The guess what I made competition!

[R.Lewis]

a spootula? (spatula/spoon)

 

[Calurix]

A bowdrill and hearth board ?.

ATB

 

[offroadmick]

A fine looking catapult/slingshot?

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!
A catapult is what I made..!
Well done Bigbadger2001
Pictures to follow shortly, pm your address to me and i'll post it out to you...

 

[BigBadgers2001]

Yay! Chuffed to bits. lol. I don't normally win anything. PM'ing you now matey.

 

[offroadmick]

Nothing special, just a little time spent whittling and sanding...

Saw this stick lurking on the pile:

Ideal I thought:

So after some sawing, whittling and sanding...
We have a nice slingshot/catapult:

with an ergonomic grip...lol:

Its the first one I made from wood, and as I have several catapults already, I though I would give it away...

Just add some flat bands and your away!!!

All your BigBadgers2001 if you want it...

 

[BigBadgers2001]

Ooooo. Me likey a lot. Looks nice and smooth. Nice size for my hand too. I have a small wooden one but I have had to wrap two layers of paracord around it to get it anywhere near a fit for my meaty paws. lol. I can't wait to get it laccy'd up an give it a shot. Thank you very much indeed mate.

 

[Trail Snail]

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[BigBadgers2001]

Hi offroadmick. Could you tell me what sort of wood it is please? also what woods would you recommend for a beginner to start carving?

 

[BigBadgers2001]

Hi Offroadmike.
The catapult arrived today. Thanks a lot bud. Looks and feels great. I can't wait to get it banded up and get some plinking in. Thanks again.
Ken.

 

[offroadmick]

You're welcome mate...
I think it's lilac wood... Hope you have fun!

 

[Stanleythecat]

What do you guys use for the stringy bit!?

Leo

 

[BigBadgers2001]

Hi Leo.
Elastic= Theraband gold from Hunter catapults, 6mm square elastic or Barnett type tubes.
For tying on= Dental floss, Waxed cotton for sail making, thin elastic bands if using Theraband, some use leather or paracord loops aka gypsy style.
Check out the slingshot forums or my fav is Fishes forum http://jacksshed.myfreeforum.org/index.php?component=indexpage.
All the best.
Ken.

 

[Stanleythecat]

Thanks Ken

Sorry I lost this thread and couldn't find it again to reply!!! I just realised I could find it through my profile.

Leo