pappabear 128 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 hi all this is the first catapult i have ever tried to make , was feeling bored so browsed the tree in the front garden and this was what i kept , i am looking for advice as to whether to use flat bands with loops or tubes through holes and pins . thanks in advance for any advice also would anyone be able to sell me the bands/ tubes and leather pouch please Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Looks good mate, I would probably only use light single flats on it. Good for your first one tho ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pappabear 128 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 cheers longers , where would i be able to buy them from with a pouch , would this be suitable for playing only ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 A lot of people but them ready made from ebay mate, if you use 9.5mm steel it should be good for taking pigeons etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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pappabear 128 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 thanks longers looks like im going to have to start again the dark fork was rotten in the middle but thankyou for your advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squab 2,875 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 thanks longers looks like im going to have to start again the dark fork was rotten in the middle but thankyou for your advice fair play mate nothing better than making your own,couldnt find it in me to buy one off someone,lets be frank it aint difficult,stick with it atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pappabear 128 Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) cheers hunter , going to try again need somthing to keep the boredom away Edited July 20, 2014 by pappabear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I'd shorten the forks a touch personally mate, looks nice though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.338winmag 78 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Also dig around in the past posts you'l find good info ,as to how to fasten them to the forks pouches etc though i gotta say some old work boots give up very good pouch leather an if yer in a hurry to get some lastic try some rubber bands chained together . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pappabear 128 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 thanks guys , going to do some more reading , what would be the best tree to be looking in for a fork and would it be ok to cut one now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 thanks guys , going to do some more reading , what would be the best tree to be looking in for a fork and would it be ok to cut one now I've got a few natural forks that I cut a while ago if there any good to you mate? Make some nice catties, if you pay postage (about £3) I'll chuck some theraband gold elastic in and a pouch to get you going? Let me know cheers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 thanks guys , going to do some more reading , what would be the best tree to be looking in for a fork and would it be ok to cut one now if you want to cut your own, then any nut or fruit tree would be a good bet, along with Ash,oak hazel etc. stay clear of anything with a pithy core. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardhomer 7 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 thanks guys , going to do some more reading , what would be the best tree to be looking in for a fork and would it be ok to cut one nowI've got a few natural forks that I cut a while ago if there any good to you mate? Make some nice catties, if you pay postage (about £3) I'll chuck some theraband gold elastic in and a pouch to get you going? Let me know cheers That's a very good and kind offer off.you mate for the other member. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardhomer 7 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 cheers hunter , going to try again need somthing to keep the boredom away It's better that you find out now that one of the forks were rotten or weak, than when you have tied your three bands around it and your taking a shot. Good luck with your next try mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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