Str 793 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 I made this a while since with the idea of sticking it in my pocket but I’ve never used it,in fact the tubes had perished when I got it out the draw! I fitted these round tubes £3.99 from barrnett I think,after looking on here I see a few are using a wide flat band are these better? Also we’re is best place to buy ball bearings? Cheers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave88 1,565 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 I prefer flat bands but they dont last as long as tubes....no where near it. I wouldnt say flats are better though imo...I make my own 10mm lead with a proshot mold and I buy my 9.5mm steel from simplybearings.co.uk. Might be cheaper places but I've always had really good service whenever I've dealt with them and I'm a creature of habit lol. A lot of the lads on here get the majority of their catty supplies from eBay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Str 793 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Cheers Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,914 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Str 793 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Cheers mr Wilkes, I’ve already ordered some £12 for 1000 same size !! They say they here today and only paid yesterday,next time I order 2000 for £17.99 cheers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,479 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 looks good bud 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,395 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Looks well made mate and you will get more enjoyment using it rather than buying one 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh_red 4,302 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 30/01/2018 at 22:52, Str said: I made this a while since with the idea of sticking it in my pocket but I’ve never used it,in fact the tubes had perished when I got it out the draw! I fitted these round tubes £3.99 from barrnett I think,after looking on here I see a few are using a wide flat band are these better? Also we’re is best place to buy ball bearings? Cheers. Was that the spanner for a angle grinder in its previous life? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Str 793 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 No welsh_red I had a piece of aluminium which I cut in the shape of a Catapult with a hacksaw,then filed the rough edges off then wet & dry then on buffer, I’ve a couple of brass bits that go through the holes in the catapult,I glued these to the bands with araldite and all’s good, I gave it a test the other day and I am shite with it lol,my fault not Catys but it must be 40 yrs since I went after game with a catapult. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave88 1,565 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Have you thought about bulking out the handle a bit mate? Looks a bit uncomfortable to hold 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.green 3,203 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Try n get bigger steel bbs if you can i find they shoot abit better with them tubes ?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Str 793 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 14 hours ago, dave88 said: Have you thought about bulking out the handle a bit mate? Looks a bit uncomfortable to hold It’s not bad Dave to hold but I’ve not used it much,I would say it’s the same size as the old milbro & dead shot catapults,what would you recommend to bulk handle up? Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave88 1,565 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Str said: It’s not bad Dave to hold but I’ve not used it much,I would say it’s the same size as the old milbro & dead shot catapults,what would you recommend to bulk handle up? Cheers. Depends how creative you are...some nice wooden scales or just wrapping it in paracord or duct tape would do the job. But theres no need if its comfortable enough for you mate. I just know that I would prefer something a little chunkier in the hand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Str 793 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 When you say wooden scales?would a nice piece walnut either side of the handle do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave88 1,565 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Str said: When you say wooden scales?would a nice piece walnut either side of the handle do? Any piece of wood would do the job mate...you can be as creative as you like with it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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