Where to Get Elastic for Catapults?

figarow on 22/04/2015 - 18:57

Want to make some Catapults but don't want the cheap nasty elastic that doesn't stretch far. Where can I get good quality elastic and good price?

Comments

altomic on 22/04/2015 - 19:45

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old tyre inner tube (car or bike)??
Sammy2000 on 22/04/2015 - 22:10

+1

What do you need a Catapult for?
- StalkingIbis on 22/04/2015 - 22:24
  
  +1
  
  well i doubt anyone really 'needs' one
  - strangeloops66 on 23/04/2015 - 00:11
    
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    Everyone needs siege weaponry.
BigTed on 22/04/2015 - 22:13

You can buy bungy cord at camping stores and Bunnings IIRC.
mad__llama on 22/04/2015 - 23:40

I've heard that Thera-tube (black, silver or gold colour) works well. Google for it or try eBay.
strangeloops66 on 23/04/2015 - 00:05

Clive Palmer's undies.
bambooculm on 23/04/2015 - 06:24

I agree with altomic about the old car tube rubber, but I would suggest slinging as a better idea than the rubber band type catapult.You can also get large rubber bands from stationery supply shops. Do a search on google for slings, there are websites and you tube videos on slinging. Rubber or elastic bands are not required, only a leather or cloth or holder and some cord or strong twine. Slings are more effective in almost every way after a little bit of practice.
mskeggs on 23/04/2015 - 07:31

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Surgical tubing is what they use for slingshots. Available cheaply on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601…

Also consider a trebuchet, which does not require the elastic.
- altomic on 23/04/2015 - 21:24
  
  trebuchet - accuracy. can be done but takes time/skill