[Ordo]

This is a slingshot made out of two boards of VIRAPITÁ (Peltophorum dubium). Also named ybirá-pitá and cañafístula (in Brasil), its a tall tree, reaching 25-30 meters, found in Brasil, Paraguay, North of Uruguay and North of Argentina.

The name of this tree comes from Guaraní languaje: Ybyrá = tree or wood / Pytâ = red. Id est: RED TREE.
It's very hard, the grain is bloody with variable colors and textures, very difficult to carve. It was a real challenge to finish it and I promised myself never more to work with this wood. Hope you like it.

Thats the good news. The bad news is that this one and the next are the last slingshots I'll make. My wife is embracing buddhism since years ago, and she thinks (and I agree) that slingshots may be used as weapons and can hurt creatures. So, I will move to more pacific, unharmful handicrafts.

 

[Royleonard]

Targets don't hurt,or feel pain.

 

[Tag]

Beautiful

 

[MOJAVE MO]

Ordo. You won't get any argument from me in regards to keeping the wife happy. However, if these Buddhist Monks had access to a slingshot I can promise you that their sole purpose would be to use them to defend their beliefs and get them out of their 'Double Backflip Drive a Monkey Stick Through Your Brain' practice sessions. I grew up in a Shinto household. Anything goes when it comes to keeping the enemy moving backwards and providing food for your family. This it how we protect our beliefs and find true peace.

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[Pebble Shooter]

Place your (beautiful!) slingshots standing on the fork tips on a shelf, and they'll look like humanoid looking artistic creations - and then convince your wife, of course! Strange, but tin can targets are not "creatures" in my book... <_<

 

[flipgun]

Substitute Slingshot.

http://americanzenarchery.blogspot.com/2014/08/archery-in-buddhism.html

 

[Ordo]

Problem is that I sell the slingshots.

Anyway thanks everybody. This was a great journey. I registered on SlingshotForum on 11 feb 2018 and this was my first plywood build:

Today I'm able to build something like these:

Everything I know about slingshots and slingshot building I learned here on this great Forum.

One word: THANKS.

 

[SJAaz]

Ordo...

A man has to follow his heart and mind. Gosh I hate to see you go. You always had a calming effect about yourself and your posts. Please drop in and say "howdy" once in a while.

 

[Covert5]

Ordo, awesome build! I enjoyed your posts and builds. Take care and good luck on your next journey! May it be as fulfilling as your slingshot journey!

 

[bingo]

awesome building dude ????

 

[NSFC]

Ordo. You won't get any argument from me in regards to keeping the wife happy. However, if these Buddhist Monks had access to a slingshot I can promise you that their sole purpose would be to use them to defend their beliefs and get them out of their 'Double Backflip Drive a Monkey Stick Through Your Brain' practice sessions. I grew up in a Shinto household. Anything goes when it comes to keeping the enemy moving backwards and providing food for your family. This it how we protect our beliefs and find true peace.

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Mojave Mo usually says close to what I want to say, just better. So Im agreeing with him again.

I hate to see you go, you are one of my favorite builders. But follow your heart, it usually leads us to happiness.