PSI Woodworking PKSHOTBR Slingshot Kit Instructions

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Kit Features:

Required Accessories:

Preparing the Blank:

To prepare the blank, follow these steps:

Cut a piece of material to form a support stock that will be parted off later
Ensure the support stock fits tightly into the blank, around 2-9/16″ in diameter
If necessary, apply glue to secure the support stock to the blank
Insert the post into the finished blank by hand

Turning the Blank:

To turn the blank, adhere to the following instructions:

Shape the blank to a profile of your choice using turning tools
Turn one end of the blank to a diameter of .745 or slightly oversized
Round the edge of the turned end to blend in with the yoke
Ensure the dimensions of the turned end match the yoke parts or slightly exceed them
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for finishing the remaining portion where the support stock was

Assembly:

To assemble the slingshot, follow these steps:

Refer to Diagram C for parts layout
Grip the ball directly from the top and bottom instead of holding it through the leather pouch
Pull back, aim, and release to shoot the slingshot

Please use responsibly.

Required Accessories

Preparing the Blank:

Cut blank to desired length to be comfortable in hand. Be sure to add extra material to form a support stock to be parted off later.
Drill 1/2” hole lengthwise into one end of the blank to a minimum depth of 2-9/16”. This will give room for post to be glued. A tighter fit requiring no glue can be done with 15/32” drill bit–Note that this would require twisting 2-1/2” of the post into the finished blank by hand.

DIAGRAM B / TURNING THE BLANK

Mount lathe centers and blank according to diagram B.
Slide the Tailstock up snugly against the opening in handle, inserting the live center point into the hole.
Lock Tailstock and hand tighten the quill adjustment with wheel to steady the blank. Do not over-tighten, it could split the blank.
Using sharp tools, turn the barrel straight or to a profile of your choice. The bottom of the yolk has a diameter of .795” use calipers to make an exact match or make slightly larger and round the end to blend with the Yoke parts.
Reduce the support stock as small as possible before sanding and finishing.
Sand the blank smooth, gradually increasing sandpaper grits.
Finish the barrel using your choice of polish. Allow sufficient time for the polish to cure—refer to polish manufacturer’s instructions.
Part the handle off of the support stock–be prepared to catch the handle as the support is removed. Hand sand and finish the remaining portion where the support stock was

Thread Post into bottom of Yoke. Insert post into handle, test the fit to make sure the hole is deep enough that there is no gap.
Mix a moderate amount of 2 part epoxy and spread inside hole in handle and along threads in Post.
Slide Post into hole. You may wish to clamp or wrap handle and yoke together while glue cures.
Once epoxy is cured, Slingshot is ready to use.
Place one of the foam balls provided into the leather pouch, we found the best release was achieved gripping the ball directly from top and bottom as opposed to holding through the leather pouch. Pull back, aim, and release.
Warning! Never aim towards people or animals. Please use responsibly.