Tree fork catapults

[ateallthepies]

I had a good haul of tree forks while out on a walk today...



After a bit of whittling they should look something like this...



I'm loving making these natural made catties at the moment!

Steve

 

[Clouston98]

Great work mate! Would love to see more of these!

 

[danny358]

they look great. i always have a catty in my pocket in winter while out moochin. what kind of bands do you use?

 

[ateallthepies]

I prefer single tapered Theraband Golds, 25mm to 20mm for general plinking but saying that, I have not tried any other type of bands yet.

Steve

 

[keen-edge]

They look great fella I love the one on the left

 

[Limaed]

Steve,

What wood(s) are you using here?

 

[ateallthepies]

Its a mix of Holly, Hazel, Ash and an unknown wood. I will be going for some Yew forks the next time I'm out?

Steve

 

[Limaed]

Thanks Steve,

I've never made a catty or used one since I was a youngster. I think I might have a go now - wheres a good place to buy the bands & pocket?

 

[danny358]

i use single theraband silver tapered 25mm - 15mm and 25cm long i really like these as i use .38 cal steel and they fly real well i have taken alsorts of small game with these. if i was using lead i would double them up as they are very sluggish with single bands.

 

[ateallthepies]

Limaed, I buy the Theraband exercise bands on ebay, no particular seller but whoever is cheapest! The pockets I make out of scrap thin leather that I bought for making longbow grips.

There is a myriad of sellers who make up band sets for a reasonable amount.

Danny, I use 10 or 12mm lead balls that I make myself with those cheap ball moulds. I recently emptied out my airgun pellet trap and got several kilos of lead out which all went into the melting pot! I also come across bits of scrap lead on site from time to time.

Steve

 

[wingstoo]

This is an Ash fork I got from my Dad who cut it in around 1942...

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I put some new elastic on it and it works pretty good.

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[greatbear]

I do both theraband gold tapered from 25 to 20 mm both single and doubles and theraband black tube which is best for heavy ammo just have a look at my thread in makers market.
if anyone is wanting any bands?

 

[danny358]

i have a mould but the lead balls are about 11mm. so are to heavy for the bands i use. i prefer the lighter bands. as i find them more accurate. i may get myself a mould to make so smaller shot to see how they are