fatchap Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) I've made a few slingshots before inspired by GKJ using 18mm multiplex ply but they do look a bit plain. I got asked if I could make an ergo type slingshot out of anything other than plywood and no secret waterproof coating, this fella is obviously not a fan of GKJ. So the shed was opened and the bandsaw fired up. 2 hours later I emerged after pretty much making my mind up that I was going to keep this one and make him another. picture to url I do love olive wood get hold of a good bit with plenty of grain action get it down to 1200 grit then a coat or two of tru oil and it really pops. but I will say Tru oil dont behave with the contours of the slingshot like it does with a rifle stock. I got it right in the end and with a few coats of shellac I was happy. Unfortunatly the fella really wanted the slingshot so he had that one and I m going to try and recreate another today. Edited May 5, 2019 by fatchap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 That looks really good with beautiful figuring and no doubt is most ergonomic ( if that's the right word i.e. Looks to fit nicely in the hand.) Well done. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: That looks really good with beautiful figuring and no doubt is most ergonomic ( if that's the right word i.e. Looks to fit nicely in the hand.) Well done. OB Thanks OB. Yep ergo short for ergonomic. There are plenty of different designs online, I took the basics of 3 and came up with that. Really am gutted the bloke bought it! Edited May 5, 2019 by fatchap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Very nice love the grain in it coincidentally a clients son has just won the all England slingshot title for 20 meters and I believe he Was 4th in the 10 meters out of approx 250 competitors quiet a achievement for a young lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) I watch these people shooting slingshots in total awe, cutting playing cards in half, putting candles out, and as for the vermin shooting, I have trouble hitting a rabbit at 10 yards with both barrels, How they bowl a bolting rabbit with head shot at 30 odd yards with a 9mm steel ball out of a slingshot just amazes me. Edited May 5, 2019 by fatchap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I’m the same couldn’t see the target let alone hit it with a catty it’s good to see and great that there’s youngsters from all walks of life able to get to compete and have a chance of getting to the top 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 My sons only interest in a slingshot would be if it was in his itinerary on call of duty on his Playstation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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