How To Make A Slingshot Out Of HDPE

How To Make An Epic Slingshot Out Of Plastic. An informative tutorial done in time lapse with narration so you get a ton of information in a short period of time.
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In this video I have done my best to cover everything you need to know to make your own slingshot out of HDPE. HDPE is and amazing material, it stands for high density poly ethylene and it is nearly indestructible. It is a type of plastic and it is very soft so it can dent but it is so dense it is almost impossible to crack or puncture. This makes it an ideal material for making slingshots out of (although it can be a bit slippery). I hope this helped any of you who are interested in trying it. And I hope you will give it a shot!
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[@ShowCat1]

You really have a lot of confidence in your shooting ability with that window so close. I really enjoyed your video! Thanks!

[@sharpshooterjd]

+Kenneth McArthur Yeah that was probably a stupid idea, I usually have something up there to protect it, and the blinds closed. I probably needed more light for filming though. And yes I did have a lot of confidence in my shooting, still a dumb thing to do though :). Thanks! I am very glad you enjoyed! And thanks for leaving a comment!

[@mfats123]

The mouth clicking and difficulty fishing for useful vocabulary things really sold me! I enjoyed it a lot

[@mfats123]

+matt c im being a dick, nice slingshot though

[@sharpshooterjd]

It's cool bro :). Harder than you think to make a tutorial with no script. I have gotten better, when I first started KZbin, I couldn't even speak in front of a camera. I've come a long way since then :).

[@sharpshooterjd]

+matt c Thanks :).

[@nathanevans6331]

Very nice job. Turned out brilliant.....just a question how can you get a shine on it when it's finished?

[@sharpshooterjd]

Thanks! I think heat does it, so a heat gun or maybe a torch, not 100% sure though.

[@disband_thebbc5933]

Yea when you start getting up to the higher grits go over it with a heat gun keeping it moving so not to over heat in one spot. It will get hot and tacky to the touch and will both burn your fingers and leave finger prints in the finish, so be careful and either leave to cool naturally or quench it in water and dry it before moving up to the next grit. When you're happy with the finish you can buff it on a cotton buffing wheel if you have one available with polishing compound for a mirror like finish if that is desired.

[@SteveB357]

I can never get a hold of the variations in power of the different tube sizes. Do you know anything about this?

[@sharpshooterjd]

Not quite sure what you mean? Could you elaborate further?

[@عليميثم-ز5ع]

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[@estilinguenaturalsilvaneic3295]

SharpshooterJD LIKE MY FRIENDS.

[@richardpeterson3753]

sweet. I don't want a fancy one. looks are not my issue, I just want a good frame, and got an idea what I'd try to do if I did it my self. I lack power tools so I'm dead in the water for now. I want one I could use both bands and tubes, and have a good reference point on the fork, beyond that, a rough blank would do perfect. I can file and sand it to fit later. you do good work. keep it coming

[@sharpshooterjd]

I'm totally the same. Functionality over beauty for me. I don't have a shop right now, but we will find a house eventually. Hit me up once I get my shop back up, and I can hook you up. Or if you can make one yourself that's cool too :).

[@lancepierres]

Nice vid and slingshot!

[@sharpshooterjd]

+lancepierres Thanks so much!

[@Leocernask8]

Hi, do you know how some guys like torsten can get 500+ fps? And if i want to make a laminated hdpe like white and black how do i glue the layers, because glue doesnt sticks to hdpe, thanks

[@sharpshooterjd]

Very light bands and ammo, pulled to their absolute max. If you want to follow in his footsteps he has some great tutorials on his youtube channel on how to get those high speeds. I honestly have no idea about that. I know HDPE is very hard to join and often fails if tried. I know there are ways to do it, but can't recall them specifically. I think you can plastic weld them together but again you'll have to ask someone who knows more about it. I think "youllshootyoureyeout" on the forums is very knowledgable about HDPE.

[@sadjskulcro766]

Where did you say you got the HDPE blanks from? My hearing isn't what it used to be due to bad choices as a youngster lol. Good job, by the way, young man. Its always good to see young people building things made of pure awesomeness with their hands, and getting outside and actually DOING things, rather than wasting their youth on videogames and such.

[@sharpshooterjd]

Here's the link: simple-shot.com/ It's were I get must of my slingshot supplies from. Great service and everything is generally priced well although shipping can be a bit expensive. Each blank is only $5 bucks I think. Ha thanks! I play my fair share of video games but I always come back to working with my hands. Much better return for your time. And it makes me extremely proud to be a craftsmen :). Thanks for watching and commenting! Josh

[@sadjskulcro766]

Thank you. Don't get me wrong, videogames are fine in moderation, but it seems this generation WAY overdoes it.

[@sharpshooterjd]

No problem. I agree completely. It has actually been proven to increase your reaction time, your attention to detail and you strategic thinking. If your playing a strategic game. The only issues with them are that they are addicting and that they can poison your mind with bad images. So in moderation they can be fun. Josh

[@DiegoR009]

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[@christiannemirguet1340]

Hello I'm looking for the piece of plastic that you used in your video !!! can you help me in this regard? Thank you Best regards

[@sharpshooterjd]

+christianne Mirguet Thanks for your comment! Sadly it appears simple shot doesn't sell the boards anymore. Probably your best best is finding a super thick HDPE cutting board. They are usually white I believe. I have heard they work well. Or try to find a sheet of it online, but it will probably be pricey. You could also attempt to make your own out of milk cartons. Hope this helped!

[@frankn8248]

Ebay. Look for....HDPE Sheet.

[@cmikles1]

You can get HDPE cutting boards on Amazon. Cheap.

[@marioz.3022]

Hi how thick is the slingshot

[@marcusgibons6178]

you should look out for the window behind your dart board

[@dylandewalt7727]

whered you get the sheets

[@sharpshooterjd]

It's called HDPE (high density polyethylene). It used to be availble from simple shot, but isn't anymore. I have heard you can get it from EBay or Amazon, just search King Starboard HDPE, it's supposed to be high quality stuff.

[@slingshot4428]

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[@sharpshooterjd]

Thanks!

[@Moohie]

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[@brandonbbayanidcsgrade4top8]

Sling is better

[@sharpshooterjd]

clevelandcavaliers cavs More powerful yes, but also less accurate and harder to use.

[@КристинаКожевникова-в3ж]

хорошо что кусок пластика не метр на метр,а то он бы с центра начал и засрал весь кусок...

[@ejapaul1672]

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[@jeromeharmon9624]

Just to let u know that's a scroll saw

[@sharpshooterjd]

+King_rome138 Sorry but it's a jig saw, a scroll saw is a table top version of the same thing.

[@jeromeharmon9624]

+sharpshooterjd yea srry just a lil mix up almost never happens so many tool I have to remember

[@sharpshooterjd]

+King_rome138 Not a problem.

[@harrybarton9831]

You've got nerve kid. You want people who watch your vids to buy you new equipment? Lol

[@sharpshooterjd]

Harry Barton Why not? I work hard for very little money, to create videos that you get to watch for free. If you like my content, why shouldn't you consider supporting me and helping me to make better content that you get to enjoy? And if you don't believe in what I am doing, then why watch? Regardless, thanks for watching, and I hope you have a great Easter weekend.

[@rtx2070...]

Nice design

[@richardpeterson3753]

would like to see a brief rundown on the keychain ammo fob thing you showed in the title shot. that looks pretty awesome

[@sharpshooterjd]

Check out my slingshot tutorials playlist, there you can find the full tutorial on how to make them!

[@paulgains4516]

Just a tip, the next one you make use a heat gun on it after you have sanded it.

[@sharpshooterjd]

Thanks! Yeah, I got that tip from a few people after I made this video. Will definitely have to try that at some point.

[@aimenmansouri7648]

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[@sharpshooterjd]

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[@jacksaccount]

ALWAYS wear at least some sort of dust mask. You DO NOT want to be breathing little bits of plastic from your sanding...

[@sharpshooterjd]

Thanks for the comment. I really do need to get some kind of mask. I will try to address that in the future.

[@advancegraphics6400]

Can't imagine a slingshot without "Pinch grips". 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@daniele_trioni]

thank you for the good video. With you I make my first slingshot. Thank you.

[@RuffStuff420]

You said HDPE is hard to finish. I made a slingshot out of HDPE recently and all I did was sand it to 300, steel wool it, then took a torch and lightly went over every inch of it and the finish is beautiful. I was tempted to put some clear coat on it but it hasn't been necessary. Hope that helps.

[@sharpshooterjd]

Yeah I had heard of people doing that but I wasn't sure how much heat you needed and I didn't want to melt it. If I ever make another I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tips! Josh

[@RuffStuff420]

sharpshooterjd You really have to eyeball it. You may even be better off using that heat pun you used on the PVC.

[@sharpshooterjd]

Interesting thanks!

[@ѕни-ю8д]

Love it

[@richardpeterson3753]

I think your doing a perfect job dude. keep it up. heck, you make one that's strictly a side shooter I may buy one if it's not really expensive. wife has my cash on lock down. she knows how I get at bass pro shops lol. I'm really excited to see more videos from you. keep it up man

[@sharpshooterjd]

Thanks so much! As soon as we find a house, I will start making stuff again. And I often do custom orders if you are ever interested :). I will do my best! Thanks so much for the comment and your support!

[@josefkopka69]

Hello super video. Thank you. 👍

[@sharpshooterjd]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it!

[@wpchang9780]

I like it

[@sharpshooterjd]

+DIY Art Peter Thanks!

[@kinggaming8217]

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[@angelop.weapons2482]

Looks veeery nice! Great work :)

[@sharpshooterjd]

Angelo P. Weapons Thanks man!

[@fer-tp2tz]

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[@rvgiongco1616]

that's nice good work men!!😁😁😁

[@sharpshooterjd]

Thanks!

[@ផែងរស្មី]

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[@epiduarte80]

PDF please...

[@wpchang9780]

Very good

[@sharpshooterjd]

Thanks!

[@melechhaarayot9273]

Wow, I totally would have shot that window out by mistake.

[@garychandler4296]

I wish I had your eyesight lil' brotha! Hey, I've had some HDPE or HDPV plastic, 3/4" thick I made a couple of slings with, and the bands kept slipping out because this stuff is mega-slippery. (came from playground equipment). I literally had to fold some small pieces of 80 grit sandpaper, glued inside, and put them between the bands and forks to give more grip.

[@sharpshooterjd]

:D. Yeah I feel you, it happens a little on this one if I recall, I think that is why I used so much material to tie them on. It's been so long since I have shot it though I can't quite remember. What if you roughed up the surface with some course sandpaper? Do you think that would help?

[@richardpeterson3753]

one thing on this type of plastic, will it hold up in cold weather? I pretty much prooved Pvc bows are impossible to use in cold weather a while ago, it exploded one day when the winter weather came in. and it was a really stout and well made bow. Pvc just won't tolerate the cold. I hope this stuff will do Better, I live in Salt Lake City, and it's cold alot here

[@sharpshooterjd]

I am almost positive it will, it's a totally different type of plastic. And if your worried about it I'm sure someone has done research on it that you could find.

[@triumphmanful]

Really ? shoot right near a window ?

[@sharpshooterjd]

Yeah I know it was dumb, I would explain my reasons but I already did to others. Sorry if it offended you.

[@bens5753]

you shouldn't test shoot it by the window

[@tiesdevos6897]

Nice vid man but there a a few things that you could of done better you were saying that the sheet was 5 dallah thats expensive for me you could easly make 2 slingshots out of that sheet and you can work your slingshot of with metal sandpaper and realu soft sand spunges

[@sharpshooterjd]

Ties De vos Thanks! If price is an issue try to find a cheap white HDPE cutting board. They should only be a couple of bucks and you could make a bunch of slingshots out of that. Also I am pretty sure you could cut the slingshot out with a coping saw. Again you should be able to find those for pretty cheap. And you can just use regular sand paper and sanding sponges like you said to shape it and round the edges and everything. Hope this helped! Josh

[@محمدالجهني-ق1ظ]

You have to be able too many 30th

[@tradarcher300]

Nice job! Do you think I could cut it out using a coping saw? Never used hdpe but heard good things so I might try it out.

[@sharpshooterjd]

Yes! It would probably work especially well with HDPE because it's so soft. HDPE's claim to fame is it's virtually bullet proof. Which is pretty cool but I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. It feels just like plastic to work with, which to me is annoying. I'm used to hard wood where you can get the surface really smooth. It does make it easier to work with hand tools though. Give it a go and send me pics of what you come up with!

[@augustalima426]

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[@aleschaer6069]

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[@sharpshooterjd]

We have reached 100 likes! Thank you all so much!

[@sharpshooterjd]

It's called HDPE (high density polyethylene). It used to be available from simple shot, but it isn't anymore. I have heard you can get it from EBay or Amazon, just search King Starboard HDPE, it's supposed to be high quality stuff, but I have not tried it.

[@bigredslush3944]

+SharpshooterJD I thought it was polypropylene.

[@sharpshooterjd]

+BigRedSlush Nope. Polypropylene is more flexible I think, and HDPE has a much higher tensile strength.

[@bigredslush3944]

+SharpshooterJD You're absolutely correct!

[@sharpshooterjd]

+BigRedSlush :)

[@سعدابوجبل-ح3ر]

انه جميلة

[@hrawk]

Nice slingshot design :)

[@sharpshooterjd]

Thanks to you :).

[@god7789]

If I were you I wouldn't shoot towards the window. If you miss you'll break it.

[@sharpshooterjd]

+FirstWorldProblems I've addressed this before in previous comments. But yes it wasn't very smart on my part.

[@sharpshooterjd]

I appreciate the support! Yeah, it's tough to miss a box that close up. However I feel obligated to say that I did have a stray round every once in a while. But nothing that damaged the window I believe. And those were mainly from testing weird prototypes and PFS frames where fork hits are easier to get. Still I shouldn't have done it.

[@dylandewalt7727]

can you make a video on using a coping saw

[@sharpshooterjd]

+dylan dewalt That's a great idea! I am definitely planning on doing some no power tools builds in the future. A coping saw can but used quite effectively in place of a jig saw I have heard. Thanks for your input!

[@flacousa62]

You could have work much easier and faster with a solid template and a router

[@sharpshooterjd]

What kind of router do you mean?

[@sharpshooterjd]

Do you mean like Bill Hays? I have seen him use a solid template, a band saw and a router and he can seriously crank out HDPE slingshots. Sadly I don't have either a band saw or a router. And I don't need to make slingshots in bulk so it's not to high up on my priority list. Although that would certainly make it easier on me :). Josh

[@dylandewalt7727]

who the hell shoots next to a window

[@sharpshooterjd]

+dylan dewalt Me apparently. I have addressed this before in previous comments. I know it was stupid. Have a good :).

[@shanerathburn9734]

Pretty close to that window lol.

[@sharpshooterjd]

A little :).

[@murilosantosdasilva]

muito bom!!

[@sharpshooterjd]

+MURILO SANTOS DA SILVA Obrigado!