[Woodtech]

Hey Guys,
I'm new to this forum. I made my first board cut out of 3/4 inch maple. I like the look of a natural so I decided to design it to look natural (or so I thought). I took some clay and modeled it into the natural shape I wanted. I then transferred it onto the piece of maple. Next I cut it out, shaped it and then sanded it. After a few coats of poly, it was ready for bands. I ordered a set of Bill Herriman Express Bands. I was very satisfied by the quality of these bands and how quickly they were shipped. I installed the bands then wrapped the handle with some blue cord. Then I went outside with a handful of marbles and did some shooting. Here are some pictures: I call it "The T-bone". All comments welcome!

 

[mxred91]

Excellent job shaping that one. Looks like you have really great woodworking skill. It is a beauty.

 

[Woodtech]

Thank you for the encouragement! It took a bit of work but I really enjoyed doing it. -Woodtech

 

[Hrawk]

That's excellent!

If you hadn't told me it was a board cut I would never have known!

 

[Woodtech]

That's excellent!

If you hadn't told me it was a board cut I would never have known!

Thanks very much..that is what I was aiming for!

 

[Niagara]

Its almost too prefect. I wish I had that kind of time to finish out that nice. I found i like marble ammo too.

 

[mxred91]

Thank you for the encouragement! It took a bit of work but I really enjoyed doing it. -Woodtech

It really grows on you, especially if you enjoy wood working. I started making slingshots 5 months ago. I have made 19. I have 3 more laid out for cut out tomorrow. You think of something new, and you have to try it. It also gives me a good use for all the scrap wood i collected from making bows for the last 12 years.

 

[Flatband]

Really nice job Woodtech! You are living up to your name Bud! Flatband

 

[NoSugarRob]

i like it to

 

[shot in the foot]

I love that slingshot, not too fancy and yet got style, you have a skill, cant what to see what you come up with next, jeff

 

[CRO-josip14]

very nice...but i think little too big

 

[CRO-josip14]

very nice...but i think little too big

 

[wd40]

That's a great-looking slingshot. Not too big at all. I like how it looks like a natty but is actually a board-cut.

Very nice finishing out.

WD40

 

[Gib]

That is amazing!

 

[smitty]

Looks like the only slingshot you will ever need for any kind of challenge. Very good work and an inspiring finish, love how you wrapped it.

 

[NaturalFork]

I agree. It looks amazing!

 

[haertig]

That looks like it took quite a bit of effort. But the end result justifies it all. What a beautiful slingshot. I am sooooo impressed with your work!

 

[Dayhiker]

Somehow I missed this. That's a way nice looking shooter. Great job!

 

[philly]

Amazing, a piece of art. Welcome to the forum.
Philly

 

[jmplsnt]

Excellent work and like the others said if you hadn't informed us it was a board cut I would have thought it a natural. You did a superb job of finishing and sanding!

Please show us any further projects you undertake.