Rubber Band Gun remix² 5 shots

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This is an evolution of the rubber band gun that started as the step-up-action wooden gun by RBGuns, which was made available on Thingiverse as a laser-cut design by ddanijell. This was later remixed as a 3D printable design by thecrash74 and then improved by iClint. This version has several key improvements: - A 5-shot capacity instead of 3. - A larger design that fits adult hands and can use number 18 rubber bands. - The option to use either a typical 1-inch ballpoint spring for the trigger or a rubber band. - A reliable mechanism with reduced risk of bands getting snagged. - Easy printing and assembly using clips that don't rely on perfect tolerances, eliminating the need for screws, glue, or dowels. - Extra styling inspired by the 1911. This is one of the simplest semi-automatic rubber band gun designs possible, featuring only one moving part. This makes it both reliable and easy to set up. You can see it in action here: Assembly To assemble the gun, start by pushing the two shorter clips into the two holes at the upper side of the middle part. Then attach the right side by pushing it into the clips. Next, insert the trigger and add either a rubber band or a 1-inch ballpoint spring for tension. After that, push the left side into the clips, insert the longer clips in the grip, and finally attach the grip panels. If the clips don't catch because your printed parts are slightly too thick, try to sand down any irregularities or print the "longer" clips. Conversely, if the clips are too loose, try again with the "shorter" clips. If the trigger doesn't move smoothly, it's likely due to roughness of the top and/or bottom surfaces. A bit of sanding of the trigger piece, and if necessary the side pieces, can help to remedy this. Using This gun has been tested with number 18 rubber bands (1.6mm or 1/16 inch thick and about 76mm or 3 inches long when new). Shorter bands down to size 14 may work as well, but the trigger pull could become really hard with 5 of those loaded. From a quick comparison, it seems shorter bands hit harder at short distances, but due to their lower mass they will lose their momentum sooner and won't go farther than the longer ones. To load rubber bands, start at the lowest notch. Otherwise, they will get tangled because the first band to be launched will be covered by others. Try to maintain equal tension at the left and right sides of the rubber bands while mounting them. Do not load new bands before all the previous ones have been shot, or again there is a risk of causing a tangle. When firing, pull the trigger all the way back to ensure correct cycling of the bands. For maximum reliability, apply a little grease or oil to the two topmost notches of both the frame and the "hammer." This will ensure the bands slide upwards quickly and makes it possible to quick-fire all 5 bands in one second. Licensing notice This is released under a Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike license. You may sell printed copies if you honor the license, meaning each sold copy includes a visible reference to this Thing page. However, because this is based on a design by RBGuns.com, additional licensing may need to be obtained from them if you want to sell this for profit. Common sense reminder Depending on how you print this, it may look like a real gun from afar. Don't do stupid things. Also, do not shoot rubber bands towards living beings' eyes at close range. This design comes without any warranties or liabilities, use at your own risk.