Flatbands are more efficient (equal speed with lighter draw), have less alignment issues, more mounting options, and seem to last longer (imo). Still, it’s good to know how to use tubes as well, just to cover all your bases. 👍
Big issue ive actually found out with this method over the last year or so is the tubes twisting.. The twisting ruins accuracy obviously, the flaw with this method is as the tubes are stretched the diameter shrinks inside the hole and now the tubes are free to twist any direction once you release as the pressure comes off the ball holding the tubes in, I was constantly readjusting or trying to get the pouch being off to one side due to the twist, since I went to tying or properly locking the tubes to the fork, accuracy was instantly better from shot to shot..
How's it going. I just was forging this week. We didn't know how lucky we were getting that class in before Covid. I will definitely look you up if I am out that way.
There are some pretty cool opportunity for bushcrafting out here, give me a heads up if you are headed this way and well go check out some cool areas. Take care Jamie.
So what I’ve been searching for for a while now is how to attach the pouch to the bands. I have bands attached to the fork, what about pouch attachment? It seems no one is covering this. Does it take special tools to tie surgical tubing to a pouch in this fashion? Thanks
I remember when we cut rubber strips from tire inner tubes and made slingshots from that. An old shoe tongue was easily fashioned into a pouch for the irregular gravel rock or the smooth marbles ... but we did not like shooting the neat marbles at anything because they would not be found again. I wonder if current bicycle tire inner tubes would give decent stretch.
I would want to tie off the tails with something as well ... just don't like the sight of the open end especially if hunting or shooting in drizzle etc. Wha do you think?
Good video. I hope you still remember but what was the size of the ball and the ID of the tubing? I have 6mm OD and 4mm ID tubing ,the hole in the sling is 6mm would i need a 8mm or 10mm ball?
Weren't there some commercial slingshots, Daisy I think, several years ago that were recalled after this method resulted in bandset failure and caused eye injuries?
Hello, I am from Sénégal in Africa. I like your video very much. My only problem is how to get the materials to make one slingshot. Since my chilhood I try to be good in making a slingshot. Here we don't have those types of materials. I will be very happy if you help me get one. Thanks
@@timnosgirg7017 I really need help to get a slingshot. Can you help me? I am very far from you. I am in Senegal. I am afraid it may be diificult for you send one. Thanks in advance
FYI, there's actually a much, much, much easier way to attach tubes to the fork, whether it'd be the hole type or tied around the fork. Here's the secret: Use a 5-8mm small section of extra tube (preferably at least 1745 size thick) to wrap over the end of the slingshot tube, using a tweezer to hold the extra tube open. Then, simply slide the slingshot tube into the hole and it's secured via the extra tube wrapped over the slingshot tube. If you find that the extra tube is not thick enough to secure into the hole, then simply wrap over another extra tubing (experiment with this, I can't get into too much details), or use a thicker one to begin with. The metal ball-in-tube method is actually not anywhere nearly as durable as my method above, since the metal will guarantee to start to tear/rip at the slingshot tube with each draw. With my method, this never, ever becomes an issue as it's only rubber rubbing against rubber.
Coukd you olease tell be a latex tube supplier that i can order heavy 10mm tube so i can run 4 bands. Where dies jourg sprave get his? I cant get hold of him
Hey. Why do the balls won't get out of the tube, if you pull these? Is it safe or do you have to make a knot behind the balls or something? Never did this, but I want to build a tube sling shot...but I'm kinda afraid of pulling the balls out of the tube and get a slap in the eyes.
Once the alcohol evaporates the ball won't slip out of the tube. Give a while to dry and your good. Inspect your bands and watch for wear. Subscribe to see my latest videos.
@@BurningRiverBushcraft Thank you, do you make your own pouches as well with a punch? I can't seem to find any commercial pouches large enough for a good rock chucker anymore.
Ranger bands are made from inter tube, inter tube cut along the grain can be made into a slingshot, but not a very good one. I will make a video on it and show the difference between band material.
Watching other people build sling shots, this is the first tutorial about attaching the bands, thank you.
Yeah attaching bands is kind of important. Thanks for watching.
just got new band today and was wondering how to do it... found this tutorial... easy and spot on ... thank you.
Very nice! And with a constrictor knot in front You are100% save😉👍
Thanks for the ball and tube method with a wooden slingshot I was kind of stumped before this thanks
I’m a flat band guy… but gonna mess around with the tubular bands a bit… great video
I prefer flats as well. The durability of tubes is awesome.
Thanks bro ,love from India.
for those slingshot beginners i dont recommend tubular bands use flatbands instead but this is a great tutorial good job 👍
Why?
Flatbands are more efficient (equal speed with lighter draw), have less alignment issues, more mounting options, and seem to last longer (imo). Still, it’s good to know how to use tubes as well, just to cover all your bases. 👍
@@crominion6045 but i find that tube band is last longer in my case
My brother used bike inner tubes
quite an elegant solution! Greetings from Novgorod, Russia.
Greetings from Indiana USA 🇺🇸
Smart. Rubbing alcohol will evaporate easily when complete.
Very cool Jayme!
Thx for the detailed tutorial,cheers from germany
Which solution is used for that in white box which you used for tube dipping please tell sir
Big issue ive actually found out with this method over the last year or so is the tubes twisting.. The twisting ruins accuracy obviously, the flaw with this method is as the tubes are stretched the diameter shrinks inside the hole and now the tubes are free to twist any direction once you release as the pressure comes off the ball holding the tubes in, I was constantly readjusting or trying to get the pouch being off to one side due to the twist, since I went to tying or properly locking the tubes to the fork, accuracy was instantly better from shot to shot..
Glad to see you, excellent video, very clear and concise, hope you're still forging some knives! If you get out to wyoming, look me up!
How's it going. I just was forging this week. We didn't know how lucky we were getting that class in before Covid. I will definitely look you up if I am out that way.
There are some pretty cool opportunity for bushcrafting out here, give me a heads up if you are headed this way and well go check out some cool areas. Take care Jamie.
Please for the love of god tell me where i can find ten mm 3/8" tube!! Ive searched internet and nibody can help
@user-pz3ot6wd2k three eighths.
9mm. Wrist rockets arent that powerfull. Thyr 8mm
Great info, thanks!
So what I’ve been searching for for a while now is how to attach the pouch to the bands. I have bands attached to the fork, what about pouch attachment? It seems no one is covering this. Does it take special tools to tie surgical tubing to a pouch in this fashion? Thanks
Have you watched my video on the subject?
th-cam.com/video/88GY9zI_8zU/w-d-xo.html
Great tutorial thank you so much!!!
Saw on a blog where clay ammo holds tubes in place better, and they weigh less.
I’ve never tried clay as plugs, but eventually will.
Awesome video! I like that technique! Might give t a whirl! Big Like! Thanks for sharing and stay blessed!
Thanks for the support
Great work.
I remember when we cut rubber strips from tire inner tubes and made slingshots from that. An old shoe tongue was easily fashioned into a pouch for the irregular gravel rock or the smooth marbles ... but we did not like shooting the neat marbles at anything because they would not be found again. I wonder if current bicycle tire inner tubes would give decent stretch.
I didn't have much luck with bicycle inner tube. th-cam.com/video/dJ__YKleX0A/w-d-xo.html
I would want to tie off the tails with something as well ... just don't like the sight of the open end especially if hunting or shooting in drizzle etc. Wha do you think?
It wouldn't hurt. As the frame wears the tubes it easy to make small adjustments
Summary:
1. Push band tubes through holes in slingshot.
2. Insert ball bearings into ends of tubes.
3. Shoot slingshot.
how did you attach the leather to the tubes?
The top of forks look pretty sharp and should be rounded out.
Excellent!
wouldn't the steel balls be pushed out after shots? love to see in practice.
Once the alcohol dries, the ball stay in the tube.
Good video. I hope you still remember but what was the size of the ball and the ID of the tubing? I have 6mm OD and 4mm ID tubing ,the hole in the sling is 6mm would i need a 8mm or 10mm ball?
I believe this is 1/4 inch ID 3/8 inch OD tubing. 3/8ths hole in the fork and 3/8ths or larger ball.
Great tip. I'll have to try that one out.
Weren't there some commercial slingshots, Daisy I think, several years ago that were recalled after this method resulted in bandset failure and caused eye injuries?
Not sure on that. Eye protection is a good idea for that reason alone. Every band set fails eventually.
Is it okay to tie the knot while the rubber is inside the hole
Try it. This works for me.
How do i do this with flatbands??? Im using a WASP UNIPHOXX frame and my clamps have snapped.
I wrap and tuck flatbands.
I already dip the tube in alcohol but still really hard to insert that 5mm steel ball into 2050 tube for securing that tube band in my slingshot
Love this vid, do you have one of how to attach tube to leather pouch?
Yes, a search should pop it up
What happens with the alcohol between the ball baring and the pouch inside the tube. It can't evaporate. I'm guessing it will soften the tube.
I haven't seen any effect on the tube
Will silicone oil as replacement for alcohol works? I am afraid it will slip out
I don't know. Once the alcohol evaporates it won't slip.
@@BurningRiverBushcraft okay, thank you
Hello, I am from Sénégal in Africa. I like your video very much. My only problem is how to get the materials to make one slingshot. Since my chilhood I try to be good in making a slingshot. Here we don't have those types of materials. I will be very happy if you help me get one. Thanks
Tell me what you need help with? I've made slingshots for over 10 years.
@@timnosgirg7017 I really need help to get a slingshot. Can you help me? I am very far from you. I am in Senegal. I am afraid it may be diificult for you send one. Thanks in advance
FYI, there's actually a much, much, much easier way to attach tubes to the fork, whether it'd be the hole type or tied around the fork. Here's the secret: Use a 5-8mm small section of extra tube (preferably at least 1745 size thick) to wrap over the end of the slingshot tube, using a tweezer to hold the extra tube open. Then, simply slide the slingshot tube into the hole and it's secured via the extra tube wrapped over the slingshot tube. If you find that the extra tube is not thick enough to secure into the hole, then simply wrap over another extra tubing (experiment with this, I can't get into too much details), or use a thicker one to begin with.
The metal ball-in-tube method is actually not anywhere nearly as durable as my method above, since the metal will guarantee to start to tear/rip at the slingshot tube with each draw. With my method, this never, ever becomes an issue as it's only rubber rubbing against rubber.
Video pls
Make a video.
Tks brooo help me so much
Coukd you olease tell be a latex tube supplier that i can order heavy 10mm tube so i can run 4 bands. Where dies jourg sprave get his? I cant get hold of him
I've bought 7/16 wall latex tube from Amazon
@@BurningRiverBushcraft aw no i don't understand imperial. Could you possibly send me your link on this comment in answers?
Hey. Why do the balls won't get out of the tube, if you pull these? Is it safe or do you have to make a knot behind the balls or something? Never did this, but I want to build a tube sling shot...but I'm kinda afraid of pulling the balls out of the tube and get a slap in the eyes.
Once the alcohol evaporates the ball won't slip out of the tube. Give a while to dry and your good. Inspect your bands and watch for wear. Subscribe to see my latest videos.
Братишка, ты почти 8 минут рассказывал с какой стороны вставить конец в дырочку...
what size of tube band did you use? is there standard size of tube band for slingshot?
⅜ is standard this is 7/16 heavy wall
Just use your method to attach the tubes on a new slingshot i just made.sub your channel
Do you have a link you could share as to where to buy the tubing?
m.lowes.com/pd/B-K-3-8-in-x-10-ft-Latex-Hose/1000115963
Lowes plumbing aisle
@@BurningRiverBushcraft WOW good to know!!
Great 👍
Can you do a video of proper aiming with this type of rubber
Sure, it might be a bit. My technique is the same regardless of the bands.
Awesome by the way where did you get the rubber? Thanks for posting greetings from the super ancient megalithic city of TIAHUANAKU BOLIVIA 🇧🇴.
Plumbing department of most hardware stores carries rubber tubing. Thanks for watching be sure to subscribe to see my latest videos.
Thanks for information and will subscribe.
7/16 for 1/4 ID. that's almost twice. Is there a reason or you just had 7/16?
These are heavy bands, 7/16 is the OD.
Alcohol can damage latex over time. By trapping the alcohol vapor inside the tube with the metal ball you may be reducing the life of the slingshot.
Would it be a good idea to cut an melt the um tips?
I would not do that. When the alcohol drys it's a nice tight fit.
Sound like chuck Todd. Resemble him some too
hello sir. what is the diameter size of the rubber tubing youre using? thank you
3/8 OD 1/4ID
@@BurningRiverBushcraft thank you
This worked very well, 7/16 in a 1/4 OD.
Cool video. Thanks. Is surgical tubing a good choice for a homemade slingshot?
It should work with light ammo. I haven't had a chance to try it.
What tubing is that? Seems very heavy gauge
3/8 tubing 7/16 is the big tube I use.
@@BurningRiverBushcraft Thank you, do you make your own pouches as well with a punch? I can't seem to find any commercial pouches large enough for a good rock chucker anymore.
@@TheRichardc123 yes I do. I have a bunch of slingshot content on the channel.
Can ranger bands be used, to make a slingshot? Thanks.
Ranger bands are made from inter tube, inter tube cut along the grain can be made into a slingshot, but not a very good one. I will make a video on it and show the difference between band material.
@@BurningRiverBushcraft Thanks. I'm hoping, it can at least make a decent one, if not the best :) . I'll be watching, for it (the vid)!
Surgical tubing from Lowe's is the easiest to source, longest lasting, best bang for your buck.
@@BurningRiverBushcraft Thanks, for the advice. I kinda want one, for my PSK tin.
How do you attach the leather piece?
th-cam.com/video/88GY9zI_8zU/w-d-xo.html
But ... where do u get the tubes ? we don`t have that in Europe ... :(
Maybe I will make and sell bandsets.
Bro im from germany u can get it easily on Amazon or on gogun.de (its from Joerg Sprave from slingshot Chanel ).
Cheers from germany
Where do I find the rubber etc
Lowe's
I jus made one wish i could show u my design
One thing I know for sure ! Is that a slingshot has 👉”Dead Play” which means that you lose POWER !! 😨😰🤦🏻♂️
The tubes are dogs compared to flats.
Na cao su chỉ ban mục tiêu qua núi thôi.
Nice bucks behind you
The tube is too small
What the heck how can you even pull that thing?
The length of the bands and the thickness of the bands determines the draw weight. These are long bands. The draw weight is comparable to a youth bow.
si fuera en castellano, saludos..
Nice video explained clearly well done
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