Black Beauty Slingshot

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Frisky

Discussion Starter · Nov 9, 2020

Here's a slingshot I jokingly call the Black Beauty. It was made from buckthorn dead wood that was full of splits. I was going to throw it out, lol! I stabilized it with super glue and then filled the splits and crevices with epoxy. I wanted a black slingshot, so I sprayed it black. It shoots nicely with 7/16" steel bearings. It's a heavy slingshot and rock solid, so I can shoot it with heavy drawing bands.

Joe

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StringSlap

· #2 · Nov 9, 2020

Man Joe, you like 'em big and chunky don't ya?! Very nice!

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craigbutnotreally

· #3 · Nov 9, 2020

That’s quite the beefcake!

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Stankard757

· #4 · Nov 9, 2020

Nice.

And if you run out if ammo just smack em with it

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Frisky

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 9, 2020

When I started collecting forks, I cut big ones. Big mistake! I like small ones best. My last 11 have all been less than half the size of this one.

Joe

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Frisky

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 9, 2020

Here are my latest forks. Notice I'm now going with slender forks. Small slingshots are pocketable and fun to shoot! When these are dry, I'll cut them way down. Left to right: Buckthorn, Chokecherry, Smooth Sumac and unidentified. The unidentified fork will soon be identified.

Joe

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craigbutnotreally

· #7 · Nov 9, 2020

Nothing wrong with the big ones too. You can get way more wiggle room carving them.

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Frisky

Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 9, 2020

Yes, you have to be precise carving the skinny ones. I just like their small size, and I prefer to shoot expendable ammo, like 1/4", so small slingshots with weak bands are more my thing.

Joe

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devils son in law

· #9 · Nov 9, 2020

StringSlap said:
Man Joe, you like 'em big and chunky don't ya?! Very nice!

I like 'em substantial as well .....oh were you referring to his slingshot? :iono:

Good job, Frisky and can't wait to see those smaller ones completed

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Frisky

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 9, 2020

LOL!

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Reed Lukens

· #11 · Nov 9, 2020

I like it

Throw some mega tapers on that and grab a speed badge

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Frisky

Discussion Starter · #12 · Nov 9, 2020 (Edited by Moderator)

Right now, it's tapered 1" to 3/4". Nothing drastic, but I'm planning to try out some super tapers soon, lol! Probably some Simpleshot Black too. I'd like black bands on it.

Joe

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Frisky

Discussion Starter · #13 · Nov 9, 2020

I'm thinking 1 1/8th to 1/2" would blow smoke!

Joe

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Reed Lukens

· #14 · Nov 9, 2020

It sure would

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SLING-N-SHOT

· #15 · Nov 9, 2020

Nice Joe, that's a chunky gal for sure and quite the handful

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Ibojoe

· #16 · Nov 9, 2020

Ooooooo. You should tie that one on the right and make a cup.

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