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Double Detent Slingshot Pouch Jig
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over the thought of the laser cut jig. Great idea and video. Thanks again for sharing.
Midnite, I am glad you mentioned that, it reminded me to take the file to work. I will post them once cut , should be cool. No work for today, our street is covered in 18" of snow. My wife and I cleared the driveway, but it is like a road to nowhere, just a wall of snow at the street.I'mover the thought of the laser cut jig. Great idea and video. Thanks again for sharing.![]()
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I like that jig! I am not a fan of dimples but if i was I might have to steal that design.
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Cut, shaped, and drilled my press last night. Need to the nuts and bolts yet. I know you said 3/32 of an inch thick leather, what does that translate into ounce weight? Thanks.
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I was just thinking of trying a detented pouch for my larger ammo sizes. I use Rayshots magnetic pouch for small bb shot. What a great little jig.
Why the double detent pouch?
I can get my mind around the detent, But it seams that a double detent would hold the ball captave to long.
Why the double detent pouch?
I can get my mind around the detent, But it seams that a double detent would hold the ball captave to long.
6-8ozCut, shaped, and drilled my press last night. Need to the nuts and bolts yet. I know you said 3/32 of an inch thick leather, what does that translate into ounce weight? Thanks.![]()
Mike if it does I cannot tell. It is really easy to load and center the ammo. You would have to try it. I did not see the point until I used one. I think this design does pretty much limit use to 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2" balls. I am sure you could chuck a rock with it but the detents would not do much in that case.
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Hey Chuck,
That is a neat jig you made up.Thanks for sharing how you do so many different things on the forum.
Here is how I have been making double cup pouches.
Two 1/2" spacing collars
One 7/16" steel ball or smaller
One clamp
I hope someone can use this method in a pinch.
Hey Chuck,
That is a neat jig you made up.Thanks for sharing how you do so many different things on the forum.
Here is how I have been making double cup pouches.
Two 1/2" spacing collars
One 7/16" steel ball or smaller
One clamp
I hope someone can use this method in a pinch.
It looks like that works.I made the first few similar to that. The goal of this jig was to get the ball all the way to the back of the pouch so there is no vertical line. I am not sure that it really makes a difference, but it was a design goal for the jig and it worked. I can't say I had any problems with the ones that had the vertical line at the back. but I had to try something different.
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"in a pinch" no pun intended aye?
I think the double dimple is the fastest and easiest to use.
It centers, without any undue effort or thought, and speeds shots.
I always get mine from Flatband and did a review on one as well.
But your vid took the mystery out of it. Thank you again for a wonderful vid. As simple as it is, I still don't think I can do as well as you guys.
GREAT tutorial Thank.
It centers, without any undue effort or thought, and speeds shots.
I always get mine from Flatband and did a review on one as well.
But your vid took the mystery out of it. Thank you again for a wonderful vid. As simple as it is, I still don't think I can do as well as you guys.
GREAT tutorial Thank.
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Guys, if you're gonna do a double dimple ( double cupped) pouch make sure you first soak the pouch in hot water for awhile. Then when you clamp it (whether using washers or a a jig of some type)-VERY IMPORTANT! Pull up on the folded ammo loaded leather while tightening the vise or clamp. You don't want two separate cups-you're looking for a nice hinge (like the cups are going into each other) between the two cups because that's where the ball will end up when it's just starting to leave the pouch. If you have two distinct cups,you may have the ball fall in either one of them and it may effect accuracy. I've been using one for years and can not see a difference in accuracy versus a single cupped pouch or a flat (traditional) pouch. In fact,because of gripping factors,speed of loading,size of pouch needed,and the consistency that is so important in all aspects of slingshots shooting,it is by far my favorite pouch style. Take it one step further and try a stiffer leather. It may hurt a bit if you get the "Knuckle Knock" but it is just so comfortable to shoot. Flatband
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Gary nice to hear from someone very experienced with these. Your comment about the ball seating all the way back, so the cups join, is why I made the jig. My first efforts did result in a double cup separated by the fold in the back. The jig eliminates that, and provides nice consistent results. I also like the single centered dimple, I just like the double a little more. It seems slightly easier to use.Guys, if you're gonna do a double dimple ( double cupped) pouch make sure you first soak the pouch in hot water for awhile. Then when you clamp it (whether using washers or a a jig of some type)-VERY IMPORTANT! Pull up on the folded ammo loaded leather while tightening the vise or clamp. You don't want two separate cups-you're looking for a nice hinge (like the cups are going into each other) between the two cups because that's where the ball will end up when it's just starting to leave the pouch. If you have two distinct cups,you may have the ball fall in either one of them and it may effect accuracy. I've been using one for years and can not see a difference in accuracy versus a single cupped pouch or a flat (traditional) pouch. In fact,because of gripping factors,speed of loading,size of pouch needed,and the consistency that is so important in all aspects of slingshots shooting,it is by far my favorite pouch style. Take it one step further and try a stiffer leather. It may hurt a bit if you get the "Knuckle Knock" but it is just so comfortable to shoot. Flatband![]()
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