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[geron]

New to the forum but been making flips ever since I can remember (60+years). Awesome place Ya'll have here (Yeah! I'm from Georgia . . . USA Georgia . . . the South. My "Pappy" survived the depression shooting rabbits with his flip. Taught me to make them right after I learned to walk . Well, Ole' Trop Storm, Lee came blusterin' through and I spent some time on the saws in the shop. Nothing fancy, just a few from your "Shared Slingshot Designs" section and a couple of naturals. Results attached. Really learned a lot here already. You guys are extremely talented.  Flips.jpg   144.31K   53 downloads

[EHS]

Hello friend welcome to the forum

[justplainduke]

Welcome to the forum!
That's a great collection there.
I see a few familiars

[e~shot]

Welcome to the forum!

Very nice collection

[Papa G]

hello and Welcome, nice colection.

[Dayhiker]

Welcome! You have been busy. I'm guessing maybe you shoot with rocks?

[lightgeoduck]

Nice collection but I have one question


do you plan on using that couch to make pouches?

LGD

[Beanflip]

Welcome from Kansas. Great history. I would love to see some of your originals. Like Pappy used to make.

[geron]

Dayhiker, on 07 September 2011 - 05:16 AM, said:

Welcome! You have been busy. I'm guessing maybe you shoot with rocks?

Yep

Rocks
Marbles
Steel Balls

Next door neighbor was cleaning out his junk room (divorce) and found about several packages of the old Marksman 1/4" hunting shot. Gave'em to me! Got a pic somewhere.

Edited by geron, 07 September 2011 - 06:06 AM.

[geron]

lightgeoduck, on 07 September 2011 - 05:20 AM, said:

Nice collection but I have one question


do you plan on using that couch to make pouches?

LGD

Someday! Though it'll most likely outlive me.

[geron]

Beanflip, on 07 September 2011 - 05:44 AM, said:

Welcome from Kansas. Great history. I would love to see some of your originals. Like Pappy used to make.

Here ya go. I've given most of'em away. Got one down in Costa Rica. Weather cools some I've gotta scrounge up some more forks.
 FlipsPappy.jpg   304.58K   21 downloads

Another Edit:
We made them much like Rufus Hussey. We wrapped the band over the fork rather than doubling the band and tying it to only one side of the fork. Usually made the forks and pouches a bit smaller than the Hussey. Also raided Mother's Crochet bag for string rather than using rubber bands to tie the band.

Edited by geron, 07 September 2011 - 06:57 AM.

[Hogancastings]

hi and welcome from all at www.milbroproshotuk.com you have a nice collection of slingshot there
all the best
Pete

[Ordie69]

Welcome and great collection!

[Beanflip]

geron, on 07 September 2011 - 06:29 AM, said:

Beanflip, on 07 September 2011 - 05:44 AM, said:

Welcome from Kansas. Great history. I would love to see some of your originals. Like Pappy used to make.

Here ya go. I've given most of'em away. Got one down in Costa Rica. Weather cools some I've gotta scrounge up some more forks.
 FlipsPappy.jpg   304.58K   21 downloads

Another Edit:
We made them much like Rufus Hussey. We wrapped the band over the fork rather than doubling the band and tying it to only one side of the fork. Usually made the forks and pouches a bit smaller than the Hussey. Also raided Mother's Crochet bag for string rather than using rubber bands to tie the band.

Thanks for sharing. Very cool!

[NaturalFork]

Welcome. It is a pleasure to have you here!

[rockslinger]

Welcome Friend, You're back ground sounds a lot like mine. Good to have you here! nice Flips.

[NaturalFork]

I love the natural in the middle on top .....

[spanky]

Welcome buddy,Nice slingshots there.
The knife look well too.

[Rayshot]

Welcome and hello to a fellow Georgian. I am in Lawrenceville, GA

[Rayshot]

Welcome and hello to a fellow Georgian. I am in Lawrenceville, GA

[Bob Fionda]

Hello and welcome to the Forum.