B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Started a new catapult this morning.... decided to try something new.... so bear with me As the glue is drying as we speak... ill get onto some filing in a wee while and post back.... Some pics... Glued and clamped.... More later ... Edited October 28, 2013 by B.P.R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Glues dried.... Time for a bit of hacking with some hasps... Finger grooves... AT THIS POINT.... I BROKE MY DREMEL ..... SO HAD TO CARRY ON WITH THE FILES.... BUT WILL LEAVE FOR ANOTHER DAY NOW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Nice work,Lee! Write a book and be done with it......................"My life in catty's" or some such ! Come on, boys - a good title for Lee's forthcoming book, which he's working on as we speak..................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 7,979 Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 "My wife left me coz I'm never out my mancave" volume 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Bought a 'dremel type' tool today from lidl.... £17 quid.... not as good as a dremel...but works.... So onto finishing the rough work.... Since this is going to be a gift to somebody...and a specific tube shooter.... i like to shape the top of the forks to keep the tubes running true... just me i suppose Next is sanding....sanding...sanding...and more sanding Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Looking good mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 quick cover it in oak ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 what glue do you use ---pva`s not cutting on my furniture repairs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I've found that contact adhesive sticks pretty much everything, Stig................. Catty's coming along brilliantly,B ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,393 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 "My wife left me coz I'm never out my mancave" volume 1 More like my wife said piss of to the man cave and give me peace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 what glue do you use ---pva`s not cutting on my furniture repairs Titebond 2 is the best wood glue to use I've found. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullx100% 681 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Who ever getting this as a gift is one lucky chap.....or lady.lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Made a few more today.... The middle one still needs a pinky hole drilling in the centre hence why the handle is nowhere near done.... waiting on bits coming in the post.... But you get the idea.... try to make each one different. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Cracking them, look really nice shooters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I WANT ONE !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.