gnipper 6,468 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I was wondering if it would be possible to make a catty out of polymorph so did a quick Google search which came up with this I would say that was a bit ott but the basic idea is good I think, no sanding or sawing and just right for your hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gentle assasin 9 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 What is that polymorph....and how do you mould/work it?... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Have a search on the Slingshotforum.com, all you need to know about it is on there. It's not as strong as HDPE though so be careful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 SSF are too busy suing each other at the mo' ! I'll google this stuff, but I'm prepared to bet you can't get it for free like HDPE ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hah, I don't think anyone has been sued yet. You might have to get your wallet out for some polymorph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,468 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 It's only a couple of quid on eBay though and after watching a long vid of a bloke knocking up a sheet of hdpe it's worth the couple of quid to not have to do it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hah, I don't think anyone has been sued yet. You might have to get your wallet out for some polymorph I don't mind getting my wallet out, as long as it's no more than a few farthings............a guinea at most !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kranky 507 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Have a search on the Slingshotforum.com, all you need to know about it is on there. It's not as strong as HDPE though so be careful! Have you ever used it? I don't think anyone will be worried about the strength of Polymorph. Get yourself some and try it. You'll be singing a different tune when you've got some experience of it. It's cheap, strong, easy to work with and takes less preparation than HDPE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Seen the video on youtube also.... Can see how you would mould a handle...using your hand etc....but how do you make the forks? ... I take it you flatten it out...let it cool and cut it?.... or?.... Edited October 24, 2013 by B.P.R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,468 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 My polymorph turned up today so had a bit of a bash at making a catty. I'll give it a try tomorrow and if I don't like it I'll melt it down and try again. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 how did you make to forks for that?.... looks very 'workable'....and youve done a good job.... forks look a little high....and your grip low.... would imagine it would put a lot of strain on your wrist with powerful bands? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 How strong is the polymorph? Will it handle big heavy pull tubes without fear of breaking? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,468 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 How strong is the polymorph? Will it handle big heavy pull tubes without fear of breaking? I'll let you know tomorrow mate. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,468 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 how did you make to forks for that?.... looks very 'workable'....and youve done a good job.... forks look a little high....and your grip low.... would imagine it would put a lot of strain on your wrist with powerful bands? I made it all with my fingers, if a bits not quite right stick it back in hot water and change it. I bet it could be pushed into a mould too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,468 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Been mucking about with it on and off at work today and it's took the strain ok. If it was to take a lot of strain with very strong elastic I can't see why you couldn't put a metal frame inside the plastic? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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