Steve kindly gifted me a catty last year that i've yet to use, mighty impressive how you've thrown yourself into this and very much looking forward to part two ~Peace~
That's looking awesome Sandy. At first that looked like it would be an impossible thing to hold and shoot but it's been sanded down to a much better thickness. Can't wait for part 2 ..
As kid we used to make 'slingshot's' out of a suitable 'Y' branch - around my area we called them 'gadders'..... The best elastic we could get out greasy mitts on was from the fishing shop....then add an old leather tongue from one of my shoes for the pouch (dont tell my mum!) and off down the canal to shoot pebbles at anything moving!! lol we were a right bunch in them days ha ha!...Good times Sandy... Cheers Chris
Nice one Sandy. I have Black Widow catipult with an arm brace and bought hubby a milbro for Christmas, as he had one when he was a wee devil, child I meant! He does shoot much further with lead ball bearings than stones. Good idea making your own. It is a good feeling when you hit your target-platic milk bottle in my case. I was going to try making a para cord sling next for fun.Cheers Mary
Fascinating Sandy. Never knew about stabilising wood or any of that process. I love learning new things :-) You've also wet my appetite for a catapult. I just need to get the Dennis The Menace image out of my head. Lol Yet another great video. All the best. Matt.
Booah homemade Quality Made in Britain,,,just bought a Thera Band Tubing to built my own,,,very durable and strong for a homemade sling shot Greetings from Harry
Good to see you've joined the catty craze Sandy, i have a couple of videos on my channel they might help you a little, i prefere a TTf one myself, im very much looking forward to part 2! ~Bodhi
oh sandy after watching this it has rekindled my childhood antics from thirty odd years ago haha, thank you sandy guess we're am off too now 😉, thanks again sandy loved it buddy. Liam
Great video Sandy, thank you for taking me along your build of the catapult, I found it very interesting. I must admit it was great fun using Steve's at the weekend, think ill have to get one. Looking forward to part two.Take care John
A different project sandy , I would have thought you would have used a hazel fork for the frame of the catapult. However this way you get to use your engineering skills to shape the frame. Nice one.
Wow Sandy. You are having too much fun! Always observing, thinking and making things. Impressive. I've thought about making /using slingshots, but haven't taken these ideas as far as you have.... (too busy editing videos...). Can't wait to see the next episode! Peace, Ken
If you bought the cheap Aluminium ball moulds that are on eBay you can mod them by filling in the side vents on both pieces of the mould with some very high temp paste and just leave the filling spout for the lead. It works very well and gives a better ball with only one part needing to be snipped off instead of three!
Looks to be the makings of a fine what we call slingshots. I too also make them from branches. My ammo is steel ball bearings from the truck shop. Will be watching the rest of the build later. Great project. Enjoyed it. ATB2U - Stan
What an interesting project Sandy. As a kid I regularly made catapults from naturally forked branches. I never became much of a marksman though. Looking forward to part 2. Noel
Looking good, also looking forward to the finished product, i used to get a fair few rats around the grainstores as a child with a sling shot, probably wouldn't hit a thing now.
Really impressed you jumped in at the deep end with this sandy the exact same mold I have but guessing you got that from what I said only suggestion is you may want to scallop the tips like the 1 of mine you used and probably better to go single bands with a taper say 20-15mm or 25-15mm if your just plinking as will bring the draw weight down on band set. The bandset on mine the weekend was 30-22mm and that's enough power to take game if you so wished. You really where a natural at it Atb Steve
jez Man of the woods. That would be cool............................ I have just bought The Traditional Bowyer's Bible V1 , hopefully a rewarding journey for me.
good job man it looks to be nice one Mike from MCQ is very good with a sling shot. you should ask to see if he'd practice with you to give some pointers ive been shooting sling shots my whole life and i still have fun with it good job brother
I can just imagine you walking along with that sticking out of your back pocket lol. I think it's going to be built to last, looking forward to seeing it in action. ATB Jeff
This reminded me of a most amusing incident when I was a kid with a catapult . A friend asked to have a go, unfortunately he was rather uncoordinated, carefully took aim and let go with the wrong hand with the inevitable result. Funniest thing ever. I still remind him of it now when I see him.
Nice 1 Sandy cattys are fun, for plinking ammo mate I use kids marbles the coloured glass ones, there ideal and very cheap, as kids we used the old Milbro or dead shot cattys, check out eBay for ideas bud, and Theraband Gold is spot on, also available on eBay, look forward to finished product mate, have fun, atb, Paul.
Peter Tampsett HiPeter, Well I really enjoyed making this catty. I may make a few for friends but that is as far as I will take this venture. I am however going to pracice and practice some more as I can see the potential of carrying a catty. Sandy
An easier way to make lead is to swage the lead balls no need to heat up with fumes etc just a lump of steel with a hole the size you want the lead bored through it then 2 bars of steel same size with a half moon bored into the top of each one shove one bar into the steel from the bottom drop a square of lead cut from lead flashing or pipes I use a guillotine then put the other bar on top of it and hit it with a hammer till it squashes lead into a ball you can do a lot very quickly put a bit of oil onto the top of the bars to stop the lead sticking when you remove it.
Was looking at this youtuber a couple of yeas ago Sandy....have you seen his catapult work yet? Has some awesome looking multiply ones and the finish is pretty tasty. Was imagining your hardening technique on the multiply and how good it would look. Best wishes, Steve czcams.com/users/results?search_query=gamekeeper+john
yeh, you looked like ya did at the bcs, looks like it will pack a good punch mate ;) yal never go hungry once ya get ya eye in pal, ;) was great seeing you at the bcs bro, as always,
Steve kindly gifted me a catty last year that i've yet to use, mighty impressive how you've thrown yourself into this and very much looking forward to part two ~Peace~
That's looking awesome Sandy. At first that looked like it would be an impossible thing to hold and shoot but it's been sanded down to a much better thickness. Can't wait for part 2 ..
Nice build Sandy,
Engaging and Enjoyable, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Bet you will have fun with that!
Cheers Roger
As kid we used to make 'slingshot's' out of a suitable 'Y' branch - around my area we called them 'gadders'.....
The best elastic we could get out greasy mitts on was from the fishing shop....then add an old leather tongue from one of my shoes for the pouch (dont tell my mum!) and off down the canal to shoot pebbles at anything moving!! lol we were a right bunch in them days ha ha!...Good times Sandy...
Cheers
Chris
chris scott Thanks Chris,
Well firsing ball bearings and using flat bands makes for a much more accurate and potent catty
Nice one Sandy. I have Black Widow catipult with an arm brace and bought hubby a milbro for Christmas, as he had one when he was a wee devil, child I meant! He does shoot much further with lead ball bearings than stones. Good idea making your own. It is a good feeling when you hit your target-platic milk bottle in my case. I was going to try making a para cord sling next for fun.Cheers Mary
Fascinating Sandy.
Never knew about stabilising wood or any of that process.
I love learning new things :-)
You've also wet my appetite for a catapult.
I just need to get the Dennis The Menace image out of my head.
Lol
Yet another great video.
All the best.
Matt.
Great vid Sandy. Carnt wait for part 2. And like you sed that Stabilising is just amazing :-))
Booah homemade Quality Made in Britain,,,just bought a Thera Band Tubing to built my own,,,very durable and strong for a homemade sling shot
Greetings from Harry
that looks awesome sandy cant wait for part 2 bud
Looking good so far brother keep it up. Johnny
Good to see you've joined the catty craze Sandy, i have a couple of videos on my channel they might help you a little, i prefere a TTf one myself, im very much looking forward to part 2!
~Bodhi
Very neat project Sandy, just don't let Foggy have one or he might put his eye out:)
oh sandy after watching this it has rekindled my childhood antics from thirty odd years ago haha, thank you sandy guess we're am off too now 😉, thanks again sandy loved it buddy. Liam
I'll look forward to part 2 ,atb John
John Wellings You will be wanting one now LOL
Great Sandy, cant wait for next vid mate
Atb
Deano
Nice one sandy, you are a legend mate.
Great video Sandy, thank you for taking me along your build of the catapult, I found it very interesting. I must admit it was great fun using Steve's at the weekend, think ill have to get one. Looking forward to part two.Take care John
Sandy.
I am looking forward to seeing this one done and in action mate..
Be safe mack
Hi Sandy, great Cat mate. I hope it works well for you🌳
A different project sandy , I would have thought you would have used a hazel fork for the frame of the catapult. However this way you get to use your engineering skills to shape the frame. Nice one.
Wow Sandy. You are having too much fun! Always observing, thinking and making things. Impressive. I've thought about making /using slingshots, but haven't taken these ideas as far as you have.... (too busy editing videos...). Can't wait to see the next episode! Peace, Ken
If you bought the cheap Aluminium ball moulds that are on eBay you can mod them by filling in the side vents on both pieces of the mould with some very high temp paste and just leave the filling spout for the lead.
It works very well and gives a better ball with only one part needing to be snipped off instead of three!
Looks to be the makings of a fine what we call slingshots. I too also make them from branches. My ammo is steel ball bearings from the truck shop. Will be watching the rest of the build later. Great project. Enjoyed it. ATB2U - Stan
What an interesting project Sandy.
As a kid I regularly made catapults from naturally forked branches. I never became much of a marksman though.
Looking forward to part 2.
Noel
Looking good, also looking forward to the finished product, i used to get a fair few rats around the grainstores as a child with a sling shot, probably wouldn't hit a thing now.
Really impressed you jumped in at the deep end with this sandy the exact same mold I have but guessing you got that from what I said only suggestion is you may want to scallop the tips like the 1 of mine you used and probably better to go single bands with a taper say 20-15mm or 25-15mm if your just plinking as will bring the draw weight down on band set. The bandset on mine the weekend was 30-22mm and that's enough power to take game if you so wished. You really where a natural at it
Atb Steve
Looking forward to see the end product Sandy, I am happy you will not be using it as a weapon for killing game, Enjoy your new adventure PEACE :-)
I think you should have a go at making a yew wood long bow think you would do it justice. Keep up the good work. :)
jez Man of the woods. That would be cool............................ I have just bought The Traditional Bowyer's Bible V1 , hopefully a rewarding journey for me.
good job man it looks to be nice one Mike from MCQ is very good with a sling shot. you should ask to see if he'd practice with you to give some pointers ive been shooting sling shots my whole life and i still have fun with it good job brother
I can just imagine you walking along with that sticking out of your back pocket lol. I think it's going to be built to last, looking forward to seeing it in action. ATB Jeff
Built to last !
.. a trebuchet next ?
Hats off sir.
Another brilliant and informative video. Looking forward to seeing the first shots.
Thank you.👍
it would be interesting to see what your wood stabliser would do with a plywood piece
This reminded me of a most amusing incident when I was a kid with a catapult
. A friend asked to have a go, unfortunately he was rather uncoordinated, carefully took aim and let go with the wrong hand with the inevitable result. Funniest thing ever. I still remind him of it now when I see him.
Haa, he won't forget that in a hurry:)
Looks great bud
Super vid sandy. Thanks.
great sandy! that grip is thumb and finger brace, ive learnt a lot from steve, he knows his stuff
atb
phill
Nice 1 Sandy cattys are fun, for plinking ammo mate I use kids marbles the coloured glass ones, there ideal and very cheap, as kids we used the old Milbro or dead shot cattys, check out eBay for ideas bud, and Theraband Gold is spot on, also available on eBay, look forward to finished product mate, have fun, atb, Paul.
Fishing sinkers Sandy ;)
Dont make anymore Sandy you will get ADDICTED , haha very nice work
Jacklore long bows next I reckon next challenge would do a great job with yew wood. ?
Good work Sandy, anew line of products maybe
Peter Tampsett HiPeter,
Well I really enjoyed making this catty. I may make a few for friends but that is as far as I will take this venture. I am however going to pracice and practice some more as I can see the potential of carrying a catty.
Sandy
I work in a garage so have a good supply of steel ball bearings from used wheel bearings let me know if you want some sandy
An easier way to make lead is to swage the lead balls no need to heat up with fumes etc just a lump of steel with a hole the size you want the lead bored through it then 2 bars of steel same size with a half moon bored into the top of each one shove one bar into the steel from the bottom drop a square of lead cut from lead flashing or pipes I use a guillotine then put the other bar on top of it and hit it with a hammer till it squashes lead into a ball you can do a lot very quickly put a bit of oil onto the top of the bars to stop the lead sticking when you remove it.
I'd love a stabiliser for my arrows lol.
not bad for your first
Y • • • • • :)
Jacklore branded catapults in the near future? Should we place our orders now?
I hope know one is expecting on getting there knife this week lmao ;)
Was looking at this youtuber a couple of yeas ago Sandy....have you seen his catapult work yet? Has some awesome looking multiply ones and the finish is pretty tasty. Was imagining your hardening technique on the multiply and how good it would look. Best wishes, Steve
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What was the stabling part for?
you need to streamline it a bit more
i just no these are going to become a new product for wiltshire man, and i no they will get better, better, and better , like the jacklores, ;)
northeastbushcrafter No I am not going to make them John I have too much work qwith the knives, but I am loving my new catty.
Sandy
yeh, you looked like ya did at the bcs, looks like it will pack a good punch mate ;) yal never go hungry once ya get ya eye in pal, ;) was great seeing you at the bcs bro, as always,