dave88 1,565 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 How many of you make your own pouches?.. do you cut with a template or do you just improvise? Maybe a steel rule die? Currently buying mine and although they're top notch i wanna start making my own and am looking at my options and the way other lads do it. Any advice appreciated 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atomlab 104 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I just make a template from a milk carton then cut with a rotary cutter and for the holes I use a paper hole punch. if you have a go at making your own pouches make sure you cut the leather in the direction that it stretches the least. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,199 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I do both, I buy a few and make a few, but I like my pouch,s very small just big enough to hold a ball I just draw around an old pouch and cut them out with big scissors I normally get a leather bag from a charity shop or cut a sqare out of old leather sofas that are thrown out lasts for ages Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave88 1,565 Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks for the replies, definitely gonna give it a go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,536 Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 i bought mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outofnowhere 93 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Where's a good place to buy them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave88 1,565 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I'm a member of http://slingshotforum.com/, there's a few good vendors on there... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outofnowhere 93 Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I'm a member of http://slingshotforum.com/, there's a few good vendors on there... Thanks I'll take a look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave88 1,565 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Supersure pouches seem to be the go to pouch for a lot of shooters but personally I'm not a fan of them...I get my pouches from a member by the name of e-shot on there. Do you have pouches at the moment? I'd be happy to send you a few to tide you over If not Edited April 2, 2017 by daveee88 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outofnowhere 93 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 That's really kind thanks, but right now I don't have even have a catty (Gadder they were called when I was a lad). I think I've found a design I like and so will give it a go at making one, then look at the "add on bits". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barrywhite 282 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 That's really kind thanks, but right now I don't have even have a catty (Gadder they were called when I was a lad). I think I've found a design I like and so will give it a go at making one, then look at the "add on bits". making a pouch . the black widow ones are massive not so good I cut some leather 80mm x 20 mm with scissores . the leather will streach Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outofnowhere 93 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Nooo, I'll try making the Gadder and buy the bands and pouches at least in the short term. I couldn't hit a barn door with an 'andful o' peas the last time so I reckon lots of practice will be the order of the day....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barrywhite 282 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Nooo, I'll try making the Gadder and buy the bands and pouches at least in the short term. I couldn't hit a barn door with an 'andful o' peas the last time so I reckon lots of practice will be the order of the day....... make sure your fork is smooth fill holes with eposy or something rubdown with fine paper , paint or varnish but have no dents or holes in finished fork . they can eat bands fast . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outofnowhere 93 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Thanks I really appreciate your advice. I'm still looking for a simple design, some designs are amazing and way above my skills set. I might end up buying one yet LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barrywhite 282 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 have a go cut up some ply wood .tubes are the ezyest bands to make . constrictor knot to tye the pouch all on.. you tube . rolyan orange tube shoots 10mm 9.5 mm or rolyan green more power . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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