Traditional Knives & Slingshots

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Got my tying band. I don't know about using it on tubes, though. I'll probably go for the old kerfed aperture ploy on this one.

 

[Jack Black]

Got my tying band. I don't know about using it on tubes, though. I'll probably go for the old kerfed aperture ploy on this one.

I usually double them back, and put a small steel pin, or dowel through, to hold them in place. Or plug them with a small steel ball. It depends on the diameter of the tube though

Edit: Sorry Jer, you're talking about the pouch?!

 

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I usually double them back, and put a small steel pin, or dowel through, to hold them in place. Or plug them with a small steel ball. It depends on the diameter of the tube though

Edit: Sorry Jer, you're talking about the pouch?!

Nope, you were right the first time.
I'm thinking a slit to slip the stretched tube through, and a plug to keep it from pulling out, as you say. Or enlarging the holes enough to get the tubes through without a slit might be better. Whatever looks easier on the day.

 

[Jack Black]

Nope, you were right the first time.
I'm thinking a slit to slip the stretched tube through, and a plug to keep it from pulling out, as you say. Or enlarging the holes enough to get the tubes through without a slit might be better. Whatever looks easier on the day.

I'd avoid a slit Jer, when you tension the rubber it could run. Alcohol gel is useful for making it stretch (to accommodate a ball for example). Another way might be to attach the rubber using leather tabs. I guess it depends on the particular slingshot to a large extent

 

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I enlarged the holes.
Getting there.

 

[Jack Black]

I enlarged the holes.
Getting there.

Cool Good luck with it Is that an Imperial Boy's Knife Jer?

 

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Cool Good luck with it Is that an Imperial Boy's Knife Jer?

Thanks and yes.
I'll just fold over the standing ends and whip with the band-binding band. See if that works. (The band-binding band arrived on time(, and the guitar stand arrived early.))

 

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[echoscout]

What's happening slingshot fans?

I'm waiting on a Wasp Stinger to arrive. Made to Chicago a week ago. Hoping it will arrive in the near future. Ordered a red one.

 

[Jack Black]

Thanks and yes.
I'll just fold over the standing ends and whip with the band-binding band. See if that works. (The band-binding band arrived on time(, and the guitar stand arrived early.))

Nice work Jer, and a cool pic Have fun buddy I've been laid off for a couple of weeks, due to my sciatica, but looking forward to getting back to it

I'm waiting on a Wasp Stinger to arrive. Made to Chicago a week ago. Hoping it will arrive in the near future. Ordered a red one.

Nice By coincidence, I have some stuff coming from Wasp this week, including a Wolf, and a pickle fork. Hope you get your Stinger soon

 

[Jack Black]

Gamekeeper Pocket Poacher, Ghost Edition.

 

[Jack Black]

I got this Gamekeeper Bloodstopper 2 or 3 months back, but haven't had a chance to take it out yet. It came with double Theraband Gold bands, pretty heavy, and they're a bit short for me, so I'm probably going to need to swap them out. I find most pre-made bands too short for me, I guess if you're selling them, you make the rubber go as far as possible

 

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Gamekeeper Pocket Poacher, Ghost Edition.

Gamekeeper Bloodstopper

I'm reminded of the movie Boogie Nights. "Those are great names!"

I find most pre-made bands too short for me, I guess if you're selling them, you make the rubber go as far as possible

I was ordering a knife anyway, so I ordered a pack of 20 bands/pouches. I think they'll be long enough, though it's awfully hard to understand a seller's description these days. (Maybe so it's harder to claim the goods aren't as described)

I saw somewhere that band length should be one fifth of your draw length, which I can't believe. I'll prowl the simple shot tutorials.

I hope you're out slinging shot again soon.

 

[Jack Black]

I'm reminded of the movie Boogie Nights. "Those are great names!"

I was ordering a knife anyway, so I ordered a pack of 20 bands/pouches. I think they'll be long enough, though it's awfully hard to understand a seller's description these days. (Maybe so it's harder to claim the goods aren't as described)

I know what you mean Jer! I once bought a couple of expensive heavy square rubber sets, with big rock-chucker pouches. I'd had quite a bit of stuff from this feller in the past, but when I drew his attention to the fact the rubber was tied completely wrong, and unevenly, I didn't even get a reply

I saw somewhere that band length should be one fifth of your draw length, which I can't believe. I'll prowl the simple shot tutorials.

I reckon a lot of it depends on the strength of the bands, the strength of the user, and whether or not they have tennis elbow!

I hope you're out slinging shot again soon.

Thanks mate

 

[ferider]

I still find it hard to believe that - after 40 years - you guys have me working on slingshots again ....

3060, in case you wonder, and I like them a little longer than normal (6.5 ft arm span).

 

[afishhunter]

that band length should be one fifth of your draw length, which I can't believe.

The band length depends on the stretch ratio. If the bands have a 5:1 stretch ratio then 1/5 your draw length would be right.

 

[Jack Black]

I still find it hard to believe that - after 40 years - you guys have me working on slingshots again ....

3060, in case you wonder, and I like them a little longer than normal (6.5 ft arm span).

LOL! Nice work

 

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The band length depends on the stretch ratio. If the bands have a 5:1 stretch ratio then 1/5 your draw length would be right.

I may continue to eyeball them with glassy eyes.

 

[JM2]

Harvested with my machete. Box elder. Looks promising.

https://imgur.com/FpZc7w7

 

[Jack Black]

Harvested with my machete. Box elder. Looks promising.

https://imgur.com/FpZc7w7

Hope it works out

I received a package from Wasp today, which included a couple of new slingshots, so I've been messing about with band-sets all evening! I'll get some pics up tomorrow