Dave1087 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 My first attempt at a bird Launcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCE Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 That looks a bit on the heavy size to go in the game bag can't fault the endeavor though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 It was just some scrap steel that was to hand if I get it all to work ok with the wireless remote that I have I will do it with some lighter steel and mite get it powder coated too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 All is working up to yet just need some springs and then I can try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorianbuilders Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Great effort that Dave, did you copy it off another launcher? Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 I just had a look at some pitchers on the Internet and guest the rest lets hope it will work lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 the bolting rabbit was good ,this looks more usable though . i was looking at them on the net awhile ago, but my god they are expensive interesting to see how it turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I no £250 and upwards think I can make one for a lot less and better :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I can make one of these for £80 :-) the lady where I go trainning lent me this one she pad £150 for it Going to get some bits ordered and make one Here is another pitcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 How does it work? It just looks like a rabbit trap cage. Does it throw a dummy up in the air? Never seen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Yes it throws dummy died bird or live birds up in the air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 How high does it throw a dummy up in the air? Does the dummy just go up and land near the launcher or does it really throw it up and away? Again I'm interested because I've never seen one before and got no idea of what it can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I will do a video and put it on here after I get in from work so you can see it working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadedFlapper Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hi Dave another great thread! Do you mind me asking where you get you pull type solinod from? I can only find the open frame type! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) They have manual 1s on eBay 27 quid free postage But am not sure what they are like Edited May 21, 2013 by the pigeon man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 They have manual 1s on eBay 27 quid free postage But am not sure what they are like I will get one of them and see if I can make it remote controlled thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I will get one of them and see if I can make it remote controlled thanks That's what I was thinking mite be easier am not sure ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Ordered one lol will have it in 48 hrs Can't buy the steel for £27 never mind making it thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 hope it makes it easier for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I do too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hi Dave another great thread! Do you mind me asking where you get you pull type solinod from? I can only find the open frame type! Thanks Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 How high does it throw a dummy up in the air? Does the dummy just go up and land near the launcher or does it really throw it up and away? Again I'm interested because I've never seen one before and got no idea of what it can do. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Here is 2 quick videos I have done they are not that good but gives you the idea of what they do Think you can put stronger spring on it to make it throw higher It is to simulate flushing game birds out of cover with your dog for steadiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Clever little thing - thanks for the videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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