B.P.R 2,798 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Hdpe is the way forward for me.... Theres a place for nice wooden cattys.... multiplex...hardwoods....naturals etc.... But of late...hdpe has become an unbeatable material for strong.... durable catapults.... That are easy to work with.... Whether it be recycled milk cartons...bleach bottles and the like..... Or a pre-made sheet of hdpe.... I purchased this off ebay... 100mm wide.... 300mm long.... And 12mm thick.... for around a fiver... Went for 12mm so its nice and thin....pocketable etc.... Soon see if its as strong as the recycled ones i make Managed 3 cattys out of the one sheet.... drawn out anyway... 2 full size...and one miniature shooter.... Next step is to get them cut out.... But the stencil is there Edited August 16, 2013 by Blue Pocket Rocket 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Keep us posted,mate - we'll think of you while we're cutting up milk cartons! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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atomlab 104 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 does it flex much with it only being 12mm thick? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 does it flex much with it only being 12mm thick? Not that i can tell early on mate.... But it doesnt feel as strong as the recycled hdpe we have made.... One of mine is about 10mm thick and has no flex in it whatsoever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I like the funny mixed colours when you melt the milk cartons , tool boxes ,oil drums , Grooovey man ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 8,119 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I like the funny mixed colours when you melt the milk cartons , tool boxes ,oil drums , Grooovey man ... Toolboxes?!? Ffs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I like the funny mixed colours when you melt the milk cartons , tool boxes ,oil drums , Grooovey man ... More to come.... offcuts off this will be melted down... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 8,119 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I like the funny mixed colours when you melt the milk cartons , tool boxes ,oil drums , Grooovey man ... More to come.... offcuts off this will be melted down... Oh aye......... Topper that! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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