Mr Wilkes 3,010 Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Well it looks like I’m sidelined for the foreseeable, I’ve torn something in my shoulder and can’t bare any pressure holding up a catty. I remember seeing some where a article on a extendable star ship ... anyone seen one or used one ?, this one had a trigger and a small footplate to cock it. Any ideas ?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,513 Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 28 minutes ago, Mr Wilkes said: Well it looks like I’m sidelined for the foreseeable, I’ve torn something in my shoulder and can’t bare any pressure holding up a catty. I remember seeing some where a article on a extendable star ship ... anyone seen one or used one ?, this one had a trigger and a small footplate to cock it. Any ideas ?. I was going to suggest a starship when I saw your opening line, both my shoulders are pretty f****d from 40 yrs plastering, falling down a cliff and dislocating one side then chuck in a good dose of Arthritis and I know my inevitable finally will be starships only think an extended Diablo with wrist brace would work well but any of the ones I,ve used are a lot easier on the shoulders than a normal fork set up, and quite a lot more powerful, I have a spare crutch one in my man cave you are welcome to if you want to have a play with it, it’s adjustable in length as I keep the adjustable bit of the crutch incorporated, i,m just borrowing my daughters internet for a few hours at the moment but only for a few hours, so if you want it just pm me your address mate and I,ll pop it in the post Monday when I pop back 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 3,010 Posted February 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 I really appreciate that mate but I’ve just had one dropped off by Nick Hegarty to play with. I also picked up a crutch with the idea of doing a extendable ship, could you post pics to give me some ideas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Greyman 28,513 Posted February 5, 2021 Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 Nice that mate I have a ply one in the back of my van, will stick you up a load of picks of the crutch on Monday when I’m back in town mate 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 6,819 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Put pics on here ,need to have a dabble with a starship Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,513 Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Here you go mate as promised, the handle on the big section has to be turned 180 degrees by drilling out the rivet that holds it in place and re doing it on the other side, then trim the arm support end to suit and the adjustable foot end as well, gives you around 6” to 8” of adjustment if you want me to send it to you to pull apart let me know and if not Walt you are welcome to it mate as I have to be a bit ruthless with space now I live on a boat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 3,010 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Brilliant, I like how the forks detach, I’m thinking of leaving the extension on mine and using it as a cocking aid by standing on the fork and pulling up . But I would have to install a trigger system to put the pouch/ ball in first. I know what I’ve just said is as clear as mud but I’ll post some pics when I’ve done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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