1st Micarta made and Snow

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vince4242

Discussion Starter · Jan 10, 2021

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Having a Great weekend, my energy is high and I got to break a sweat today and feel energized shoveling the snow for an hour. Feeling strong and fit is such a gift today and it was fun to exercise with a shovel!!

I have a sheet of denim and T-shirt (20 layers) almost done and ready to cut up! It is big enough for one BAD Boy Scout and the scales for my homemade knife. Maybe I can squeeze a second small slingshot out of it? Man is this Micarta tough stuff, it is 5/8" thick and feels way stronger than plywood. I am hoping to be done making the slingshot and knife handles by Wed. when I start chemo again.

It is good to be making a new slingshot with a new material!!

Cheers

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StringSlap

· #2 · Jan 10, 2021

Can't wait to see it!

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Ibojoe

· #3 · Jan 10, 2021

That’ll make a nice one.

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SJAaz

· #4 · Jan 10, 2021

Good stuff big fella, that should make a beauty...

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vince4242

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 10, 2021

Thanks for the encouragement guys! Heading outside now to mount it to a piece of OSB so I can jigsaw this baby out!

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IOAN

· #6 · Jan 10, 2021

Very good! :thumbsup:

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Facewizard13

· #7 · Jan 10, 2021

What resin did you use?

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devils son in law

· #8 · Jan 10, 2021

Keep us updated and glad that you're feeling good!!

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Tag

· #9 · Jan 10, 2021

Glad you are feeling better. Looking forward to seeing your finished slingshot.

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KawKan

· #10 · Jan 10, 2021

Wait!

Did you cut up K-State T-shirts for that project?

You have me worried now, Vince!

Micarta look good, though!

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Winnie

· #11 · Jan 11, 2021

You’re an inspiration! - both with how you’re handling everything and the fact that you’ve tackled micarta - something I’ve always wanted to do. I’m looking forward to seeing the expression of your artistic nature.

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vince4242

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 11, 2021

I used two part Marine epoxy that I had left over from my tiny house countertop project.

Kawkan sometimes sacrifices must be made for the greater good! The purple looks really cool once it's been sanded.

The Micarta really wasn't hard to make it all it was just kind of a pain in the butt and very messy. And as far as artistic expression my slingshots are all about function they are not pretty.

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Reed Lukens

· #13 · Jan 11, 2021

That's cool Vince :headbang:
Did you press it in a vice or what?

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Winnie

· #14 · Jan 11, 2021

Don’t kid yourself about the artistic expression. It’s the conception followed through to completion that matters. You’re beginning with a pile of old clothes and rags and ending with a slingshot. It doesn’t have to be “perfect” to be enjoyed or admired.

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nike

· #15 · Jan 11, 2021

it is 5/8" thick :angrymod:

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Tag

· #16 · Jan 11, 2021

You are an inspiration to more people than you know. My Mother In Law sends you her best. She has dealt with cancer for years

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vince4242

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jan 11, 2021

I use a ceramic tile on top and then 2 cinder blocks to press it down. It came out almost three quarters of an inch thick?!? I was hoping that it would compress more but it feels really good in the hand and it will never break!

Tag make sure to thank your mother-in-law for the well wishes. All of the kind thoughts, prayers and positive energy are accepted and I'm so grateful for all the support I am getting.

Cheers

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Twisted Branch

· #18 · Jan 11, 2021

vince4242 said:
I use a ceramic tile on top and then 2 cinder blocks to press it down. It came out almost three quarters of an inch thick?!? I was hoping that it would compress more but it feels really good in the hand and it will never break!

Tag make sure to thank your mother-in-law for the well wishes. All of the kind thoughts, prayers and positive energy are accepted and I'm so grateful for all the support I am getting.

Cheers

Praying for you now Pal, for success in all your endeavors!!!

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vince4242

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jan 11, 2021

Hi all I just posted my build pics and specs for the micarta on the Homemade slingshot page!! The knife turned out Amazing!!!!

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Hoss

· #20 · Jan 12, 2021

Glad you're doing good, can't wait to see the slingshot.

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