Pouches

[dave88 1,565]

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

[atomlab 104]

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.

[Greyman 28,171]

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

[dave88 1,565]

Thanks for the replies, definitely gonna give it a go

[j j m 6,534]

i bought mine

[Outofnowhere 93]

Where's a good place to buy them?

[dave88 1,565]

I'm a member of http://slingshotforum.com/, there's a few good vendors on there...

[Outofnowhere 93]

I'm a member of http://slingshotforum.com/, there's a few good vendors on there...

 

Thanks I'll take a look.

[dave88 1,565]

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

[Outofnowhere 93]

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".

[barrywhite 282]

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

[Outofnowhere 93]

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.......

[barrywhite 282]

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 .

[Outofnowhere 93]

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

[barrywhite 282]

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 .