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[Tex-Shooter]

I keep having shooters ask for diminions of my classic board cut, so here it is. The drawing is not to scale as I have tweaked the diminions a couple of times. here also is a picture of the finished product. -- Tex

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[hawk2009]

Nice slingshot Tex to technical for me though, I just fold the paper in half draw half of the slingshot from the fold cut out and open it up both sides are equal.

[philly]

Bill, do you still sell them?
Phil

[mr.joel]

Tex-Shooter, on 15 August 2010 - 12:49 PM, said:

I keep having shooters ask for diminions of my classic board cut, so here it is. The drawing is not to scale as I have tweaked the diminions a couple of times. here also is a picture of the finished product. -- Tex

Thanks Tex. I hope I wasn't being a pest asking for them. It's a fantastic pattern and as simple it it looks it sent me scratching my head...I'm a bit of a perfectionist and it's nice to have the actual specs. It's very good also for beginners, the wide forks are not intimidating to the uninitiated, very user friendly. I plan on having made a few extras for informal shoots with buddies who aren't into slingshots...yet. I'll post them when finished.

[harpersgrace]

You just cant beat a classic

[USASlingshot]

Yes, it looks fantastic yet origional

[pelleteer]

Cool, Tex. Thanks! At 6.5" OAL and 2.5" between prongs, it's a bit smaller than I imagined (even though I've seen images of you holding/shooting that style).

[mr.joel]

yet I don't see a thickness stated, is that 1" or 3/4"? In your board cut slingshot video the look thicker than I had imagined, but that might have been an optical illusion.

[mr.joel]

mr.joel, on 16 August 2010 - 01:03 AM, said:

yet I don't see a thickness stated for the wood used in the pattern, is that 1" or 3/4"?

[ZDP-189]

That's a wonderful board cut design and Bill's very generous for providing it in this way.

The design's greatest strength is its' strength! By maximising the cross sectional area where the grain is weakest, it is much less likely to break under load.

[dgui]

Looks like something a Texas Ranger might bring along with him just in case he spys out a Rattle Snake.

[mr.joel]

dgui, on 16 August 2010 - 05:31 AM, said:

Looks like something a Texas Ranger might bring along with him just in case he spys out a Rattle Snake.

The "Tin Star"

[Tex-Shooter]

It is 3/4 inch thick. The last two that I made, I changed the overall to 6 1/4 inches. I don't how well I will like it though, as I cannot shoot right now because of a physical problem. Thanks ZDP for recognizing the design for what it is. Few have noticed that. I always use a hard finish that soaks into the wood to strengthen the extreme fibers also. Of course Baltic birch will make them even stronger. In 2004 I made about a dozen with Baltic birch. I like Rock Maple for an un-laminated wood for a board cut. -- Tex

[mr.joel]

Well, I certainly hope my replicas get your endorsement. I have been anxiously awaiting the magic number on the width, I want it to be authentic Tex as possible(even though it really can't be). Thanks again for this super strong, top shelf, utterly righteous pattern. They wouldn't have been the same without this. I reckon these pics deserve a spot in the gallery, a respected proven tool with future historical significance.

[Sam]

Super strong, yet deceptively simple - I like it!

[Martin]

I really like this design, its simple and robust.
Martin

[mr.joel]

Tex-Shooter, on 16 August 2010 - 06:07 AM, said:

It is 3/4 inch thick. The last two that I made, I changed the overall to 6 1/4 inches. I don't how well I will like it though, as I cannot shoot right now because of a physical problem. Thanks ZDP for recognizing the design for what it is. Few have noticed that. I always use a hard finish that soaks into the wood to strengthen the extreme fibers also. Of course Baltic birch will make them even stronger. In 2004 I made about a dozen with Baltic birch. I like Rock Maple for an un-laminated wood for a board cut. -- Tex

There are 2 finger grooves on one side of the forks, is that correct? Are they the same or are they different? Sorry to be so fussy but I want this right..ya know what I mean?

[Tex-Shooter]

The edges are routed perfectly round and I stop the router about 1/2 inches from the band groove (refer to finished picture above). This allows for a finger stop there. Usually I change where I stop the router a little differently on the back side for me, because when I shoot left handed my grip is a little different. Don't ask me why as I don't know. -- Tex

[mxred91]

I recently ordered some of Bill's bandsets and a sheet of his latex. So I thought I should make one of his boardcuts for these bands. I looked up this thread and drew a pattern in CAD to Bill's dimensions. I thought someone else may want a full size pattern of Bill's design, so here is a link:



http://www.4shared.c..._slingshot.html

Print it out from Adobe Reader, full size no scaling. I did shorten it to 6" as Bill mentioned in his responses above. I am starting mine this morning on my last chunk of Zebrawood, pic below.
Chuck S.

[mxred91]

About 2 hours later, here it is ready for finish sanding. This shape is really cool. Locks into your hand very nicely.
Chuck S.

[jmplsnt]

Beautiful slingshot mxred and a fitting tribute to one of the Slingshot Gods. Putting his bands on it makes it all the better.

[lucifer93]

I second that, beautiful slingshot mxred. I love the Zebra Wood and all of Bill's designs are classics

[mxred91]

Sure seems like a really good design. If Bill likes it I am sure it is very good. I added a Lone Star medallion as a tribute to the Texas origin of the design. I will post a thread when done. I just sent the money order Friday so it will be a while until I get the bands. I am anxious to try it out.

[Tex-Shooter]

Looks Great and Is still my favorite board cut! It just seems to feel right in my hand! -- Tex-Shooter

[mxred91]

Bill I am totally impressed with how it fits my hand. Can't wait to get it completed, but still apply layers of finish. I am anxious to shoot it. I have a set of temporary bands made up, and when I get your bands I will change them out.
Chuck S.

Here it is so far...