Bazil brush 474 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Alright lads, couple years ago got my lad a little catapult from a local gun shop, he used it a lot and a few weeks ago it broke, talking to a mate yesterday about cattys got me thinking about getting him another, he's 8 now so want something abit better than the one he had, anybody got a resonable priced one that I can buy for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Its_grim_up_norf 577 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Im sure Blue Pocket Rocket is big into his catapults, message him, hes got one for his young un too, so he'll probably be the best one to talk to about a 'starter' catapult so to speak. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yep - he's got loads of 'em, in many different materials, and he's a sound bloke too !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Would you pay for this bazil? It aint pretty... it aint smooth... but its tough as fook...and will last a lifetime... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazil brush 474 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Im giving a go of making my own it will cost more in the long run but im good with wood and after reading up on the catty forum and watching YouTube looks easy enough. Plus more rewarding when i give my lad something i made with my own hands. I'll get him to sand it up so he plays a part in it also. Bpr your cattys are very good mate but I really do fancy making one. I will post some pics once I have made one or two, might not be as good as you lads can make but i'll get there in the end. Edited September 2, 2013 by Bazil brush 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Was going to gift that to your lad..... But didnt want you to take it.... Just because is was 'free' .... Good luck making one 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchey 1,202 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Another good gesture there mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield Catapults 71 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 If you are making one yourself I recommend making a template first and seeing if it fits the young chaps hand. Saves making one and it being no good! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astral 253 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 BPR you are a true gentleman, I've seen you give away more than you must sell on here! I'd say have a crack at making one too though, Im about halfway through my whittling one and it's already giving me loads of pride! Good luck to your little lad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Im giving a go of making my own it will cost more in the long run but im good with wood and after reading up on the catty forum and watching YouTube looks easy enough. Plus more rewarding when i give my lad something i made with my own hands. I'll get him to sand it up so he plays a part in it also. Bpr your cattys are very good mate but I really do fancy making one. I will post some pics once I have made one or two, might not be as good as you lads can make but i'll get there in the end. It's not a competition, just have fun, that's the most important thing. Let us know how you get on, mate ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazil brush 474 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Bpr that's very kind of you mate people like you make this a good site. just had the little fella in checking out his new toy lol, it is a little big but his hands will grow in to it lol, I glued some marine ply together last night coz it was the only thing I had at hand, good old pva couldn't live with out it haha. I drawn it free hand and measured nothing lol, just googled catapult and nicked a designe lol. Here's the start to finish will need adjusting and wood protected but I'll get to that another day lol. I know it's not great and not as good as some of you lads of here but it is a first attempt, I'm going to make another for myself. Any recommend something to seal the wood? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Bpr that's very kind of you mate people like you make this a good site. just had the little fella in checking out his new toy lol, it is a little big but his hands will grow in to it lol, I glued some marine ply together last night coz it was the only thing I had at hand, good old pva couldn't live with out it haha. I drawn it free hand and measured nothing lol, just googled catapult and nicked a designe lol. Here's the start to finish will need adjusting and wood protected but I'll get to that another day lol. I know it's not great and not as good as some of you lads of here but it is a first attempt, I'm going to make another for myself. Any recommend something to seal the wood? Thanks Great mate, i used superglue as recommended by Sheffield catapults, just keep putting on thin layers once dried, gives a great smooth shiny finish, just dont breath on it or it will go white, use a disposable glove to apply it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazil brush 474 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Super glue surely thats a pis take? Must be something better than that!n. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazil brush 474 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 If you are making one yourself I recommend making a template first and seeing if it fits the young chaps hand. Saves making one and it being no good! I seen this after I finished, good advice mate its what i'll do next time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Super glue surely thats a pis take? Must be something better than that!n. No mate honest it works a treat, have a look at my thread on my first catty, one of the top slingshot makers in the world uses it in alot if his work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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