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  1. Sheffield Catapults
    If you want something made by hand to a high standard that's what you pay, there are other makes who will charge up to $500 for one!
  2. Sheffield Catapults
    my friend rest assured im more than worthy of making a comment .ive no doubt in my mind that ive more experience in the use of a catty in the field ..than most .as for five hours to make one .well ive never heard any thing so stupid to be honest .ive no grudge mate why would i have a grudge .ive only to look at this rubbish .because thats what it is .impractical rubbish and if your selling this to youngsters for such ani exhorbitant price your ripping them of . you mention your experience .and make reference to help making them and running a slingshot forum .my experience is using a catty out
  3. Sheffield Catapults
    No I don't think they are excessively priced whatsoever, have you purchased one? If not I don't know how you could possibly make comment on how they are made. They are not designed for youngsters they are catapults designed for adults. Each one takes roughly 5 hours to make, I then have my costs of: wood, fuel, abrasives, glues, theraband, leather, band saw blades, sanding belts, sanding drums, wood finishes, ebay/website costs etc. Not made by experienced catty users? I have been making them for a long time, and I also help run the worlds largest slingshot forum in my spare time, hardly somet
  4. Sheffield Catapults
    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.
  5. Sheffield Catapults
    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.
  6. Sheffield Catapults
    Great job! Have fun
  7. Sheffield Catapults
    Now sold thanks for looking.
  8. Sheffield Catapults
    Any catapult rubber that lasts a year is great rubber! Like Mick says, rubber perishes in sunlight. It will also degrade after usage over time, I wouldn't recommend covering Theraband with tube as this will decrease the speed of it. Rubber is fastest when it's warm, after drawing your catapult you should release it as fast as possible to get maximum speed from it as it quickly cools down after it is drawn. Have a look at Jorg Spraves video for a little more insight into the matter:
  9. Sheffield Catapults
    I have just noticed you are tying your pouch end with rubber Mr Wilkes, have you ever tried tying it with waxed twine instead? It makes your pouch far lighter, increasing the speed of your bands and making the chances of nasty band slap on the hands far less likely.
  10. Sheffield Catapults
    Great shooting, nice catty too
  11. Sheffield Catapults
    Get a good quality rotary cutter with a large blade, I recommend OLFA cutters. You will also need a seal healing craft mat and a metal ruler. If you are using Theraband Gold remember Theraband have recently changed the formula so you might want to adjust your cuts to suit. There's more information on everything over at slingshotforum.com if you need any more help.
  12. Sheffield Catapults
    I have 3 left, going for just £39.99 as a XMAS SPECIAL OFFER!
  13. Sheffield Catapults
    Great shooting! Glad you are enjoying the catapult All the best, Jim.
  14. Sheffield Catapults
    Here's a video of them in the flesh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj6SWw7j_mQ
  15. Sheffield Catapults
    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
  16. Sheffield Catapults
    If the money is sent as a gift via paypal you incur no charges.
  17. Sheffield Catapults
    If I was a little nearer and wasn't so busy I would snap your hand off!
  18. Sheffield Catapults
    Hi, personally I use double Theraband Gold tapered 20-15mm, I find this is just as fast for the .44 cal lead I use as 25-20mm and it has an easier draw enabling greater accuracy. All the best, Jim.
  19. Sheffield Catapults
    They look great
  20. Sheffield Catapults
    Count me in!
  21. Sheffield Catapults
    Double Theraband Gold band sets are £5.99 inc free postage. We currently have 2 different kinds of kangaroo leather, one is slightly thinner than the other and has a bit more of a stretchy feel too it. We also sell kangaroo leather pouches at £1.50 each if you like to make your own band sets up. All the best, Jim.
  22. Sheffield Catapults
    Personally I would fit Theraband Gold, I supply these band sets along with a premium ultra light kangaroo leather pouch, which stops nasty hand slaps. If you are interested PM Me
  23. Sheffield Catapults
    Thanks for the kind words, glad you are happy with them. Here's a picture of the original and the two I made:
  24. Sheffield Catapults
    You're welcome mate
  25. Sheffield Catapults
    Great looking work
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