Slingshot Made From a Guava Tree

Discussion in 'Show off your homemades!' started by ToothPickle, Jul 24, 2013.

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  1. Jul 24, 2013 #1
    ToothPickle

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    Hello all,

    After browsing the forum for a while, I decided to give it a try at making a slingshot from a natural fork I get from a guava tree near my house. I've made it with just hand tools, a lot of sanding and tons of patience. Then, I finish it with Tru-Oil (an oil for gun stock finish I had from a previous project. It's made by Birchwood Casey, in case anyone is interested).
    Now I just need some elastic bands to shoot with it!:D

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    Greetings from Brazil!
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2013 #2
    Flipgun

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    Good Lookin' fork! Real nice job on the carve out. I've been using Tru-Oil for a few months and I LOVE that stuff! Really easy, great looking and durable.
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2013 #3
    Brazilviking

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    Man, you got it nice! I just love the way guava looks afres carving and oil! Good hands you have man! De detail fo keeping the carve marks on the fork is pure art!!! Congratulations!
     
    Brazilviking, Jul 25, 2013
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  6. Jul 25, 2013 #4
    Drachentoeter

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    Great and nice Slingshot!

    Great job!

    Great carving and finishing!

    Joe
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2013 #5
    onnod

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    very nice!
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2013 #6
    tokSick

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    Very nice work, i like the wide and low forks. Good job sir!
    PS: Welcome to the forum.
     
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  9. Jul 25, 2013 #7
    Courier

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    Great shooter! Well done. :)
     
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  10. Jul 25, 2013 #8
    pipesmoker

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    opinel,best knives ever
    i always carry one...
     
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  11. Jul 25, 2013 #9
    Therider21

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    I like this design!
    Nice one, congrats!
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2013 #10
    Will

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    This is very nice work and beautifully finished! Excellent job!
     
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  13. Jul 25, 2013 #11
    Slagskimmer Mike

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    The ergonomics you added to the handle look very secure and comfy.

    I also like the blade-carved textures--guava looks like it behaves very well under a sharp edge.

    Great work.
     
    Slagskimmer Mike, Jul 25, 2013
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  14. Jul 25, 2013 #12
    flicks

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    Very nicely shaped, ToothPickle. I really like the carve marks on the forks, great detail. Hm, everybody is using this Tru-Oil - I think I will give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
     
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  15. Jul 25, 2013 #13
    Schultz

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    Beautifull Work :D 1+
     
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