[Quercusuber]

Hello Slingshot Forum friends!

Here's another work of mine, a somewhat "classic" slingshot carved from a cork oak (Quercus suber) natural fork. It was finished with linseed oil and natural beeswax. I've kept a bit of the cork in the handle, which has an aesthetic value and gives a bit of balance when handling the slingshot, sideways shooting style. The bands are inner rubber tube, with a big rock pouch (number 35) from SuperSure.

Hope you folks like it!!

Cheers ...Q

 

[Quercusuber]

Awesome ! :bowdown:

Hello my friend!!!

Hope everything's well with you, sir!!

THANK YOU so much, as always for your feedback. I'm glad you've liked it!!

The bands were an experiment, just to remember the taste of good ol' inner tire rubber.

But once you know Theraband and the likes, you never go back to it

Best regards ...Q

That slingshot is beyond beautiful.

Oh my friend!!!

Thank you SO MUCH for such a kind comment!!!

So glad that you've liked it!!

Cheers ...Q

 

[Quercusuber]

Gorgeous and that burl is fantastic

THANK YOU so much for your reply!!!

That burl you're referring is actually its bark. The wood is very solid and dry, so, with the oil, everything looks like burl

Actually, it did surprised me when I was finishing it. Didn't imagine that its colour would acquire this look.

Best regards, my friend!!

Q

 

[Quercusuber]

That is exquisite my friend. Absolutely stunning!

MANY THANKS, Ibojoe!!!

I'm glad you've liked it!!!

Cheers ...Q

 

[Quercusuber]

Morena has captured my heart!

Thanks for sharing her with us, Amigo!

Truly one of a kind. I love the cork on the handle. Very impressive.

I love this frame!!!

Wow!! That's got to be one of the nicest naturals I've ever seen. Excellent work.

Stunning work as always - with that slim wast and colour - the name is apt!

Either used for shooting, or for an art exhibition, it is equally gorgeous!

cheers,

jazz

Wow.

You are so lucky to have that Oak available to you! Nice work, Q !! :looney:

My dear friends, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your amazing comments!!!!

Without you, it would be meaningless to present any work on the Web. Plus, you are the best "audience": knowledgeable, experienced and crazy about slingshots!!

I beg your pardon for answering to your replies en masse, but the amount of posting in the Web has been very demanding.

Just for curiosity, "Morena" means in Portuguese "woman or girl with sun-tanned skin"

BEST REGARDS...

Q

 

[Quercusuber]

The Q is back!

Fine craftsmanship bro and beautiful frame!

OMG, You did it again. When I think slingshots can't get any better you go an push the envelope even further. This is a beautiful work of art. Keep up the good work keep us on our toes.

My dear friends, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your encouraging and honest feedback!!!

Couldn't do it without you guys!!! :wave:

I'm so glad you've liked it!

Cheers ...Q

 

[Quercusuber]

Beautiful and elegant frame

MANY THANKS, sir!!!!! :wave:

Always happy to receive a positive feedback from such an ARTIST!!!

Best regards ...Q

 

[Quercusuber]

Beautiful piece Q-Man... You just keep getting better. :naughty:

OH MY GOODNESS, sir!!!!!

HOW ARE YOU???? So glad to see you around :wave: :wave: :wave:

I've been out of the carving hobby for quite some time, but now I'm slowly getting back!!

And you, sir, I haven't heard nothing for quite some time. I trust everything is getting along within your expectations!!

THANK YOU so much for your kind reply (your feedback it's so prized that it should be framed for exposition!!) :bowdown: :bowdown:

Best regards ...Q

 

[Quercusuber]

I just love these carved slingshots.

It must be so therapeutic making them,

and so satisfying seeing the end result.

Thanks for posting.

Thank you, sir, for such a rewarding feedback!!

Indeed it is food for soul and thought. I'm learning again the pleasure of carving these catapults.

I just feel grateful in seeing the reaction it produces upon my fellow slingshooters.

Best regards ...Q