How to make a catapult / slingshot tutorial

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • In this short video I briefly talk through how to create an effective, high power, hunting catapult using a young ash branch. This is done using a traditional family method which involves cutting, shaping and drying the ash forks.

Komentáře • 58

  • @gypsychefoutdoors2099

    Well I’ve finally passed 250 subscribers! Took a bit longer than I thought but we got there! Thanks!! The Caty has been stored away so unused, will sort the draw this week as soon as I have chance. So it will be a random selection from the people who commented on this video, good luck all 👍

  • @Luke-ze9ou
    @Luke-ze9ou Před 3 měsíci +1

    Really grate video thanks for sharing

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 Před rokem

    Very nice thanks for sharing your method, nice carving just subscribed always interesting to see other people methods, I still have my catapult that I made when I was 11yrs old love it.

  • @jakehumes2333
    @jakehumes2333 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice

  • @user51216
    @user51216 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello GCO from a viewer in Haiti. This was a cool way of doing a catapult. 1st I've seen using the leather band loops. I have tried doing my own but tying the bands this way seems easier. Good job!

  • @andrewpatterson6288
    @andrewpatterson6288 Před 3 lety +2

    Cool

  • @erwinpasquin7173
    @erwinpasquin7173 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! How I would love to have one of those! Great work sir! A fan from the Philippines.

  • @siddie-joelee9585
    @siddie-joelee9585 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good video, good ash set aswell

  • @danniserial3856
    @danniserial3856 Před 3 lety +2

    Blessings chief im serial Hitz from Serial Hitz Catapult in Jamaica love those ash fork I don't think we have ash trees in the Caribbean would love one

    • @gypsychefoutdoors2099
      @gypsychefoutdoors2099  Před 3 lety

      Thank you my friend, you will be in the draw to win this one so you may get lucky! Good luck and hello from England

  • @johnnieforbes1618
    @johnnieforbes1618 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice job on the catty! Good whittling

  • @EightSlingshot
    @EightSlingshot Před 2 lety

    Awesome video and thank you for sharing knowledge on these beautiful catapult.

  • @charlottewoodland7861
    @charlottewoodland7861 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, looks great!

  • @Saturn_gazer437
    @Saturn_gazer437 Před 3 lety +2

    That looks awesome

  • @bradley698
    @bradley698 Před 3 lety +1

    This is a nice Channel you got here
    I never saw a slingshot made this way

  • @ggbrobro269
    @ggbrobro269 Před 3 lety +1

    Class vid mate ur very good maker

  • @shaunpreston3212
    @shaunpreston3212 Před 2 lety +1

    Catapults? Travellers call them wiggies! He knows a little bit!👍🏴‍☠️

    • @gypsychefoutdoors2099
      @gypsychefoutdoors2099  Před 2 lety

      Never heard them called that mate cheers 👍

    • @shaunpreston3212
      @shaunpreston3212 Před 2 lety

      I was a keeper in the 80's fella I spent alot off time on poacher watch! Won some lost some I also learnt cant! Which is gypsy travellers talk! I'm a full time working countryman know!🏴‍☠️👍

  • @thais234
    @thais234 Před 2 lety +1

    I really like your device ...

  • @Slingbanter
    @Slingbanter Před 2 lety +1

    Nice u cup that Is thankyou for the chance to win it

  • @FamasFTW98
    @FamasFTW98 Před 2 lety +1

    very nice ash catapult

  • @marcusprice3183
    @marcusprice3183 Před 3 lety +1

    Great slingshot

  • @leecoomber3877
    @leecoomber3877 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice fork but to bulky round the fork tops .But all you need an more to get some thing for the pot.👍

  • @akhan6778
    @akhan6778 Před 2 lety +1

    Subbed, I really need that catapult now 😂👊🏼

  • @someonecompletelyrandomd8103

    Nice catty

  • @brettatkinson4325
    @brettatkinson4325 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video & a cracking catapult 👍🏻

  • @Matt_Holbrook
    @Matt_Holbrook Před 3 lety +1

    Pew pew dad made hundreds of those years ago lot of fun they always bring Dennis the menace to mind (old show about a mischievous kid) also good survival tool. Illegal for hunting use in USA take care see you again ✌️

  • @on_the_mooch2708
    @on_the_mooch2708 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice catty. Did you ever hunt with a catapult.

  • @adamvvs2644
    @adamvvs2644 Před 2 lety +1

    Good vid bro!

  • @leecoomber3877
    @leecoomber3877 Před 3 lety +2

    News on the catapult give away please my friend.

    • @gypsychefoutdoors2099
      @gypsychefoutdoors2099  Před 3 lety

      Still live mate and still available, my subscribers are going up slowly, I think I will draw it earlier if it goes on much longer, will keep you all updated 👍

  • @someonecompletelyrandomd8103

    Is the giveaway still happening

  • @spiritedadventure7662
    @spiritedadventure7662 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi Gypsy C. Outdoors, I just found your channel, it looks great so I subbed to you. If the growth isn't even would you carve it even from a larger piece? Looks like a lot of work involved, do you keep it long so it allows you to manipulate them until they dry? It looks awesome count me in for the giveaway. Good luck with the channel. Have a great day and stay safe. James

    • @gypsychefoutdoors2099
      @gypsychefoutdoors2099  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Spirited adventure, in theory yes although the thicker the forks the more spaced apart they will be, I would say the example in the video is at the upper limit of thickness. Yes bend them into place then dry, then trim. Thanks for the comment James, good luck in the draw.

    • @spiritedadventure7662
      @spiritedadventure7662 Před 3 lety +1

      @@gypsychefoutdoors2099 Cheers for the info. If you get a chance would you swing by my channel and cast ant eye, if you like it will you subscribe, I'd appreciate the support. Stay safe. James

    • @gypsychefoutdoors2099
      @gypsychefoutdoors2099  Před 3 lety +1

      @@spiritedadventure7662 already done mate, just out of interest what country are you based on? Cheers, all the best

    • @spiritedadventure7662
      @spiritedadventure7662 Před 3 lety

      @@gypsychefoutdoors2099 Big respect thanks. I'm here in the UK, soon to be relocating to Shropshire setting up a bushcraft camp. You should visit if you can. J

  • @mohammadimani5852
    @mohammadimani5852 Před 2 lety

    👏👏

  • @aidanmx7994
    @aidanmx7994 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice. I don’t think I would have the skill to make that

  • @charlieburns2004
    @charlieburns2004 Před 2 lety

    Nicely done sir,
    That thing is kustom as fuck!!!
    Is there another tree in the world with equally sexy natural fork??
    I'm thinking, not
    The tabs is a setup I will attempt now. Your process was Informative and dot connecting.
    Appreciate ya
    GOD bless
    Cheers from Montana

  • @Unknownuser39067
    @Unknownuser39067 Před rokem

    How do u put bands on

    • @gypsychefoutdoors2099
      @gypsychefoutdoors2099  Před rokem

      Thread bands through the leather eye, about 2 - 3 cm, bend back on itself, pinch together with thumb and finger, stretch it a little then get someone to tie it with nylon string, kite string, while being stretched slightly. Singe the ends of string with a lighter to tidy it up 👍

  • @gypsychefoutdoors2099

    *** this is still live *** Don’t forget to comment to be in the draw to win this catapult....this is a completely free competition

  • @pegknife
    @pegknife Před 2 lety

    Are you a Romany Gypsy ,or a gorja bred/wido mate ?

    • @gypsychefoutdoors2099
      @gypsychefoutdoors2099  Před 2 lety

      Romany Gypsy blood, my gramp was a full blooded Romany Gypsy born in a Barrel wagon, was a horse dealer, I don’t claim to be a traveller, I live in a house, but I’m proud of my family history and I like to try and keep traditions alive that’s all mate. Gypsy Chef is just my CZcams name, was hoping to turn it into a brand if things take off

    • @pegknife
      @pegknife Před 2 lety

      @@gypsychefoutdoors2099 So you're what's known by Romanies as a "Posh" then and about 1/4 traveller blood

  • @rtx2070...
    @rtx2070... Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nice slingshot,bro 👍

  • @someonecompletelyrandomd8103

    Is there still a giveway

    • @gypsychefoutdoors2099
      @gypsychefoutdoors2099  Před 2 lety

      Yes mate 100% will sort this week and post the results. So everyone who has commented on this post will be entered 👍

  • @leecoomber3877
    @leecoomber3877 Před 2 lety +1

    Catapult give away???