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[sabaca]

Shooting short arrows is difficult because  usually don't fly straight, with this design at last i have solved all the problems, the secret is how to release the tail.



It's better to use a threaded rod so one can fine tune the position of butterfly nut and try what works best  and to use a sphere instead of a nut on the tail, it give the best release, a squared nut doesn't work

then clean with some alcohol the rod and glue everything together, it's easy to build and cheap. 



This was my first attempt, this arrow go wrong because of pressure applied only on one side and not in the center position and because of sharp edges of the grip zone on the tail




Instead of leather you have to use some paracord and build a pouch like this one.




If you're afraid to pierce your hand you can use a slingshot like Bill Herriman Shooting Star that protects the entire forearm, but in my opinion there is no need

Instead of duch tape you can use normal arrow feathers.


Bye and have a nice day.

[AaronC]

That's a brilliant solution for shooting fletchettes! Bravo!

[lucifer93]

I love your small arrow designs, great work and thanks for posting the photos

[A+ Slingshots]

with Aaron!! Nice work!! Should be fun to mess about with!!!

[abwurfgrenni]

that looks good, i like that design (because i use something similar ), thx for the pics

[boyntonstu]

If one of those ever hit you, you would be screwed!

[PandaMan]

That's cool, I might try that. What's the ball on the end for? Is it necessary?

[sabaca]

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That's cool, I might try that. What's the ball on the end for? Is it necessary?

Yes, for a good grip is really necessary, if you find plastic balls is even better wooden ones tend to split

Another tip I give you is not shorten the arrow, this afternoon i have tried a 12cm version and and does not work.

They are very dangerous i think they can be used to hunt big game.

[A+ Slingshots]

sabaca, on 01 December 2010 - 01:11 PM, said:

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That's cool, I might try that. What's the ball on the end for? Is it necessary?

Yes, for a good grip is really necessary, if you find plastic balls is even better wooden ones tend to split

Another tip I give you is not shorten the arrow, this afternoon i have tried a 12cm version and not works.

They are very dangerous i think they can be used to hunt big game.

Try coating your wooden beads with "Super Glue" it hardens and strengths them quite a bit. No more splits! That's how we do it on our "EZ" Take Down Slingshot Arrows here a A+.

[zille]

Just had to try these, the thing is simple and fast built. For shooting I wore my ballistic safety glasses...

They work great...went easily through everything in its way. I'd use a slingshot with a little space between the forks for starters, I had a fork hit and damaged my poor phoenix.

It's fun but it should be handled carefully.

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[sabaca]

Well done, but use a slingshot with a taller fork, penetrates the wood like butter i want to build a shield with a little wooden board under the fork for safety.

[zille]

second that...for these babies you need steel and a wide fork...your big game theory isn't far from truth in my opinion...I used trainingbands and still bamm!

[Deimos]

this looks deadly, nice

[JoergS]

This is brilliant!

I think these projectiles are ideally suited for one of my sling-x-bows as there is no danger for your hands.

Sabaca, would you be OK with me using your flechette design in one of my next projects on The Slingshot Channel? I would give you full credits of course.

Jörg

[dgui]

very nice.

[Hrawk]

To repeat what Joerg said, Simply Brilliant!!!

When the zombies finally come (and they will) I'm heading straight for the hardware store!

[JoergS]

Hrawk, on 02 December 2010 - 01:51 AM, said:

When the zombies finally come (and they will) I'm heading straight for the hardware store!

Had to buy some salt for my drive this morning, and picked up the parts for flechettes like this one, both M6 and M8.

I will use a hex nut instead of the wood ball, but I will shoot the flechettes from a specifically designed sling-X-bow.


Jörg

[sabaca]

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Sabaca, would you be OK with me using your flechette design in one of my next projects on The Slingshot Channel? I would give you full credits of course.

No problems, I'm curious how you will use this flechette I can not wait...

[Hrawk]

JoergS, on 02 December 2010 - 03:21 AM, said:

I will use a hex nut instead of the wood ball, but I will shoot the flechettes from a specifically designed sling-X-bow.

Jörg

Do you think the hex nut will be ok going through the paracord loop ?

You scare me man, I can see it catching and coming right back at you

[JoergS]

Hrawk, on 02 December 2010 - 03:57 AM, said:

Do you think the hex nut will be ok going through the paracord loop ?

You scare me man, I can see it catching and coming right back at you

I will round the hex nut well enough. And of course I will fire it from a safe position, "Mythbuster" style - no problem with a trigger operated weapon.

[HOE]

Awesome design, how many shots have you done with this setup? Is its accuracy good?

[PandaMan]

Actually, that brings up a point, Jörg. I haven't bought any of the components yet, but how much does it matter what thickness it is? I though M6 would be suitable, but might that be a bit heavy?

[919h]

I'm impressed and very interested in your idea.
This shows again the large possibility that may have a slingshot.
A slingshot can shot everything !

How heavy is the arrow ? I am tempted to make them lighter.

Thank you for your sharing.

Xavier

[zille]

it's about 25 gram...looks heavier . I think the weight adds to its destruction power. The thing easily penetrates wood and is quite exactly aiming-wise.

[PandaMan]

Ok, good. I'll let you know if I cripple my hands later on. I won't, though.
But Zille, what screw did you use? Or was it just a threaded rod? What diameter, etc?