The Slingshot Channel Thread

[POLAND_SPUD]

It's the only attitude you can sensibly take (at least outwardly) if you want your hobby to remain legal

well yeah I can understand that... but such people make it easier for them to ban more things...

plus there are lots of people who already have a licence but they try to prevent others from getting a licence.... a surprisingly large percentage of polish politicians legally own a couple of guns, yet they pass laws that make it more difficult for others to get a licence


it might sound dangerous but IMO sites such as spudfiles help to fight such attitudes... what if you can't buy an air gun because you live in a shi## country?
...build one from readily available materials



I think we should start a now lobby group, I am not sure about its name yet, but something along the lines of 'spudgunners against pussies'
lol that's a catchy name, isn't it

[Brian the brain]

I can ask a cop to light my joint, but it is illegal for me to own a weak slingshot..

I can not build a spray and pray legally, but I can buy a Dragonslayer.50 in a store, drive it home and own it legally.However, an airsoft gun is also outlawed, while paintball isn't.

All air/gas/springpowered guns are legal as long as they don't resemble a real fire-arm.

That includes my " Mr Porter"

I'm currently reviving the katana I built when I was 14...but I cannot own a switchblade.

Law is forked up...

Anyway...I do believe we need a new forum section with " other" showcases.
This could include slingshots, trebuchets, knives , smart bat designs..and my new katana..whatever really..
Just so we don't get more discussion on wether this belongs here.
Eventhough the slingshots seem to occupy a lot of threads in a hurry...

Joerg, it seems you too have been infected by the polishing virus..
Looks good!
Maybe it would be nice to build one in a 1800's style..or a real futuristic one...
Slingshot art!

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

I do believe we need a new forum section with " other" showcases.
This could include slingshots, trebuchets, knives , smart bat designs..and my new katana..whatever really

I'm not sure if associating obvious weaponry with a forum that tries to promote spudding as a fun and scientific hobby is really the best idea, it does blur the line somewhat. I'm not saying that anyone with a knife collection is a cold blooder killer, this is obvious to most people but as a public forum susceptible to media attention I don't think it would be appropriate.

I think we should start a now lobby group, I am not sure about its name yet, but something along the lines of 'spudgunners against pussies'
lol that's a catchy name, isn't it

I think you'll find I'm very much for pussies

[Brian the brain]

I'm not sure if associating obvious weaponry with a forum that tries to promote spudding as a fun and scientific hobby is really the best idea, it does blur the line somewhat. I'm not saying that anyone with a knife collection is a cold blooder killer, this is obvious to most people but as a public forum susceptible to media attention I don't think it would be appropriate

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you are right..

no knives..
So where does this leave slingshots that could penetrate " human skull" ???

My katana will be a wall display item only..so it will not include damage pics...

Enough with the hijack..

[JoergS]

Also features the new brass handle model. Enjoy!

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Greetings, Jörg

[roboman]

Absolutely beautiful design! Does this technique make it harder to aim?

[JoergS]

Yes, it is harder to aim. But with enough practice, ot works pretty good. And the additional power is remarkable.

[Mr.Sandman]

Hmm i did this with a friend a while back. My stupid friend broke my bands though. Dont try this with store bought bands.

[trae08]

Nice video, i like that slingshot, looks very cleanly built. its nice to see something different posted here besides the potato gun, even though it is a potato gun forum but still.

[Moonbogg]

Nice slingshot and thats for clarifying that technique. I like the simple design and clean polish. The fact that you have 2 different metals is a nice touch.
About the technique, i'd be afraid of hitting myself in the face!

[mark.f]

I too would be afraid of band 'pop-age'.

[tghhs]

"Believe me it's a good work out to" - JoergS
I think theres a reason your the best with sling shots, and thats because your tank as! No way could i pull it that far!

Yeh, the actual weapon looks sweet!

[boyntonstu]

Chrono?

How much faster?

[JoergS]

Stu, my chrony does not work as I acidentially hit it with a 19 mm lead ball... spare parts should arrive next week. I will do the "blacksmith work" with a hammer.

But in general, the technique allows you to use heavier bullets. The single green tube that I was using in the video is normally not able to shoot 19 mm lead effectively, but with the butterfly method, they fly far and hit hard.

Regards

Jörg

[JoergS]

A nicer version is finished: