[Old Iowan]

Made from stuff I had laying around - Copper strip and STABILIZED a piece of curly/spalted maple - I still have to put the slots in the fork and will use the "toothpick" method of attaching straps made from Theraband Gold to shoot TTF - I made it so I can remove the copper fork and do whatever if I decide to - Already got more ideas so I'll just do the best I can to have fun

 

[skropi]

I am a bit worried about the strength of the copper and the strength of the attachment to the handle. Do you plan to shoot it hammer grip?

 

[KawKan]

That's an attractive combination of materials.

Looks like you plan to shoot hammer grip.

Let us know how it shoots for you.

 

[Old Iowan]

I am a bit worried about the strength of the copper and the strength of the attachment to the handle. Do you plan to shoot it hammer grip?

I am kinda physically weak so I will make my bands accordingly so the copper will do just fine - As far as the attachment it will hold well until I decide to make it permanent or change it - I've worked with STABILIZED woods for going on 40 years but I appreciate your concern - Yes. I like the "HAMMER" grip so far BUT things can change!

 

[Blue Raja]

Looks good. Lots of light band options, including 117b rubber bands and even SPRI therapy bands from Wally World. Let us know how it shoots.

 

[Ibojoe]

It’s a very interesting frame. I like it.

 

[SLINGDUDE]

Very cool! I love that handle!

 

[MakoPat]

I like it...I had to check the date...it looks very retro.

Did you stabilize it yourself?

 

[Old Iowan]

I like it...I had to check the date...it looks very retro.

Did you stabilize it yourself?

I did not stabilize it myself - There's a guy who has a business stabilizing not to far from me - I also want to THANK everyone for the LIKEs!! All are greatly appreciated!! :thumbsup:

 

[mattwalt]

Thats nice.

I would suggest using some sort of Gypsy tab though. Copper reacts with rubber unfortunately so will degrade.

 

[Tag]

Nice looking slingshot It’s always good to see our fellow Forum members offer advice on making the sport of shooting slingshots as safe as possible. Welcome to the Forum

 

[Old Iowan]

Thats nice.

I would suggest using some sort of Gypsy tab though. Copper reacts with rubber unfortunately so will degrade.

OK....didn't know that about copper...Good to know - Now....what is a "Gypsy" tab??

 

[mattwalt]

Basically its a flexible extension the rubber can be attached to. Usually a leather strip which can be affixed to the fork tip in some way.

 

[mattwalt]

https://slingshotforum.com/topic/92466-gypsy-tabs/page-2

 

[Old Iowan]

Again.....MANY THANKS to all!! Here's the photo of the "GYPSY" fix I came up with for now - I used a set of Chinese bands I just got...Not my first choice but the quickest for now - "It" shoots just fine....now I can practice, practice and more practice :target: :target: :target:

 

[AKA Forgotten]

Loving the retro look and looks even better dressed. Nice work