Traditionalhunter 93 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Had a go at making a natural catty, made to fit my hand and now has been banded up with triple theraband black and kangaroo pouches. Hopefully get out soon do a bit of hunting to see how it feels. It'd be good to see some fellow catty hunters post up some pictures of their natural cattys. All the best, Traditional 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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pip1968 2,490 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 very nice what type of tree is it cut from 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Traditionalhunter 93 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks pip1968, In regards to the wood i think it may be yew tree. All the best, Traditional Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brassneck 128 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 seems everyone into ply / multiplex etc nowadays , imo you just cant beat a good natural fork, each one is unique . Nice job mate 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Traditionalhunter 93 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks brassneck, I agree a natural catty is a great addition to the collection, especially when it is shaped perfect to the hand, and feels so smooth to use. All the best, Traditional Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brassneck 128 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks brassneck, I agree a natural catty is a great addition to the collection, especially when it is shaped perfect to the hand, and feels so smooth to use. All the best, Traditional ill try and get a few of mine up later on mate , i like the grain of oak , holly is my favourite but real hard to find a nice symetrical fork . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Traditionalhunter 93 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thats great brassneck, I look forward to seeing some of your natural cattys, I agree the grain of oak is beautiful, holly is also nice but like you said ideal forks are a rarity. Whats bands do you use? for this im trying out triple theraband black, see what comes of it never tried this band set before. All the best, Traditional Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest long-tail Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 one i knocked up last year just proving a point to my lad how we kept ourselves amused as kids,think it was from cherry tree but not 100% sure now,did band it up for a trial and i can honestly say im not as good with one now as i used to be just stripped it back down and will marine varnish it before getting back out for some serious practice,you done a good job on yours like it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Traditionalhunter 93 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 long-tail thats looks like a nice natural catty, Im sure it will be very nice once the finish is applied, I look forward to seeing the end result. Get out and about and no doubt your good shot will return, Its just about getting the feel again. Great hunting tools and should be taught to all the youngers, well done. All the best, Traditional Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 a tip i got told by many of good catty builders when you do naturels is get them bigger than you need and carve them to fit rarther than find the perfect fork ya sling shot frames are good lads spot on i prefer the naturels these days they seem to fit hell of alot better 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
satan and todd 125 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 one i knocked up last year just proving a point to my lad how we kept ourselves amused as kids,think it was from cherry tree but not 100% sure now,did band it up for a trial and i can honestly say im not as good with one now as i used to be just stripped it back down and will marine varnish it before getting back out for some serious practice,you done a good job on yours like it hi mate.. were did you get the knife from mate looks a tidy knife an catty aint bad... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 A natural yew two yews I just like making cattys 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Traditionalhunter 93 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 They look very good micckey, Making the catty is all part of the fun along with hunting with it, keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more natural cattys. All the best, Traditional Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) I like trying my hand at various types. Ill do a few natural. Then try some board cut and then back to natural etc. I just enjoy making something out of nothing, whether that be a natural fork or a nice piece of wood Hooefully have a dremmel soon and then theres no stopping me Edited January 15, 2013 by Blue Pocket Rocket 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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