B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) had a go at making a small 'pocketable'...catapult... something thats discreet sits in your hand nicely... bit more work and some treatment... fitted with some nice singles should be nice Edited June 15, 2013 by Blue Pocket Rocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 how long do they take you to make, from start to finish because you use hand tools dont you? need to make my own now ive got some spare time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 and what wood is it you use by the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 18mm multiplex.... if i do them start to finish.... couple of hours... but im usually busy....dogs...ferrets...wee boy.... so usually cut one out....then go back for half an hour.... now and then mostly hand tools.... but got a dremmel now.... a god send Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 where is it you get the wood. do you buy it in bulk or as offcuts. what other would do you recommend, i can get cuts of mdf and birch plywood. are these any good? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) i made my first out of mdf offcuts...and they worked.... but the woods crap... i buy it (multiplex) as offcuts from a guy i know any wood is good.... Edited June 15, 2013 by Blue Pocket Rocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 i think im gonna give birch plywood a go, can get offcuts for next to nothing. i need something to do during the offseason. at least it will take a little bit of pressure off you keeping the catapult section alive as it will be me flooding it with shit catties 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atomlab 104 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 i think im gonna give birch plywood a go, can get offcuts for next to nothing. i need something to do during the offseason. at least it will take a little bit of pressure off you keeping the catapult section alive as it will be me flooding it with shit catties Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atomlab 104 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 i was gonna make one of these a while ago but never got round to it,hows it shoot and is there much wrist strain with single bands? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 its not even banded yet mate... just drying now. i can forsee there being strain on the wrist due to the lack of handle.... and also the points catching on your pocket etc.... so i came up with this.... smoother and more rounded with slightly more to grip in your palm. http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/292478-pocket-rocket-mkii-catapult/ full sized forks.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 alot nicer than the first, didnt really see how it was going to be comfortably shot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 just toying with ideas catapult machine gun next 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) Carefull your quickly becoming the new jorg sprave ha Edited June 17, 2013 by youcanthide...BANG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 The second design looks really smart and very 'pocketable' . I'm (still) making my own 'tiny catty', as I've some lovely woodland near me, but a bit of discretion would be needed . Keep up the good work, buddy !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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