Project designed by Alan Scott Craig. Materials: two 12-inch wooden paint sticks
one strong, thick rubber band
wood rasp
medium- and fine-grit sandpaper
paint
sealer Steps: 1. Clamp a paint stick down or hold firmly. Using a rasp, file air foils, gradually- slanted edges similar to the look of an airplane wing, into the paint stick. The black shaded areas of figure A represent the parts of the paint stick that should be filed. The non-filed edges are called "leading" edges and the filed edges are called "trailing" edges. Left-handed throwers should reverse the edges so that the leading and trailing edges are on opposite sides. Figure B shows the side view of a finished air foil. 2. File the ends of the paint stick into a round shape so that the stick has no sharp corners. 3. Sand all rough edges and sharp edges of the corners with sandpaper. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 with a second paint stick. 5. Paint the sticks as desired. Let dry then cover with a sealer. 6. Use a rubber band to tightly secure the paint sticks together in the center to form an X-shape (figures C and D). 7. Go to a large, open field with no obstacles or people. With an air fold side facing you, throw the boomerang vertically 45 degrees to the right of a slight breeze. Left-handed throwers should throw the boomerang 45 degrees to the left of a slight breeze. 8. Catch the boomerang between palms as it slowly hovers back. Tips: - If the sticks wiggle a little upon the release of the throw, tighten the rubber band or use an extra one.
- A heavyduty option to secure the two sticks together is to drill a hole through the center of each stick and fasten together with a small bolt (figure E).
- Make a quick, living-room version of this boomerang by cutting two, 1/2-inch wide "sticks" measuring 3- to 4- inches long from a manila folder. Place one of the stick on top of the other in an X-shape then staple in the center to secure. Hold the boomerang vertically in your hand, cock it back and toss it into the air. It will come right back in your direction so be ready to catch!
GUESTS :
Alan Scott Craig
Artist
E-mail: artofboom@hotmail.com
Website: www.artofboomerang.com
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