How to Build a Rock Thrower

Just as David slayed Goliath, you can build your very own sling in the traditional method. Unlike the modern slingshot, which incorporates a Y-shaped bracket with an elastic strap to launch small projectiles, this sling design is capable of hurling larger stones a longer distance. With a simple length of cord and a patch of leather, you can make your own sling.

Things You'll Need

  • Paracord
  • Leather patch
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut your leather patch into a rectangle shape roughly measuring 5 by 2 1/2 inches.

    • 2

      Cut a small hole 1/2 inch from the edge, centered along the shorter side of the rectangle; do this on boths sides. Trim off each corner of your rectangle, creating an octagon shape.

    • 3

      Cut two lengths of paracord to about 30 inches.

    • 4

      Tie the two pieces of paracord to the leather patch. Tie one end of one of the pieces of paracord to one of the two holes you made in the leather patch. Tie the end of the other piece of paracord to the other of the two holes you cut in the leather patch.

    • 5

      Tie a small loop in the end of one cord, large enough to place the loop over a finger. This is the cord that will be firmly held on your finger while operating the sling.

    • 6

      Tie a small knot in the end of the other cord. This is the string that you will hold between your thumb and forefinger and willl release when you want to launch the rock.