Traditional Knives & Slingshots

I appreciate the info and I can start my research with what’s been provided. Pretty interesting. Thanks all for sharing.
 
JM2 said:
I appreciate the info and I can start my research with what’s been provided. Pretty interesting. Thanks all for sharing.
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There's absolutely loads of info out there :) :thumbsup:

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Since I’m new to the world of slingshots, I appreciate all the info provided here. When I was a kid, you could get inner tube and make one but the tube was starting to be not right for slingshots. Then buying a wrist rocket sufficed and I’ve always had one of those. Never gave it much thought until this thread.
 
JM2 said:
Since I’m new to the world of slingshots, I appreciate all the info provided here. When I was a kid, you could get inner tube and make one but the tube was starting to be not right for slingshots. Then buying a wrist rocket sufficed and I’ve always had one of those. Never gave it much thought until this thread.
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Hope it re-introduces you to a lot of fun :) Until about five years ago, I hadn't used a slingshot for about 40 years! :D :thumbsup:

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sf fanatic said:
Jack, you’ve piqued my interest. I had Wrist Rockets when I was a kid and they were fun. What do you know about Fowler sling shots? After all these years I figure a beginner would be best to start with.
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I've had that Sparrow a year or so, since Simpleshot first made a version of Zachary Fowler's wooden one. It's inexpensive, lightweight, simple, and shoots really well. It's simplicity is what appeals to me most about it I think :) The Simpleshot Scout LT is more sophisticated, I fire it with a 'pinch grip', but you can use it in a number of ways. It'll take heavier bands, and you can change bands quickly. It's comfortable to use, and very accurate. Why don't you check out some reviews? :thumbsup:
dantzk8 said:
Thanks for sharing Jack. The guy on the video is a genius, his slingshot is an other great British contribution to the civilisation, with the 8 parts cap and the Barlow.

Dan.
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Joerg is an inventive and proud German Dan! :D His channel is a lot of fun :) :thumbsup:

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That's some good slingshot shooting there Jack.
I like them but never got very good at it.
I've had some cheap big box store models over the years and the tubes or bands always dried out on me because I would only mess with them occasionally.
I may have to think about getting something decent, learning how to care for the bands, and practicing till I'm a decent shot.


A lot of people like to look down on slingshots or airguns as kids toys, but those people are foolish to discount something that's very practical and a good past time.
 
Is there any benefit to OTT vs TTF? TTF seems like the traditional way and all.

I found my wrist rocket and it needs new tubes. Looks like last time I shortened them and they aren’t long enough. I seem to remember that. I shouldn’t have a problem retying them, if I can find tubing in town.

I been watching some videos. Burning river bushcraft guy shows how he made a jig and reties the pouch. No problemo.
 
Jack Black said:
Hope it re-introduces you to a lot of fun :) Until about five years ago, I hadn't used a slingshot for about 40 years! :D :thumbsup:
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sf fanatic said:
Jack, you’ve piqued my interest. I had Wrist Rockets when I was a kid and they were fun. What do you know about Fowler sling shots? After all these years I figure a beginner would be best to start with.
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I am NOT about to start spending money on things I don’t really need just because of nostalgia, or because they seem cool, or because I’m being egged on by a bunch of guys who have nothing better to do than discuss their ridiculous pastime on some internet forum!

Oh, wait….
 
Hickory n steel said:
That's some good slingshot shooting there Jack.
I like them but never got very good at it.
I've had some cheap big box store models over the years and the tubes or bands always dried out on me because I would only mess with them occasionally.
I may have to think about getting something decent, learning how to care for the bands, and practicing till I'm a decent shot.


A lot of people like to look down on slingshots or airguns as kids toys, but those people are foolish to discount something that's very practical and a good past time.
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Thank you, it's about the last target sport I can do here :( I like it though, it's a lot of fun :) You can buy slingshots with spirit levels, laser sights, etc but I prefer the simple ones :) The latex bands seem to last pretty well :thumbsup:
JM2 said:
Is there any benefit to OTT vs TTF? TTF seems like the traditional way and all.
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I think OTT is the most popular today :) It's just what you prefer, any slingshots can be set up for either :thumbsup:
JM2 said:
I found my wrist rocket and it needs new tubes. Looks like last time I shortened them and they aren’t long enough. I seem to remember that. I shouldn’t have a problem retying them, if I can find tubing in town.
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JM2 said:
I been watching some videos. Burning river bushcraft guy shows how he made a jig and reties the pouch. No problemo.
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Watching a random video is what got me started again :) I watch 'Catapult Carnage', 'Gamekeeper John', 'SimpleShot', 'Mister Dighton', 'Fowler's Makery & Mischief', and 'JoergSprave', but there are plenty more :thumbsup:

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I watched a few simpleshot videos too.

Guess I’ll have to cast some shot. I gave my last to a friend to try in his 30 caliber rifles for gallery loads.
 
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