[Charles]

For being readily available everywhere and being cheap, it is hard to beat office rubberbands. When I make slingshots for others, I usually use office rubberbands. I MUCH prefer the braided method, rather than the more usual chain. Here is an excellent thread on the topic, including a video and many useful tips.

http://slingshotforum.com/topic/12956-pros-and-cons-of-office-bands/

Read through the entire thread, watch the video, and I think you will be much further ahead. Office rubber bands are not as fast as Theraband. But you can make pretty fast setups. One that I like is based on 64s and 32s. These are essentially the same length, but the 32s are half the width of the 64s. Try this one, from the fork to the pouch: 64+32, 64+32,64+32, 64, 64, 64. If you need even more zip: 64+64, 64+32, 64+32, 64, 64, 64. You get the idea.

With my setups, I am as accurate as I am with Theraband or 107s or anything else.

Give them a try, and come back if you have any questions/problems/suggestions.

Cheers ..... Charles

 

[Charles]

I was on vacation with a dankung black palm thunder and broke a tube. I bought a pound of staples 33's (3 1/2"x 1/8"). I made a set of 5x4x3 chains. Surprisingly quick and accurate and almost silent. I shot 2 doves from 20 meters with 3/8 steel, d.o.a. Very impressed! Just pay attention to snugging the chains together. Chains are a great alternative in a pinch. Or anytime you can't get TBG or 107's or other 'ideal' propulsion. Or when you're just broke!!!

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Nice report! Very good of you to share that. This is exactly the sort of situation I had in mind. Glad the chains worked so well for you.

Cheers ....... Charles