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[CHANEKE_JOSH]

first of the year!

Greetings from Mexico to you all.

This time, being a special occasion, my first publication of the year, and with reference to the distinguished and honorable nomination of one of my pieces to be the slingshot the year (last year), which greatly pleased me. where Mr. ZDP 189 defined my work as something "almost gothic" ... thing that surprised me, being that I have always considered myself as a rational and even ... retro designer. all this situation gave me a tendency to take a little more classic slingshots... a bit of old school, something that any guy can do in his modest workshop.

well, that is how this piece comes from the sawdust out of my yard.

momentarily left aside, the use of index and thumb support, even used a relatively small boardcut... trying to keep it simple.

I just put a few layers of cowhide leather as inserts to make a palmswell. cause de board was only 3/4"

finished, as always, with several layers of linseed oil, and sanding up to 2000 grits.

materials, as I mentioned earlier, rosamorada wood and 4 layers of compacted cowhide skin.

I hope you like this slingshot... a little ... cowboy thing

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... and yes!... its a little pocket shooter... yes she is!

[AaronC]

Very nice! The leather turned out very nice! It almost looks like wood!

[CHANEKE_JOSH]

NightKnight, on 02 January 2012 - 02:49 PM, said:

Very nice! The leather turned out very nice! It almost looks like wood!

in fact, it feels like wood, I did the finger nail test...and left no mark on the leather

Edited by CHANEKE_JOSH, 02 January 2012 - 02:52 PM.

[Dayhiker]

Beautiful work, my friend! Cowboy is right. I love this one.

[Charles]

That is a beautiful piece! I REALLY like the size of it ... nice and small.

Cheers ... Charles

[Bob Fionda]

I like it and "Cow-boy" sounds good.

[AZ shooter]

Terrific job!...Now I have an idea for my next project...!

[Henry in Panama]

While the slingshot is super cool, what is even more fun is that, in Panama, "Chuchita" means something entirely different. LOL!

[mckee]

beautiful job josh looks great!

[cedar hunter]

Good job

[Litebow]

Very very nice, love those leather grips.

Dave

Edited by Litebow, 02 January 2012 - 09:09 PM.

[philly]

Excellent work as usual, nice blend of materials. The size is perfect also. Well done Chanke.
Philly

[M_J]

Looks like a wonderful shooter!

[Xidoo]

Josh:

Feliz 2012 mi cuate. Esta canija que ya me habias ensennado esta de poca como de costumbre. Me gusta ver que se comienza este annito como algo que trae cosas muy wenonas. Sale pues mi cuate, muchos saludotes a ti y la raza de la recua.

Edited by Xidoo, 04 January 2012 - 12:54 AM.

[CHANEKE_JOSH]

thanks for the comments!!

ifanyone has any suggestionsto improve orcomplement thesemodels, I'd love to know about your ideas andopinions!

gracias mi hermano xidoo!! andas desaparecido! como para cuando retachas??

[alfshooter]

Hola maestro chaneke , muy chulota y refiná .
Un abrazote mi mai

[Chepo69]

Comienzas bien el año hermano!

Muy bonita Cuchita sí señor.

Un alarde de paciencia para sacar ese inserto.

[CHANEKE_JOSH]

actually yes, my brother,these leather inserts took me about 2 or 3 sessions. (days)

were several sessions of resin impregnation, lots of sandpaper and lots of sweat...and a little bit of blood and tears.

Edited by CHANEKE_JOSH, 11 January 2012 - 11:18 PM.

[bunnybuster]

Sweet little pocket shooter
Good job .

[tomshot123]

Perfect size and shape!

[Blue Danube]

Wowzers!!!!!! That is one sweet slingshot, the fit of the leather is first rate

Edited by Blue Danube, 17 May 2012 - 06:16 AM.