[wll]

I'm thinking of drawing up a small ish 3D sling that is thick enough for looped 1745 if need be. The forks maybe 5/8" wide at the narrow sides and between 1/4" to 3/8" thick to keep it pocketable. I would like a good hole for my pinky and maybe a mid body lanyard hole.OAL, no longer than 5.5 inches for sure with a fork gap of 1.5" to -2.00" as this will be a OTT sling.

This is to be a pocketable yet very much a user sling that can be used in serious hunting or ? situations. I will set it up for tubes or flats for this model if I can do it. Maybe a tie on gypsy tie with no hole for added fork tip strength for the tubes, yet wide enough for 7/8" flats, I don't know ? - my concern is the strength at the attachment area, may need to be thicker there and taper down ?

I can use PETG, but PETG is brittle although it is very strong, when it goes, it shatters. Some of the new Matter Hackers Pro PLA's are pretty darn good, so I may give that a try. I could also anneal it in a water as I have done many times, just have to figure out the shrink ratio ;- ) maybe make it, put it in a mold and then water anneal it so it won't deform as much ?

If any of you have thoughts please chime in ;- )

wll

 

[Tag]

Is either of these materials shatter proof, like a fork hit.

 

[wll]

Is either of these materials shatter proof, like a fork hit.

No, they can be tough but not from a fork hit --- It will smack it and maybe chip or crack it. I have not had a fork hit in years and years, so I think I would be OK. ?

wll

 

[ghost0311/8541]

Will I always thought this was a good design.

 

[skarrd]

Will I always thought this was a good design.

i like that design also,and tried to recreate it in wood,,it worked really well,thinner plastic would have been ideal tho

 

[wll]

Will I always thought this was a good design.

Ghost, I totally agree, that gentleman designs some very, very nice products.

wll

 

[wll]

I drew this up and my Solid Works guy built it. I will get the file to play around with and make a few adjustments (shorten up the handle 1/2" and a mid lanyard hole, maybe a less rounded fork area ?).

The sling now is 5.5" long and the forks are 2.5 OD across. the forks are 5/8" wide, and the sling is .400 thick. It should make a real nice light carry. I may make the forks another 1/4" wider, to keep more in line with the width of my Cheapos ;- )

The sling is very, very light (50% infill, 6 layered shell) and would work great with 1636 tubes or 1030 tubes for "Small Ball"

wll

 

[wll]

Well I just re-did that sling and I should get another prototype by Wednesday (my Prusa is down while we reorganize the drafting, prototyping room).

I may need to do a few revisions and then I will start printing them for testing as a lightweight "Small Ball" Sling. In addition, our company had a laser engraving machine which I never used to make slingshots ... I will now, if possible as we are getting a 50 watt machine on Wednesday. I plan on using birch ply and gluing a couple of sections together for strength. If I can cut through .5 on a few passes then I will do that.They will be pretty much small pocketable and capable of handling looped 1745. !

The sling will be under 5.5 inches tall and at the most 1/2 inch thick (may go with 3/8" if I feel it is strong enough). The widest fork width will be 3" or maybe 2.75" It will be the upmost of simplicity looking pretty much like the 3D printed prototype above. I very well may make the upper section of the fork .875 (22mm) wide for flat shooters.

Will I become a small vendor ... I don't know ? I can promise you one thing, If I do they will be priced as reasonably as possible.. I may leave them where you sand down the edges and you stain them if you wish. They will be down and dirty, but strong and light. The only issue is shipping cost so I may need to get creative to figure out the best cost effective shipping and packing method.

wll

 

[Buckolieo]

Have checked out GRABCAD they have lots and lots of free 3D printer stuff. Well everything on the site is free. You can download and modify and they tell the fill they used. Also most of the software they use is FREE

 

[wll]

Have checked out GRABCAD they have lots and lots of free 3D printer stuff. Well everything on the site is free. You can download and modify and they tell the fill they used. Also most of the software they use is FREE

Thank you for the info, I will check it out ;- )

wll

 

[wll]

This is taken from a Solid Works file and saved for me. I should get this today and then I can see how it feels and make a few of them OAL is 5.5" x 2.75" at the forks and a fork gap of 1.35", forks are .70 wide.

Will probably tie a gypsy type OTT arrangement, but we will see.

Since I can't get out and shoot right now because I'm busier than a one armed wall paper hanger, At least i can have a slingshot 3D printed .... The day shouldn't be a total lose, LOL, LOL, LOL.

wll

 

[KawKan]

Alright! Something to hold in your hand while you have a Zoom meeting!

Speaking of that, I'd love to see a photo of that in your shooting grip! Hint, hint!

It's looking sturdy and functional, just the way I like 'em!

 

[wll]

Alright! Something to hold in your hand while you have a Zoom meeting!

Speaking of that, I'd love to see a photo of that in your shooting grip! Hint, hint!

It's looking sturdy and functional, just the way I like 'em!

Soon as I can get it I will show you, What I thought was going to happen today did not, it was a funny farm over here !

wll

 

[gizmoto]

Curious, what was the result? I would have taken a guess the frame could have broke after some use due to repeated lateral pressure? Not sure how strong 3d printing is, but the thought it may not be of solid material sounds scary.