B.P.R 2,798 Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Theres a few different ways to attach diffetent bands... But i think you would be over complicating things to start off with... The best bit of advice i can give... IS MAKE A CATCHBOX... Your more inclined to practice when your not losing all your ammo... http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/273415-simple-catapult-catch-box/page-3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,556 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 On 18/02/2014 at 12:41, B.P.R said: IS MAKE A CATCHBOX... Your more inclined to practice when your not losing all your ammo... http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/273415-simple-catapult-catch-box/page-3 I,ll be happy just to get it in the box at this stage 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 8,149 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 On 19/02/2014 at 09:03, gnasher16 said: On 18/02/2014 at 12:41, B.P.R said: IS MAKE A CATCHBOX... Your more inclined to practice when your not losing all your ammo...http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/273415-simple-catapult-catch-box/page-3 I,ll be happy just to get it in the box at this stage Wish I made a catch box. I fear for my windows every time in cut the grass....... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 On 19/02/2014 at 09:03, gnasher16 said: On 18/02/2014 at 12:41, B.P.R said: IS MAKE A CATCHBOX... Your more inclined to practice when your not losing all your ammo... http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/273415-simple-catapult-catch-box/page-3 I,ll be happy just to get it in the box at this stage me too, mine would need to be a skip Aye BPR but really my main question is, would a template of wood for a thumb stick be ok for a catapult? Or am I just being lazy I know the thought of me losing my front two teeth might raise a cheer but I'd rather avoid it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Just draw your own out..fold in half a piece of paper... Draw half a catapult... cut it out... And unfold it .. And you will have a design drawn out ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Join the slingshot forum, go on the template section, find one you like, print it then cut it out, sorted ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Aye guys lol, not sure if you understand. I've got a couple of bits of wood that are rough templates for a walking stick. Think one of them is ash. They look perfect size for a catapult but I'm not sure if the wood will be strong enough. They must be about an inch thick. This is all by memory, it's been easy 2 years since I laid eyes on them but I know I have them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 The woods already cut in the shape of a u with a handle bit if you know what I mean. I suppose what I'm asking, will any wood do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 f**k it, I'll just make a walking stick catapult Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Baw... hardwoods arent the best for catapults as they can split down the grain.... that said... ive seen lots of people make them from hardwood and be fine... but if it does split.... your fcuked.. Thats why people use birch plywood... it wont split at all... BUT... Just use what you have... A catapult made out of something.... Is better than no catapult at all.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brookie 1,193 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 On 19/02/2014 at 12:56, baw said: f**k it, I'll just make a walking stick catapult best you can use mate if the fork is nice and level and fits into your hand comfortable no doubt its seasoned . ive got forks here over twenty years old .they last a life time if looked after Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,556 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Thats me sorted im out making my debut as a catty owner tomorrow thanks to BPR nice one chief arrived today .....A quilt hanging from a tree in the garden is my first target...just as a confidence booster like.......a double quilt naturally Edited February 20, 2014 by gnasher16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 A double quilt is needed... Them bands are powerful as fcuk! .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 On 19/02/2014 at 14:42, B.P.R said: Baw... hardwoods arent the best for catapults as they can split down the grain.... that said... ive seen lots of people make them from hardwood and be fine... but if it does split.... your fcuked.. Thats why people use birch plywood... it wont split at all... BUT... Just use what you have... A catapult made out of something.... Is better than no catapult at all.... This is my fear mate, I've seen them split rasping them into shape. Thanks anyway mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 On 19/02/2014 at 14:47, brookie said: On 19/02/2014 at 12:56, baw said: f**k it, I'll just make a walking stick catapult best you can use mate if the fork is nice and level and fits into your hand comfortable no doubt its seasoned . ive got forks here over twenty years old .they last a life time if looked after I fancy giving it a go mate. I dunno how practical it would be right enough. A walking thumb stick, shooting stick, wading stick and catty all in 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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