[Aleister]

Hello folks,

here, I want to show you my first slingshot I made after a break of 20 years or so. I was inspired by Jörg's and Tobias' brilliant „Hammerhead"-design. I used four layers of 1,2 mm Multiplex-wood, which I laminated together with epoxy-glue. For shaping, I used a rasp, a Dremel and sandpaper. I attached two layers of Theraband-Gold and I am quite pleased, how this shooter fits my hand and performs. One thing I am not very happy with is the finish. I used some colored glaze for exterior applications. It looks OK, but the typical haptic of the wood is lost and even after a very long period of drying, the smell of the paint is still quite prominent. Future forks, I will treat just with line oil.

Thanks for viewing and commenting!

Jan

 

[lightgeoduck]

Do you know what would make that look perfect? Banding her up and slinging ammo!

Excellent job

LGD

 

[rockslinger]

iT LOOKS GREAT TO ME, GOOD JOB!

 

[Bostradamus]

that looks awesome!!

 

[Charles]

I would say you did a fine job with that one. You are off to a good start.

Cheers ....... Charles

 

[Maomao]

looks amazing! Buen trabajo!

 

[Rapier]

Super effort. Looks great. A bunch of us like the results of 50/50 boiled linseed/mineral turpentine for natural timbers. You can also buff it up after curing with liquid bees wax for a higher sheen. Really brings out the grain. It may yellow some lighter wood though and you can add a little stain to the mix to if you like.
Cheers

Hype~X Australia

 

[Karok01]

Beautiful! How do you plan on banding her!

 

[Jaxter]

great to see peoples first slingshots. Although if I showed you what my first made slingshot looked like you probably wouldn't be able to tell it was a slingshot and just think it was fire wood. Anyway back on track, That is awesome!

 

[Aleister]

Thank you guys for the really nice feedback, that really motivates me to keep on building and shooting! I attached a photo how it looks with bands. I used Theraband Gold, length 21 cm from fork to pouch, tapered (2,5 to 1,5 cm) for 12 mm steel balls.

I did my first shooting-practice this weekend and am very happy how it performs, as far I can judge this as a beginner. But I think either a higher caliber or weaker bands will also work. Anyway, thanks again for commenting.

@Rapier: I will definitively try your linseed oil/turpentine recipe, thx!

 

[philly]

Very fine first attempt, I see nothing wrong with it, very nicely done Ale.
Philly

 

[Sharkman]

Amazing job!

 

[Btoon84]

nicely done!

 

[Chepo69]

Fantastic!

Aesthetically very cool

 

[e~shot]

Fantastic!

 

[alfshooter]

Great work mate, it is not easy to make that design.

greetings .... Alf