cut out the leather
picture 7- done for this step
-Save the paper pattern in case you want to make another sling afterward.
Step 2: Make Some Holes
Use the nail and hammer to punch holes for the lace.
1) -line up the paper template with the leather cut out over the board
2) -hammer holes in the two dots
3) -take out the nails and then admire how much easier that step was
Make sure you nail on the board.
Step 3: Add Lace
Get your leather lace.
1) Cut two lengths of lace that extend from the tip of your fingers to your foot while letting your arms down.
-a lengthy explanation for something so simple, so look at the pictures if you are confused.
2) Next tie knots like a figure eight to the pouch.
3) Make a bowline knot with the loop about the size of your pinky.
4) Put the loop on your pinky then hold the other lace.
5) Tie a knot that when held, makes the pouch level.
***check pictures***
Step 4: Use
Put the bowline on your pinky and hold the knot.
Place a rock (I demonstrate with an eraser) in the leather, swing the sling around, then let go of the knot.
To store/carry fold the pouch, wrap the lace around it, then place into an altoids tin or directly into your pocket!.
Tips-
-Timing is everything so concentrate and use common sense.
-There are many techniques for slinging. Check online on youtube.com, slinging.org, or Wikipedia.com
For farther slinging make the laces longer.

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43 Comments
11 years ago on Step 4
whats with the can you dont use it
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Oh sorry its to store the rolled up sling if you want it :P
12 years ago on Step 1
I used duct tape for puoch!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Me too
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
I used leather from not too old goat boots I occasionally found in the junk. Really good stuff .
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
did it work very well?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
yes it worked perfectly!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
weird, because i tried that and the sling didn't really work. so i tore apart a t-shirt and that worked pretty good.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I used plans from another instructable try looking up duct tape sling
9 years ago on Introduction
would ball berrings work for ammo pleaz replaiy
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
they actually work very well.
9 years ago on Step 3
ah the bowline knot love it
11 years ago on Introduction
Lol in my history book the Greeks used lead balls as ammo
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
not exactly lead balls , a sort of double cone cast lead almonds I would say with threatening dedications
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
ok
12 years ago on Introduction
I can throw rocks ~250 feet with a sling.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Nice
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I like using flat rocks so they buzz.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Lol yea me too but then its not accurate.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I'm not accurate no matter the distance. I just do it for fun.