Longers7 720 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi lads, not been into catties for long. Bought one off BPR couple of weeks ago and loved it!! So thought about having a go at making one myself, being a carpenter I'm able to pick up various hardwoods and multiplex for free at work, so today I took an off cut of 32mm beech and traced out a rough shape and cut out with my jigsaw. I then set about shaping it with rasp, files and sandpaper. Once happy I gave it a quick dip in boiled linseed oil just to see how it would look, have to say I'm really pleased with it, not as nice as some of the ones I've seen on here but it is my first attempt :-/. Here's a couple of pictures Have to say I've loved making this, and just wanted to say a massive thanks to BPR for getting me started and for all his help and advice, hope you like it. Cheers harry 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Lovely work mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Westy76 546 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I like that,what's the groove in the side for....a sight?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks guys, yeah the groove in the side is a site, I just find where to draw to (normally my mouth), then line up the site, works perfect. I've now banded it up and it shoots lovely, also made one from multiplex....... Making them is addictive :-/ ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks guys, yeah the groove in the side is a site, I just find where to draw to (normally my mouth), then line up the site, works perfect. I've now banded it up and it shoots lovely, also made one from multiplex....... Making them is addictive :-/ ha 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigoy19706 276 Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 spot on wish my 1st catty looked like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Looks great that! .... (both of them) ... Hows it shoot?... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Looks great that! .... (both of them) ... Hows it shoot?... Shoots really well mate, haven't banded the multiplex one up yet as ran out of theraband. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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