[greenwart]

I had found a piece of what I think is Osage orange in a burn pile years ago. I sliced it in half and it has sat in my wood stack for st least 20yrs. I am new to this forum and would like to post a pic of what I drew up before I start slicing and dicing.

 

[KawKan]

Welcome to the forum!

That's a nice layout job on that board.

The design looks functional and comfortable.

Since it is cut from a single board, I'd consider adding some thickness where the forks join the handle. With straight-grained woods, that's an area given to weakness due to short grain.

Take a look at a masterpiece in this genre, and I think you'll see what I mean. https://slingshotforum.com/topic/93930-the-tex-shooter-classic/

Keep us posted on how the work progresses!

 

[SJAaz]

It looks like it is going to be a beautiful piece of wood. Be sure to ponder Kaw Kans advice and beef up area where the arms twist. Can't have our new guys getting conked in the head with a broken tang.

 

[Ibojoe]

That’s a beauty! I must agree though. Osage is hard as a rock but it can develop a crack anytime. I always check mine over good before I shoot em. Enjoy your build and welcome to the forum!

 

[flipgun]

It looks like you have enough wood there to re-saw another plank. Then you could laminate with a piece of ply.

 

[greenwart]

I have cracks.!!!. Luckily it is in the base of the handle. trimming most ofvit away.this is worse than gem cutting. At least with gem stones you can see the cracks before you start.

 

[greenwart]

I also have to wait until tomorrow. Went to look for my coping saw and remembered that my son had borrowed it years ago. I need an excuse to go to home depot.

 

[NSFC]

Looking forward too seeing the progress on this build. Were here to help. Take your time and enjoy yourself.

 

[SLING-N-SHOT]

I also have to wait until tomorrow. Went to look for my coping saw and remembered that my son had borrowed it years ago. I need an excuse to go to home depot.

dont we all , lol.....loos great

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[greenwart]

Shaped frame. I need to decide how I want to attach it.

 

[hoggy]

nice work. welcome & enjoy the forum.

 

[KawKan]

The shaping looks great!

I'd probably give the tops of the forks an 1/8-inch round over and band her up!

If you wanted to go back and add more radius later, you could.

Same with band grooves: start with none, add them on the front, or all around, or on the inside and outside, or just the inside.

It's going to be yours, and it looks like it's going to be good.

I'm bowing to the waist and sweeping the floor with my hat, my friend!

 

[SLINGDUDE]

Nice work. Osage is some tough stuff but you did great

 

[greenwart]

Fitted out.I scavenged the bands from some heavy latex gloves.they are only about 0.020 thick so not much zip. Shooting some green peas I got from the Indian food store. Way more accurate than the 10$ Walmart special that got me started on this obsession. I was able to hit the same cedar board from about 15 meters. Real bands and some heavier ammo are in order. Was out at a friend's ranch and started scavenging her brush pile. Got some cherry and cedar. Need to make an ammo trap before I start on my next project.

 

[flipgun]

Latex swim caps are a good source if you buy store brand. Same for exercise bands. In Texas you can get both at Academy.