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[Flatband]

I called a good friend of mine the other day to talk-what else-slingshots! His name is Blue Skeen. Blue has been feeling very good of late. He plans on going to the East Coast Slingshot Tournament again this year. We were talking and he said,"you know I like that Ergo style of yours but I like the prongs about an inch taller-you think you could make me one? Are you kidding me? I told Blue I am honored that he would like one of mine. Anyway, I picked out a nice slab of Osage and we went for it. Hope he likes it. Too high for me by a bunch.Here's a picture: Flatband

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[AaronC]

Looks pretty!! (but I think I prefer the lower forks of your normal design. )

[lightgeoduck]

Wow FB must feel like a privilage for a Highly respected shooter like Blue to like/want a slingshot made from you.

Thanks for sharing


LGD

[flippinout]

I just got off the phone with Blue and now I see this! He told me all about his "high prong" preference and now this post- COSMIC man!!

[Hrawk]

Very very nice.

I assume that's the natural colour of the wood without any stains ?

The colour is just amazing.

[bullseyeben!]

Very nice,, im sure he will be over the moon...

[NaturalFork]

Looks great! I hope he goes. I look forward to meeting you both.

[Performance Catapults]

Hrawk, on 19 October 2011 - 05:15 PM, said:

Very very nice.

I assume that's the natural colour of the wood without any stains ?

The colour is just amazing.

Correct.

Osage is the strongest wood in North America, IMO. There might be a species that ranks higher on the janka hardness scale, but not stronger. Long fibers that don't chip like harder, exotic woods. A very high butane rating to boot. Love to burn it in my wood stove. It pops alot when burning, so it cannot be burned in a normal, fireplace. It will literally spit hot coals onto the floor. It's a butt-ugly tree, that can be dangerous to walk around, because of the "strong as nails" like thorns, that are produced.

Definately, one of my favorite woods to work with, and its native to my immediate area.

[harpersgrace]

nice shooter FB...I'm sure he'll be pleased as punch...it's great how you'll always go the extra mile for people....you're a real gentleman...

[Dayhiker]

The Flatband ergo is a great shooter. Blue must be using some thin flats and doesn't need the leverage. Nice going Gary!

[e~shot]

Looks very nice FB.

[Flatband]

Thanks Guys. I would do anything for Blue. I also agree with Jimmy, Osage is simply awesome wood. Curly Maple was always a favorite with me but Osage is gaining fast! ( Bring some boards Jim! )I'll buy some and so will Tom ( BunnyBuster). Tough stuff to get around here. Did I hear that Ray ( Natural Fork) is coming to the PA shoot? Very Cool! Everyone come we'll have a heck of a time! I know big Joerg from Germany is coming too. He's always fun and a wonderfufl guy too. Going off track there Gary-sorry! Flatband

[Rapier]

Performance Catapults, on 19 October 2011 - 06:41 PM, said:

Hrawk, on 19 October 2011 - 05:15 PM, said:

Very very nice.

I assume that's the natural colour of the wood without any stains ?

The colour is just amazing.

Correct.

Osage is the strongest wood in North America, IMO. There might be a species that ranks higher on the janka hardness scale, but not stronger. Long fibers that don't chip like harder, exotic woods. A very high butane rating to boot. Love to burn it in my wood stove. It pops alot when burning, so it cannot be burned in a normal, fireplace. It will literally spit hot coals onto the floor. It's a butt-ugly tree, that can be dangerous to walk around, because of the "strong as nails" like thorns, that are produced.

Definately, one of my favorite woods to work with, and its native to my immediate area.

I've see a guy make a traditional bow outta this stuff from a full stave (you tube. 3 part tutorial. Where else?) awesome job he did too and shoots like..... it shoots very well.

[blackthorn]

Don't see how some of you Southern guys sleep at night! (the very idea!!) refering to "bo darc" as some kind of Osage Orange!!
I know Tom Bunnybuster likes it!
Cheers
Curtis
blackthorn

[Martin]

That's a beauty, looks absolutely stunning in Osage Orange.
Martin