Homemade boomerangs are the kind of toy that adds a lot of extra fun to an afternoon, both in the making and the throwing. You need to be careful throwing one (lots of open space required), but making a boomerang (as opposed to buying one) brings an extra measure of joy to the venture. Over the years I’ve made some very effective boomerangs from 1/4″-thick hardwood plywood and you can, too. It’s a great project to do with any kids in your life (or even just for fun yourself). Click below to download a PDF guide on building and using your own home-made boomerangs.
The design here flies like crazy, so be sure to use them in a big space. And yes, they really do curve back towards you if you throw them right (though not necessarily right at your feet. Boomerangs work especially well when you throw them into a light breeze.
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