B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Had a go at making a micarta catapult....didnt look too difficult Made a small jig from ply.... And instead of using denim...i used some camouflage material. Not too happy with the finish. Was just playing with ideas really.... didnt take much time on this....which shows... But just wanted to see if i could do it... The catty is a little too thin...but easily rectified next time by using more layers of material. Any tips for a better finish next time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I wonder if it goes brittle when set? Looks fine to me though. TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 7,979 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Looks ok to me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 To get more of a sheen on it you could try polishing it with brasso or tcut. TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest long-tail Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 catapult making seems to have lost that traditional touch for me when i see some of these things you lads are knocking up,not saying they arnt suitable but going out and sourcing and cutting your own is what its really all about,just a personel opinion obviously Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I do that too.... But enjoy trying my hand at a few different things.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest scramble Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 could you not add a few more layers of resin? do what you've done but before the last coat drys add more, giving you more resin to play with when sanding going up the grits to get a smoother finish??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest long-tail Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 im not knocking you mate like i say personel preference,send my lad out with a decent knife he will come home with a catapult fork,no need for the can i use the jigsaw dad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 catapult making seems to have lost that traditional touch for me when i see some of these things you lads are knocking up,not saying they arnt suitable but going out and sourcing and cutting your own is what its really all about,just a personel opinion obviously BPR`s advocates using a natural fork as a first catty before buying or making a board cut one, obviously theres alot more work and commitment into making a board cut than a natural fork, once youve found the fork and dried it out theres little else to do, wheras a a boardcut catty is being made from scratch and takes more time and imagination something to be more proud of in my honest opinion 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Horses for courses mate.... A natural can be as difficult as you make it.... or shoot it with the bark on Boardcuts can be shot as soon as theyve been cut...aslong as the 'band edge' is smooth.... Sanding it all over to 'ultimate' smoothness is only for aesthetic purposes Some people like making different things.... I just like making shiit alternatives 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest long-tail Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 catapult making seems to have lost that traditional touch for me when i see some of these things you lads are knocking up,not saying they arnt suitable but going out and sourcing and cutting your own is what its really all about,just a personel opinion obviously BPR`s advocates using a natural fork as a first catty before buying or making a board cut one, obviously theres alot more work and commitment into making a board cut than a natural fork, once youve found the fork and dried it out theres little else to do, wheras a a boardcut catty is being made from scratch and takes more time and imagination something to be more proud of in my honest opinion Horses for courses mate.... A natural can be as difficult as you make it.... or shoot it with the bark on Boardcuts can be shot as soon as theyve been cut...aslong as the 'band edge' is smooth.... Sanding it all over to 'ultimate' smoothness is only for aesthetic purposes Some people like making different things.... I just like making shiit alternatives bang on matey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 could you not add a few more layers of resin? do what you've done but before the last coat drys add more, giving you more resin to play with when sanding going up the grits to get a smoother finish??? Not sure if that would work... i think the resin would just crack... The outer edges...where only the resin was....cracked when touched.... I think the material acts as the fibre for bonding and strengthening.... Wont be making another anyway Just something else i can say 'ive tried'....along with the pipe catapult...and spatula catty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 7,979 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I want my design done like that baldric. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I want my design done like that baldric. FFS! You buy the resin then kenny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkie 143 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 is that lots of layers of matereal glued together ,or just one with glass fiber packing it out? im sure its a daft question but im a bit confused Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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