I used to have a slingshot when i was young i mised the day when we are hunting some birds in the woods,i have learned a lot in this tutorial zach,thanks a lot
I use Theraband gold 1 inch strips with a double band set. I tie mine up a little different, but basically the same. I wrap my bands near my pouch and then tuck it through itself using a loop of string. Thanks for a few ideas tho. I like your clamp set up. I usually get my wife to stretch them out while I wrap it. Haha.
I watched this video when it first was uploaded. Didn’t ever purchase the board and tools because of fork hits. Having the board and tools would have come in handy for one of my last projects adding a latex liner for my bow quiver slots. Cutting the strips was a straight STRUGGLE haha.
Instead of elastics have you tried shrink tubing? solid and stays where you put it. Elastics are good but have shelf life shrink tubing can be re-heated and stay in place if needed your thoughts?
Do you ever shoot .177" BBs? I've been shooting a little PFS I made using office rubber. I have some 1632 tubes coming in as well which should give me a bit more zip. They're tons of fun, especially for indoor plinking. Thanks for another video.
Do a sup can test can you put a hole in it at 10 feet then it should be more then enough. make sure the can is held firmly in somthing or it wont go threw and wont be a fair test.
Long time ago, in my mid teens, I used to make slingshot bands from unrepairable inner tube (tyre). They worked excellently. At one point the tube began to be made from a material that, after stretching, would go back to its original size very slowly. That was the end.
Me too. Back in the 50s and early 60s, most tire tubes were made of natural rubber that made good bands. Then, they switched to “butyl” rubber that didn’t.... However..... Bicycle tubes are still made of natural rubber, and mountain-bike tubes work quite well....
My dad had a slingshot he made when I was a kid from that innertube rubber from old tires....our family farm started 1872...that thing was a rocket Wish I still had it but a brother claimed it and lost it.
You remind me of my father, he is crafty, love marksmanship, love nature and hunting, and strong. if he is still alive i am sure he would love your channel
Hello! How thick are your bands (the red and the last one you used for example)? Just to figured out around what thickness I should look for. I would try to make my own latex squares are usually in quite big volumes and I would like to avoid buying many just to test...and on websites here they talk more about how it feels on your skin that how performant it is for slingshots...if you know what I mean...
ya no kidding on its harder, had needle nose pliers on me and just busted my knuckle from a metal ball rickshaw, dosent look pritty but it worked, took me 5 min to put one on....
Loving the Sparrow, such an elegant design. Would love to see one made from multicolored plywood. Just found a store that sells the bands by the meter, but can't find a European seller for the Slingshot. The taxes and postage will double the price to Finland. :(
Can you share the info about the store with bands? I have a similar problem and I ended up with the Czech Extreme EDC slingshot. Now I just need a band supplier.
Hey! I put The band The Absolutly wrong way instead to The Victory way. Can I just turn it and shoot with The slick side of The pouch or should I wrap it again?
I really like the fixture you made. It’s simple, effective, and makes the patch tying process easy. Thanks do you make your tie bands yourself from the latex?
Coffee questions....I don't drink coffee but I noticed you do sometimes. If you had it to do over again, would you choose: "10 pounds of legumes" (ie, coffee?). Is that a lot? How long would that last? I know some people used to carry it on the fronteir. They also made coffee substitutes. Have you ever made a coffee substitute? Would you make some video(s) about that? Examples: brigham tea, roasted chicory, roasted dandelion root, etc. Some of these things had caffeine while some were for the flavor.
Maybe you can help me. I like shooting paintballs from my slingshot, but can get no where near the chrono speed I’m looking for with the tubular bands I’ve been using. I want to try flat bands, but can you recommend what type/color/thickness of material to get the best performance for shooting paintballs at around 275 fps
Just got into sling shots. It seems my band has stretched a bit. I've also anchored to the corner of my mouth. I believe that has seriously slowed my shots. If I were to go hunting... In not sure it'd do much to a squirrel or a rabbit. Should I consider shortening my band? Or increase my pull back closer to my ear(that will definitely Jack with my accuracy)?
I know this is a little off topic, but since you are making up band sets I was wondering what you would suggest for ideal bands for plinking with 3/8 inch clay ammo?
Went through all the comments and there were several questions asking about the thickness of the rubber sheet but didn't see any reply from you. Wish to ask the same question here. What thickness of the rubber is most suitable for a beginner? Does thickness of the rubber matter? Please reply.
6 days till i get my first slingshot,it comes with tubes,sooo Sir should i use flat bands??? Or should i use the tubes(since they dont sell latex slingshot flat bands in my country)(i have to use a 0.8mm thickness and 1.7 cm width flat rubber band,the ones for everyday use),so please advice,thank you
Simplshot or Gzk on Facebook there is a link and we have most of it just not the tie ons on our website just now they are coming in soon so check out fowlersmakeryandmischief.com
I have only been shooting a sling shot for about 2 years and love it! I have used 'theraband gold' for both my band strips and my tie on pieces. I get probably about 400 to 800 shots before it snaps on me. Is that about what you are getting or would it be worth upgrading when I use it all? Love your videos and your energy.
@@kenvng this is how I started making my own. The yellow has been great for me. I have been doing it now for 8 years and I can hunt squirrels and rabbits with the yellow.
Are there any tips for bands and leather for BB shooting out there? looking for a softer draw but without the loss of power, a sweet spot let's just say. I just started with BBs and love it, fits my billfold. I'll be making a slingshot with ammo inside the handle and magnet.
the torque shoots only over the top in either tubes which it comes with or bands which it dose not come included. It is more pocket friendly and my favorite right now mostly because of the pocket friendly bit and i don't leave home without it. The scout is the better of the 2 and easier to become good with since it is more accurate to shoot threw the forks. But the scout can do both. the only thing it dose not do well is live in ones back pocket as part of ones edc.
he my friend while i have been setting here watching your videos i have took this 3mm sheets of styrene an cut out the ocularis by going from the cutting mat on your work bench to get the size right i build scale rc crawler things like scale power saws an alot of great scale things an i know that polystyrene is strong enough to do the job because it get stronger as you layer it an its easy to work with in this nurseing home an dont laugh you know the rubber bands that they tie your arm off to get blood well i have got all different kinds i thought that they all was the same but just like the pieces you are cutting colors are different types of rubber an i have a few kinds an by watching you an learning i dont have to cut them because they are already the size just cut to how long i want them so that what i am praticeing on till i can get me one off the ocularis an some good band meteral like you have there i can learn how to tie an cut the right way but shooting this is not in my planes lol because i am already in a wheelchair i dont want to be setting in it with one eye so i will just use this to learn everything on for sure thank you for all of the great imformation i wish i could be out shooting well learning because i have time to set an just do that but the rubber bands i am talking about will you check on them an see what you think about them really because i have really tested them by seeing how far an how long the last out tight an rub on them with sand paper to see what an how much they can stand an keeping everything wrote down yeah testing thats what i am trying to say but want ever try to shoot one till i get something that has been usedby someone like you an not something i have just put together an say oh yeaah i got it an the be saying it later with only one eye so help me out my friend i am really wanting to learn the rightt way to make it be a fun an something to enjoy an i hope i hope i am now bothering you by all my want to know an learn if i am my friend i will stop but thank you i have found something i am wanting to really get into ok
ok i know nothing about rubber bands or slingshot but im making a crossbow pistol an it called for a specific rubber an when buying it i could only get a 18 foot long by 5 inch wide roll so i have alot of extra an im curious if i can use it on slings shots or is it not the best option. also what is the best way to store the rubber cause from my experience with using rubber bands they dont last long b4 they start to fall apart an deteriorate to almost a dust so id at least like to be able to keep this stuff without it falling apart on me to quickly. the rubber i purchased was thera-band max resistance.
Not sure what you mean bonding what. It would be impossible i thing to bond any of the elastics. I was thinking about shrink tube for tying band but that is far form natural.
Zviad, I'm eager to see if someone makes a video of this since I was wondering the same thing, but it looks tricky to do. I know dandelions have latex in them (white milky stuff that oozes when you snap them in half). Most of it seems to be in the roots, but how the back so you make a band out of them? There is a German company extracting latex from the plant and apparently latex floats on water, but beyond that... you either need to keep at the patent or experiment. Not sure how to make a band out of it once you get the latex. Does anyone else here know?
there has been talk in the slingshot forums and no one knows of anything natural that that could allow you to make a holy natural slingshot band. i have played around with striping out the elastic fiber in underware bands and jacket pull cords and that is posible.
Hi I found the Hammer slingshot and am really considering buying it but I would want to use the slingbow configuration for either hunting large game or bowfishing, I'm not really sure how I would achieve the draw weight i want of around 55 or 60 lbs at 30 inches, I would appreciate some help if you could.
I love my sling shot and I sew! So happy to see you using fabric tools. Now I know I got this lol
I used to have a slingshot when i was young i mised the day when we are hunting some birds in the woods,i have learned a lot in this tutorial zach,thanks a lot
Me too
As an Aussie, I can vouch that Kangaroo leather is extremely durable even for very thin thicknesses.
Really appreciate the info. Thanks!
I just bought the jig and materials from SimpleShot to make my own bands. I'm looking forward to learning.
You are awedome.i am great ponder of slingshots since from my chilhood.watching your videos it makes me so cheerfull
Respect from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿
Best beginner slingshot.
I use Theraband gold 1 inch strips with a double band set. I tie mine up a little different, but basically the same. I wrap my bands near my pouch and then tuck it through itself using a loop of string. Thanks for a few ideas tho. I like your clamp set up. I usually get my wife to stretch them out while I wrap it. Haha.
Yeah I like the thunder bangle gold to at time
Watching every episode.
Mate, you'd make an excellent teacher! Great vid!
This is excellent! Thank you for this, Fowler!
I watched this video when it first was uploaded. Didn’t ever purchase the board and tools because of fork hits. Having the board and tools would have come in handy for one of my last projects adding a latex liner for my bow quiver slots. Cutting the strips was a straight STRUGGLE haha.
Instead of elastics have you tried shrink tubing? solid and stays where you put it.
Elastics are good but have shelf life shrink tubing can be re-heated and stay in place if needed your thoughts?
I like that R2D2 coffee cup!
It's a mug xd
Very neat! Love the quilting tools😀
Thanks works grate since its important to have a smooth continuous cut.
@@FowlersMakeryandMischief wher can i get that latex ?
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Hey i have rubber band like that i think lang but you are my favorite slingshot man in the world.
Thank you!
I love warriors pouches . I am hooked lolz
He’s my hero🤙🏼
Sir am biggest fan of u am Indian🇮🇳
Sir this band thickness 0.65
Nice your videos
Big fan sir
I liked the part with the logo coming out of the shirt
Me to love the edit ;)
Looks like I came to the right place. Perfect
Yes lol
Wow amazing the slingshot
Great video thank you
Do u have any latex free options for bands?
Absolutely enjoy your channel. My God continue to bless you and your family. Merry Christmas my Brother.
Do you ever shoot .177" BBs? I've been shooting a little PFS I made using office rubber. I have some 1632 tubes coming in as well which should give me a bit more zip. They're tons of fun, especially for indoor plinking.
Thanks for another video.
I shoot quarter inch steel and half inch steel
Thank you for a video :)
Mr fowler if i got .30 latex would a one inch straight cut be enough to hunt squirel or rabbits with 38 steel or 1/2in steel
Do a sup can test can you put a hole in it at 10 feet then it should be more then enough. make sure the can is held firmly in somthing or it wont go threw and wont be a fair test.
Fowler's Makery and Mischief thank you
Long time ago, in my mid teens, I used to make slingshot bands from unrepairable inner tube (tyre). They worked excellently.
At one point the tube began to be made from a material that, after stretching, would go back to its original size very slowly. That was the end.
I wonder if there is anywhere I cold get an old inertube like that. Probably all long rotted away by now unless some where they are still made
Me too. Back in the 50s and early 60s, most tire tubes were made of natural rubber that made good bands. Then, they switched to “butyl” rubber that didn’t.... However..... Bicycle tubes are still made of natural rubber, and mountain-bike tubes work quite well....
@grumpy old fart Used?
My dad had a slingshot he made when I was a kid from that innertube rubber from old tires....our family farm started 1872...that thing was a rocket
Wish I still had it but a brother claimed it and lost it.
Hi i was wondering where ti get the rubbery vinly like string used for band tieing that simpleshot uses?
Very nice video sir
This is super sharp (immediately puts hand on it)
What size ammo would you advise for small game I.e. squirrel bird rabbit... and what slingshots could I buy on amazon to use
My dad says we can use marbles
You can DIY YOUR SLINGSHOT TOO
Im watching every episode..... It u want to eat ,,, u gona catch and cook it... ... Slingshot.... Are good to use .....
Good information 👍
Helpful video. ✌👍
Yeah i've been rockin them since they sent me them too, last week. 😂
You remind me of my father, he is crafty, love marksmanship, love nature and hunting, and strong. if he is still alive i am sure he would love your channel
Awesome 👍
Just got my scout gen 2 today!!! It's awesome. I had a quick question. Are you going to sell Theraband gold bandsets on your website?
Hello!
How thick are your bands (the red and the last one you used for example)? Just to figured out around what thickness I should look for. I would try to make my own latex squares are usually in quite big volumes and I would like to avoid buying many just to test...and on websites here they talk more about how it feels on your skin that how performant it is for slingshots...if you know what I mean...
use weight bands
was going crazy trying to tie my pouch, I though it was a for awesome and v for villain. thanks man
Great vid Thanks!
ya no kidding on its harder, had needle nose pliers on me and just busted my knuckle from a metal ball rickshaw, dosent look pritty but it worked, took me 5 min to put one on....
Have you used bicycle inner tubes? Rolling cutter looks like great tool so that's next purchase.
My life consists of reusing inner tubes, unfortunately they don’t have enough “snap” for slingshots.
Loving the Sparrow, such an elegant design. Would love to see one made from multicolored plywood. Just found a store that sells the bands by the meter, but can't find a European seller for the Slingshot. The taxes and postage will double the price to Finland. :(
Can you share the info about the store with bands? I have a similar problem and I ended up with the Czech Extreme EDC slingshot. Now I just need a band supplier.
Which tape do you use? Here in Brazil the tape I use breaks a lot.
I love slingshot ❤😀😍
Brasil🇧🇷🇧😍🇷
Awesome me to !!!! thanks for watching
Hey! I put The band The Absolutly wrong way instead to The Victory way. Can I just turn it and shoot with The slick side of The pouch or should I wrap it again?
I would wrap it again
Like how you explain it,
perfect video, keep'em coming
I really like the fixture you made. It’s simple, effective, and makes the patch tying process easy. Thanks do you make your tie bands yourself from the latex?
Thank you🤓
Are flat bands really better? I’ve only ever used tube bands and my slingshot has great power. They don’t last very long though.
So much to know about sling shots
I looked at your rubber band tied ... can we use the same rubber that make the slingshot and just cut it into thin piece to tied the band ??
Do you have any video tips on repairs out in the bush?
Coffee questions....I don't drink coffee but I noticed you do sometimes.
If you had it to do over again, would you choose: "10 pounds of legumes" (ie, coffee?).
Is that a lot? How long would that last? I know some people used to carry it on the fronteir.
They also made coffee substitutes. Have you ever made a coffee substitute? Would you make some video(s) about that?
Examples: brigham tea, roasted chicory, roasted dandelion root, etc. Some of these things had caffeine while some were for the flavor.
no i like my coffe but i would not choose that over my tools
Muy buen trabajo amigo Saludos
Maybe you can help me. I like shooting paintballs from my slingshot, but can get no where near the chrono speed I’m looking for with the tubular bands I’ve been using. I want to try flat bands, but can you recommend what type/color/thickness of material to get the best performance for shooting paintballs at around 275 fps
I love it when the logo comes out of the shirt
Just got into sling shots. It seems my band has stretched a bit. I've also anchored to the corner of my mouth. I believe that has seriously slowed my shots. If I were to go hunting... In not sure it'd do much to a squirrel or a rabbit. Should I consider shortening my band? Or increase my pull back closer to my ear(that will definitely Jack with my accuracy)?
Nicely done... I have tube bands for mine but I like to make one
I like tubes on my speed shooter and flat bands for more accuracy
Yes same here!
I know this is a little off topic, but since you are making up band sets I was wondering what you would suggest for ideal bands for plinking with 3/8 inch clay ammo?
Mast
Went through all the comments and there were several questions asking about the thickness of the rubber sheet but didn't see any reply from you. Wish to ask the same question here. What thickness of the rubber is most suitable for a beginner? Does thickness of the rubber matter? Please reply.
6 days till i get my first slingshot,it comes with tubes,sooo Sir should i use flat bands??? Or should i use the tubes(since they dont sell latex slingshot flat bands in my country)(i have to use a 0.8mm thickness and 1.7 cm width flat rubber band,the ones for everyday use),so please advice,thank you
Where do you get that latex sheet? Also where do you get the tie on strips? I can’t find this stuff.
Simplshot or Gzk on Facebook there is a link and we have most of it just not the tie ons on our website just now they are coming in soon so check out fowlersmakeryandmischief.com
Fowler's Makery and Mischief ok cool, thanks a lot Zachary!
I have only been shooting a sling shot for about 2 years and love it! I have used 'theraband gold' for both my band strips and my tie on pieces. I get probably about 400 to 800 shots before it snaps on me. Is that about what you are getting or would it be worth upgrading when I use it all? Love your videos and your energy.
would you recommend this for beginner?
@@kenvng this is how I started making my own. The yellow has been great for me. I have been doing it now for 8 years and I can hunt squirrels and rabbits with the yellow.
Tuyệt vời🎉
I use a football blader and it works nise , what is your opinion? Pleas tell me
Are there any tips for bands and leather for BB shooting out there? looking for a softer draw but without the loss of power, a sweet spot let's just say.
I just started with BBs and love it, fits my billfold. I'll be making a slingshot with ammo inside the handle and magnet.
Very good =))))))
Tôi rất thích những cây ná của bạn
Have you ever done a whipped end to tie the rubber to the pouch?
Mr. Fowler, how far apart are your clamps on your jig?
I watch your. Show
Do I want the torque, or the scout? They look the same size. I assume they take the same bands. Whats the difference? Thanks.
the torque shoots only over the top in either tubes which it comes with or bands which it dose not come included. It is more pocket friendly and my favorite right now mostly because of the pocket friendly bit and i don't leave home without it. The scout is the better of the 2 and easier to become good with since it is more accurate to shoot threw the forks. But the scout can do both. the only thing it dose not do well is live in ones back pocket as part of ones edc.
he my friend while i have been setting here watching your videos i have took this 3mm sheets of styrene an cut out the ocularis by going from the cutting mat on your work bench to get the size right i build scale rc crawler things like scale power saws an alot of great scale things an i know that polystyrene is strong enough to do the job because it get stronger as you layer it an its easy to work with in this nurseing home an dont laugh you know the rubber bands that they tie your arm off to get blood well i have got all different kinds i thought that they all was the same but just like the pieces you are cutting colors are different types of rubber an i have a few kinds an by watching you an learning i dont have to cut them because they are already the size just cut to how long i want them so that what i am praticeing on till i can get me one off the ocularis an some good band meteral like you have there i can learn how to tie an cut the right way but shooting this is not in my planes lol because i am already in a wheelchair i dont want to be setting in it with one eye so i will just use this to learn everything on for sure thank you for all of the great imformation i wish i could be out shooting well learning because i have time to set an just do that but the rubber bands i am talking about will you check on them an see what you think about them really because i have really tested them by seeing how far an how long the last out tight an rub on them with sand paper to see what an how much they can stand an keeping everything wrote down yeah testing thats what i am trying to say but want ever try to shoot one till i get something that has been usedby someone like you an not something i have just put together an say oh yeaah i got it an the be saying it later with only one eye so help me out my friend i am really wanting to learn the rightt way to make it be a fun an something to enjoy an i hope i hope i am now bothering you by all my want to know an learn if i am my friend i will stop but thank you i have found something i am wanting to really get into ok
Hey Fowler do you tie differently for OTT and TTF
ok i know nothing about rubber bands or slingshot but im making a crossbow pistol an it called for a specific rubber an when buying it i could only get a 18 foot long by 5 inch wide roll so i have alot of extra an im curious if i can use it on slings shots or is it not the best option. also what is the best way to store the rubber cause from my experience with using rubber bands they dont last long b4 they start to fall apart an deteriorate to almost a dust so id at least like to be able to keep this stuff without it falling apart on me to quickly. the rubber i purchased was thera-band max resistance.
Are these bands used for exercise ??
Like exercise resistance latex bands?
What type of band is the best??
What is the band width and does it matter if the band width is smaller than the slingshot arm width there you attaching the band?
What brand of slingshot rubber u use
2 cm👍👍
Great tips. Thanks
Your welcome thanks for watching
How did you decide on the taper...I see the widest measure matches the top of the torque...is there an ideal "ratio" to taper?
what is the most optimal taper to use?
What natural products we can use for banding?
Not sure what you mean bonding what. It would be impossible i thing to bond any of the elastics. I was thinking about shrink tube for tying band but that is far form natural.
Zviad, I'm eager to see if someone makes a video of this since I was wondering the same thing, but it looks tricky to do.
I know dandelions have latex in them (white milky stuff that oozes when you snap them in half). Most of it seems to be in the roots, but how the back so you make a band out of them? There is a German company extracting latex from the plant and apparently latex floats on water, but beyond that... you either need to keep at the patent or experiment. Not sure how to make a band out of it once you get the latex. Does anyone else here know?
Mister Fowler you are one of the best survivalist, so I think you will find some natural products for more independence in woods (nature). :)
there has been talk in the slingshot forums and no one knows of anything natural that that could allow you to make a holy natural slingshot band. i have played around with striping out the elastic fiber in underware bands and jacket pull cords and that is posible.
is it possible to conserve the slingshot band with silicon oil/spray ?
Hi I found the Hammer slingshot and am really considering buying it but I would want to use the slingbow configuration for either hunting large game or bowfishing, I'm not really sure how I would achieve the draw weight i want of around 55 or 60 lbs at 30 inches, I would appreciate some help if you could.
It comes with the bands set up for doing slingbow and they have enought wait to hunt with if you live in an area that allows it
How far apart do you set your spring clamps?
the length of a puch or I should say the length of the shortest pouch you ever intended to tie on
Can I use bicycle tire tubing instead?
no dosnt work well
Thanks!
What kind of ammo is the best for small game like rabbits, squirrels and pheasant?
Have you tried simple shot black latex?