HPR 1,160 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Can you use these woods was walking today and spotted two nice forks. I've never made a catty before but i can put me hand to most things. I've just slipped a disc in me back and waiting on an Mri scan.I could be out of action for a bit so im thinking of things i can do . If these arnt any good what's the best wood to look out for thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Just cut the forks and see if they are strong enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HPR 1,160 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) I was going to any way to be honest just to have a little play.Is there any particular minimum diameter the forks handle should be Edited October 31, 2014 by HPR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I know a lot of people go by the thickness of your thumb lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Alder is a deciduous hard wood once dried would be suitable for a catapult. Birch is distantly related to Alder though not widely used because of it size it is still a strong hard wood so again would be suitable. TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HPR 1,160 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Cheers ive got midget hands ha Nice one tiercel ill give em ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,945 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Things like hazel, holly, hornbeam, oak, beech and ash would all be good for a catty. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HPR 1,160 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Cheers gnipper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,099 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Gnipper's right. I wouldn't trust Alder, in fact I wouldn't trust any water grown stuff. Willows, Alder all grow fast and have large ring growth (not tight grained). I may be wrong but I wouldn't trust it. They make Clogs out of Alder and Cricket bats out of Willow. The are both very light but are fairly soft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I wouldn't use anything with a pithy core to it, a good rule for natural catties is, any fruit or nut tree will be good, cut them over length to allow for any splitting during the drying process mate, try to cut them with forks at around and inch in diameter. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HPR 1,160 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Nice one lee green longers I've seen people put them in oven to dry them out is this right.If so what heat time etc would you recommend.Dose it depend on the wood your using too. cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HPR 1,160 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Sorry to keep fireing questions all the time.Is there any sites or places that you can print/buy designs shapes of catapults etc . it would just be handy for some like me to print the shape off and stencil it on to the wood then obviously cut and get to work on it. when i used to make me own falconry hoods there was a handy site that you could print the size and shape you wanted. or this could be an idea for one of you guys that already have the patterns to print and sell them i'd defiantly buy them. cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atomlab 104 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Sorry to keep fireing questions all the time.Is there any sites or places that you can print/buy designs shapes of catapults etc . it would just be handy for some like me to print the shape off and stencil it on to the wood then obviously cut and get to work on it. when i used to make me own falconry hoods there was a handy site that you could print the size and shape you wanted. or this could be an idea for one of you guys that already have the patterns to print and sell them i'd defiantly buy them. cheers you might find a few here https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=slingshotforum.com+templates&espv=2&biw=1400&bih=949&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=gfJUVPDHHcbLPczFgcgI&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=slingshotforu m.com+pdf+templates and here http://slingshotforum.com/forum/27-templates-support-topics/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HPR 1,160 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Top man atomlab Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,945 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I grow/prune/dig trees for a living and there's not much harder with the seccys than good old beech. Privet is another hard one I've missed out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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