B.P.R 2,798 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 My first attempt at a sideshooter. Made of oak with an elm palmswell. Few big mistakes.... I didnt have a G clamp handy so had to make do with hand pressure and a battery sat on top of the palmswell..... As a result the bonding isnt flush but i done what i could. I now have g clamps. Theres also a split in the wood on the fork so i dont know how that will work, shooting wise? 2 screw holes in the handle...from screwing the lump of wood i used. But i tried my best anyway. Treated with boiled linseed oil and beeswax. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Every one will teach you something new, or pay for a new tool, so keep on them, I reckon you'll hit a particular style that you're better at making than any other and that will be your "thing" that only you do then, and then you'll be flying. Look at this shocking lot here ..........The first few collars I ever sold, not far off 10 years ago now, they've come a long way!You'll get there, quickly from what I've seen so far. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Holy shiit! They looks a million miles away from the collars we know today Shows with time, patience and effort that you DO get better and improve. I am happy with this one but at the same time disappointed that i made those mistakes. I should have waited for a G clamp and used a different piece of the elm without the holes in The split in the wood (after some research) means i can shoot it.... But unfortunatley i cant sell it due to it having an imperfection that could 'eventually' cause it to split. You live and learn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I wouldn't worry about it, out of every ten I make at least 1 has a defect that ends up on the fire. Last time I found my Titebond had somehow gone off which resulted in the laminates coming apart slightly. It's annoying but it's all part of the fun of working with wood... so they tell me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sam4530s 37 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 looks nice , looks like it would fit my hand just nice ! send it over and il let ya know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 looks nice , looks like it would fit my hand just nice ! send it over and il let ya know I cant give it away with the small defect it has. If it splits and injures you or your kids, id never forgive myself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
netrigger 566 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Well I had a chat the other day regarding one of B.P.R.'s Sideshooter Catty's as My Youngest Lad has been pestering Me to get him one.. I can honestly say that the service and the product are First Class, You have made a young Lad very Happy B.P.R. KInd Regards... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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