Hi

[Willie Boy]

I'm an old dude. I like to carve spoons and make my own carving tools. I am also a big fan of shooting and making slingshots. I have recently gotten into collecting plastic (HDPE) bottles and such and melting it down into boards to make slingshots with, but I want to see what else I can think of to make with this recycled trash.
I like to recycle stuff.

[Jon]

Hi Willie Boy - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

Lots of fellow old dudes here.

Very interesting material. If you haven't already, be sure to check out mr95gst's Milk Jug Hammer, and also this new entry: Machinable Wax by Jim Hannon.

What's your recipe? 100% HDPE?

[Willie Boy]

Hi Jon,
Thanks for the warm welcome! I have already seen the milk jug hammer. Nice one.
I use 100% HDPE for the basic board, but sometimes I use it in mixed-materials slingshots, using wood or metal, or flattened sections of pvc pipe.
Getting ready to check out the machinable wax thread now.
--Willie

[kbalch]

Hi Willie,

Welcome!

Neat hobby - I think you're our first slingshot maker. If you've got any pics of your work (beyond your avatar), we'd love to see 'em!

Ken