[StringSlap]

My catchbox has been working really well. Using an old sheet and it was doing the job. It was a bit fidgety and I needed to readjust the sheet several times each shooting session. It was also really loud. Not too much of an issue, but when I hit the sheet it sounded like a CO2 gun being shot. All in all not really anything I couldn't live with, but just enough for me to seek alternatives. I don't get to Hobby Lobby too often, but I went there today and realized how much fabric they sell. A quick inquiry with an employee and I was directed to some nice heavy duty nylon mesh. I paid $10 for 2 yards. Only took a few minutes of tweaking and the results are the best I've ever used. Absorbs the shot perfectly and gently deposits the marbles and steel to the bottom of the box. Also almost dead silent. I actually thought my bands were breaking because it seemed like all the power was gone! A quick hit on my spinner and all faith was restored! Everyone's catchbox is set up differently, so you'd need to mess with it, but I suggest using several layers. Mine if folded into 6 layers. Definitely worth a look!

 

[craigbutnotreally]

I had some mesh in mine for awhile. Really was great. But it was a single layer and eventually ripped a hole clean through behind the target. So for now I have a pillow case. Don’t like it as much personally. Been thinking about trying some heavy duty speaker clothe. I have some of that around here somewhere.

 

[vince4242]

Great looking catchbox, I'll have to keep my eye out for some of that nylon now.

Cheers

 

[Harry Knuckles]

That stuff looks very similar to what I found on Amazon. https://slingshotforum.com/topic/128260-backstop-material-for-catch-box/

Great stuff, and have yet to wear a hole in it. Super tough stuff.

 

[Hoss]

great idea looks good, my give it a try.

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[Tobor8Man]

.Great idea - thanks!

 

[Reed Lukens]

That looks great Steve I haven't used a catch box since leaving the house in October, but I'll be building a new one for the new house in a week or so after it closes. Once I get the shop fixed up, I'll be ready to build

 

[raventree78]

My catchbox has been working really well. Using an old sheet and it was doing the job. It was a bit fidgety and I needed to readjust the sheet several times each shooting session. It was also really loud. Not too much of an issue, but when I hit the sheet it sounded like a CO2 gun being shot. All in all not really anything I couldn't live with, but just enough for me to seek alternatives. I don't get to Hobby Lobby too often, but I went there today and realized how much fabric they sell. A quick inquiry with an employee and I was directed to some nice heavy duty nylon mesh. I paid $10 for 2 yards. Only took a few minutes of tweaking and the results are the best I've ever used. Absorbs the shot perfectly and gently deposits the marbles and steel to the bottom of the box. Also almost dead silent. I actually thought my bands were breaking because it seemed like all the power was gone! A quick hit on my spinner and all faith was restored! Everyone's catchbox is set up differently, so you'd need to mess with it, but I suggest using several layers. Mine if folded into 6 layers. Definitely worth a look!

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mesh_box.jpg

Do you happen to have the UPC of item number for this mesh? I would like to try it and want to get the right stuff thanks

 

[Tag]

Nice setup

 

[StringSlap]

My catchbox has been working really well. Using an old sheet and it was doing the job. It was a bit fidgety and I needed to readjust the sheet several times each shooting session. It was also really loud. Not too much of an issue, but when I hit the sheet it sounded like a CO2 gun being shot. All in all not really anything I couldn't live with, but just enough for me to seek alternatives. I don't get to Hobby Lobby too often, but I went there today and realized how much fabric they sell. A quick inquiry with an employee and I was directed to some nice heavy duty nylon mesh. I paid $10 for 2 yards. Only took a few minutes of tweaking and the results are the best I've ever used. Absorbs the shot perfectly and gently deposits the marbles and steel to the bottom of the box. Also almost dead silent. I actually thought my bands were breaking because it seemed like all the power was gone! A quick hit on my spinner and all faith was restored! Everyone's catchbox is set up differently, so you'd need to mess with it, but I suggest using several layers. Mine if folded into 6 layers. Definitely worth a look!

mesh.jpg

mesh_box.jpg

Do you happen to have the UPC of item number for this mesh? I would like to try it and want to get the right stuff thanks

I don't have the receipt, but it should be SKU: 1976075

I believe they refer to it as cargo net fabric. Comes in white, gray and black. That sku is for the gray (from their website).