Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Using Jörg Sprave's fantastic low forks from his Six Circles design, along with our tried and tested canted handle we have come up with the Six Circles Hybrid. Our canted handle takes away the strain usually put on the shooters wrist when firing a standard flat catapult, eliminating the need for a wrist brace and making shooting heavier bands a pleasure to shoot. The grip has been profiled to to an almost blade like appearance making it extremely easy to replicate your hold of the catapult for every shot fired. Cross laminated with American White Oak & Mahogany for increased strength, this is the catapult that won't let you down. Finished in a high quality glossy hard wax oil for water, dirt and scratch protection and fitted with double Theraband Gold hunting bands with a chrome tanned kangaroo leather pouch. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
revij22 113 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 excellent craftsmanship Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Here's a video of them in the flesh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj6SWw7j_mQ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have 3 left, going for just £39.99 as a XMAS SPECIAL OFFER! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psm 43 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 these arent for sale niether do i sell them but heres some i made heres a few rapid stocks i made 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 ery nice work psm that stock is brilliant have you made it to order or for ye self Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psm 43 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 the dark one was for myself the lighter unfinnished one was for kevG, Thanks mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Those stocks look fantastic! I would be very careful using burl's for catapults, due to the way the grain runs in them they can be quite dangerous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psm 43 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 the burr i use isnt shop bought its what ive sourced myself and is very strong,its hand picked and selected for its strength and is air dryed, a friend of mine makes and sells cattys and he did a video test with theraband gold and the catty in the vice ,it all depends where you get it from ive seen some crap burr but this is sourced by myself the stocks are elm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 the burr i use isnt shop bought its what ive sourced myself and is very strong,its hand picked and selected for its strength and is air dryed, a friend of mine makes and sells cattys and he did a video test with theraband gold and the catty in the vice ,it all depends where you get it from ive seen some crap burr but this is sourced by myself the stocks are elm ask your mate if he will put some cattys up that he has made Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I understand what you are saying but due to the way the grain runs it is very unpredictable, it may be fine for a few months but it weakens over time. I now no longer sell catapults with the grain just running one way as I've seen the consequences. Cross laminating grains improves the strength of them significantly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psm 43 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 its a catty what you chucking cannon balls ,every one to there own opinion i suppose but i work with wood , i dont sell cattys so its of no consiquence to me but the burr i use isnt what youve probably seen before or ever used and you would need one of mine to test for yourself which your more than welcome to come do to try proof me wrong:) like ive said its hand picked and tested for its strength so i know what they are and they are rock solid, id put 1 of my yew cattys against crossply all day for strength , crossply is fine untill it gets moisture between the glue a natural strag will last a life time outside in all weathers as trees do im not sure crossply is strong as what your saying ,even the marine ply or caravan ply doesent last as long as a piece of natural wood would chemically treated or not ,chuck it outside over winter than chuck a natural out ,bet the natural comes off better shape Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I understand what you are saying but due to the way the grain runs it is very unpredictable, it may be fine for a few months but it weakens over time. I now no longer sell catapults with the grain just running one way as I've seen the consequences. Cross laminating grains improves the strength of them significantly. yeah jim its from same burr i found up woods its not a shop bought one,I fully understand what you are saying about most kiln dryed shop bought burrs,just to cut it was very hard with big 20 inch bench saw,ive found other burrs and they just are not upto the strain like you say but this is not the run of the mill i tested it to the max ,,, and if i shot any wooden catty with a lead shot from ten yards it would smash..or would not be safe to shoot after .. but nothing in hunting with catty is 100% safe .. atb micckey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tb25 4,626 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Using Jörg Sprave's fantastic low forks from his Six Circles design, along with our tried and tested canted handle we have come up with the Six Circles Hybrid. Our canted handle takes away the strain usually put on the shooters wrist when firing a standard flat catapult, eliminating the need for a wrist brace and making shooting heavier bands a pleasure to shoot. The grip has been profiled to to an almost blade like appearance making it extremely easy to replicate your hold of the catapult for every shot fired. Cross laminated with American White Oak & Mahogany for increased strength, this is the catapult that won't let you down. Finished in a high quality glossy hard wax oil for water, dirt and scratch protection and fitted with double Theraband Gold hunting bands with a chrome tanned kangaroo leather pouch. i may treat myself and my boy to 2 of these in the next couple of weeks....tell me there's another way of paying other than this pay pal lark?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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