1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,199 I get tons of requests all the time 2 00:00:02,230 --> 00:00:04,241 To make things, like, A sling shot! 3 00:00:04,241 --> 00:00:06,307 We've all made one out of a tree branch, 4 00:00:06,322 --> 00:00:08,115 But eh, this is lame! 5 00:00:08,145 --> 00:00:09,891 Time for an upgrade! 6 00:00:09,891 --> 00:00:10,884 Music 7 00:00:10,899 --> 00:00:12,676 Kip Kay Presents 8 00:00:12,738 --> 00:00:15,116 A Laser Guided Slingshot 9 00:00:15,116 --> 00:00:16,770 The Crossbar of our slingshot 10 00:00:16,770 --> 00:00:20,145 Will be made out of 3/4 inch Aluminum square tube. 11 00:00:20,145 --> 00:00:21,725 Now, Don't worry, because there will be detailed 12 00:00:21,771 --> 00:00:25,174 Instructions on KipKay.com on how to build this thing 13 00:00:25,174 --> 00:00:26,967 I'm going to make a couple of marks a half inch from 14 00:00:26,982 --> 00:00:31,101 each end of this aluminum tube, and then one in the center using my Sharpie 15 00:00:31,136 --> 00:00:36,259 Now to the garage, where I'm going to drill a hole in all three spots, al the way through. 16 00:00:36,290 --> 00:00:38,873 We're also going to need a couple of machine bolts 17 00:00:38,873 --> 00:00:40,834 These are about 6 inches long, and they're going to go through 18 00:00:40,896 --> 00:00:46,114 The end holes. We're going to add a lock washer and a nut to each of these bolts. 19 00:00:46,252 --> 00:00:48,229 Be sure to tighten your nuts up good with a wrench 20 00:00:48,291 --> 00:00:52,242 I hunted around at an auto-parts store, and found this very cool 21 00:00:52,242 --> 00:00:56,598 Aluminum Shifter, and its got a very special feature, which I'll show you later. 22 00:00:56,598 --> 00:00:58,590 We'll need one more bolt to go through the center of our tube 23 00:00:58,713 --> 00:01:01,755 And I chose a flat screwdriver head bolt 24 00:01:01,755 --> 00:01:04,779 And again another lock washer and nut to secure this in place. 25 00:01:04,794 --> 00:01:07,705 Now its time to add our shifter handle over the insert 26 00:01:07,705 --> 00:01:10,160 that came with it, and then using an allen wrench 27 00:01:10,160 --> 00:01:12,400 we'll tighten that up, and secure the trim ring 28 00:01:12,400 --> 00:01:15,417 Our laser guided slingshot body is almost done. 29 00:01:15,417 --> 00:01:17,700 Now we need some slingshot bands. 30 00:01:17,700 --> 00:01:22,227 I picked these up because they were inexpensive, and very well built. 31 00:01:22,242 --> 00:01:24,531 You could use rubber bands, and a piece of leather 32 00:01:24,531 --> 00:01:26,878 But I'd use these, they work and look better. 33 00:01:26,955 --> 00:01:31,049 Stretch and pull those over both bolts to hold in place. 34 00:01:31,049 --> 00:01:33,873 And now its time for the laser. I'm using a very small, 35 00:01:33,873 --> 00:01:39,122 6MM red laser diode in a housing, with a driver 36 00:01:39,122 --> 00:01:40,976 There's links in the description of this video 37 00:01:40,976 --> 00:01:43,334 For the slingshot bands, and a laser. 38 00:01:43,334 --> 00:01:46,463 To power it, a small twin, AA battery pack 39 00:01:46,463 --> 00:01:48,582 It has a nice, handy switch on it 40 00:01:48,582 --> 00:01:51,857 I drilled a small hole the size of the laser on one side of the cross beam 41 00:01:51,857 --> 00:01:54,815 And then a smaller hole on the other side for the wires. 42 00:01:54,815 --> 00:01:58,514 I secured the laser in place with a little epoxy from the inside 43 00:01:58,514 --> 00:02:00,834 Then I trimmed and hooked up the wires to the battery pack, 44 00:02:00,834 --> 00:02:02,940 Which was velcro'ed to the cross beam 45 00:02:02,955 --> 00:02:04,840 Now its time to test it out. 46 00:02:04,840 --> 00:02:06,505 Well, I didn't have any slingshot amo 47 00:02:06,505 --> 00:02:09,247 All I had were BB's, these are way too small to use 48 00:02:09,247 --> 00:02:12,621 So I'm going to use my favorite snack: Pistachios! 49 00:02:12,621 --> 00:02:16,064 But, not just any pistachios, these are wonderful pistachios. 50 00:02:16,095 --> 00:02:17,872 They're just the right size 51 00:02:17,872 --> 00:02:21,105 And they pack a powerful punch... Of Flavor 52 00:02:21,105 --> 00:02:23,672 Oh, and remember the cool features I was telling you about? 53 00:02:23,672 --> 00:02:26,610 The handle has a secret compartment, the bottom unscrews 54 00:02:26,610 --> 00:02:29,361 And it gives you space to put your ammo. 55 00:02:29,361 --> 00:02:31,956 The red dot laser definitely helped with accuracy 56 00:02:32,018 --> 00:02:34,183 I fired it at this target 57 00:02:34,183 --> 00:02:38,765 Pretty funny, but the shell actually protected the crunchy nut, and kept it intact. 58 00:02:38,765 --> 00:02:41,135 Can't let that crunchy goodness go to waste! 59 00:02:41,135 --> 00:02:43,323 So let's fire this again! 60 00:02:43,323 --> 00:02:46,430 This is the only ammo you can eat 61 00:02:48,234 --> 00:02:49,688 I'm observing the 5 second rule 62 00:02:49,688 --> 00:02:51,842 If you don't know what that is, ask somebody 63 00:02:51,842 --> 00:02:54,714 I also tested it outside to see what kind of range I could get 64 00:02:54,714 --> 00:02:56,675 This thing fires pretty far 65 00:02:56,675 --> 00:03:00,756 So there you have it, a home made, laser guided sling shot 66 00:03:00,756 --> 00:03:05,451 So in addition to wonderful pistachios, what you use for ammo in your slingshot? 67 00:03:05,451 --> 00:03:08,049 Get creative and leave a comment telling us. 68 00:03:08,049 --> 00:03:11,630 Now get cracking, and make a laser guided slingshot for yourself. 69 00:03:11,630 --> 00:03:14,675 For more cool videos, click the box on the left. 70 00:03:14,675 --> 00:03:18,049 To check out my laser videos, click the box on the right. 71 00:03:18,095 --> 00:03:20,603 Thanks for watching, we'll see you next time! 72 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Subtitles by Mason Curry.