Clothespin Steel hand saw or X-acto knife Wire cutters Rubber band Toothpicks

You may have to move your clothespin piece up and down to give the wire cutters some leverage to break it. Remember to wear your safety goggles!

This will create an indent that will eventually hold your spring.

This elastic needs to be securely holding the two pieces together. If you leave it too loose, it won’t hold.

The coil of the spring will be on the bottom of your sawed piece.

Once you have this part securely in your indent, slide the wooden piece back to its original position. The two ends of the wood pieces should meet up and your spring will still be in your indent. Your gun is now fully constructed.