yorkshire-kid 44 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Well basically I have been laid up a while after my op so insted of sulking I got my head into a few projects here we go and will post progress on the two ongoing ones. Before during after now the start of my first catty I have dried the wood an starting the shaping will upload some pics when I have a few hours more on it. And...... The making of a lure machine. Only had a few hours on it tonight so only 1 pic of me welding but here we go. God it's good to be about again! thanks for looking! Yorkshire-kid 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 good stuff mate, im the same, i NEED to be kept busy! as the saying goes "the devil makes work for idle hands" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WoodsmanJim 160 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 It's great to be cracking on eh? looks like you've got a fine workshop to be cracking on in too! looking forward to your progress on the catty particularly. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Tell me about it lads! I can't sit and watch tele it breaks me! Here's a little update of the catty alot of sanding to do yet but the main shape is nearly there! and here is the lure machine a frame I also have the starter motor a d switch now just waiting to attach the spindal for the pulley thanks for looking lads any tips or I you can see a flaw please point it out which I'm sure you will thanks yorkshire-kid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,481 Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 well done bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,396 Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Making a nice job there mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Here's a little update the lure machine need the line attaching and she's ready to roll! I also had a few hours with the catty and it's about done just wondering which bands and where to get them thanks for looking gents! Going to finish and run the lure machine today. Will let you know how I get on! Yorkshire-kid 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,776 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Good work mate ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/catapults-and-ammo.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeppi26 1,855 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 What's the motor on the lure mate am after makeing one cheers rex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Great work buddy... That catapult is awesome!... screaming out for some wide double theraband gold... tapered 25>20 ... And some 12mm steel balls ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire-kid 44 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 It's a starter motor buddy! I welded a socket onto the drive gear with a nut init and got a threaded bar used that as the spindal. And I haven't put bands on her yet I know a crime but been a busy man! I will get round to doing it in the next few days! Thanks for looking yorkshire-kid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blind Hawk 57 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 That's first class work there ..........Super looking worhshop ?Well done lad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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