Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Natural and Antler

Another natural from the dogwood tree (cornus sanguinea)...

I love that wood, it looks like ivory when polished. And it is very strong. I added antler scales, just to try something new, and also to straighten the handle (it was off to one side). A low, narrow fork allows really strong bands and offers lots of power.

A frame for the experienced shooter, you have to flip this to avoid fork hits. But for those who can handle it, low and narrow forked hammer grip slingshots deliver the hardest shots.




Posted by The Slingshot Channel at 8:13 PM

65 comments:

  1. slingshootAugust 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    That catapult has just become in one of my favourites.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Absolutely amazing. Great work.

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  3. lewism1132August 10, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    nicee looks great

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  4. BavarianBarbarianAugust 10, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Very beautiful! The antler scales make it look like a traditional hunting knife :)

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  5. DenAugust 10, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    this wood is really unusual, looks rich, well and strongly. Alot of space for imagination

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  6. Tosh TogoAugust 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    As expected, it is very good looking, although, in my mind, it's hard to top the white ebony sling-shot. But as massive as it is and with the short forks, it does look like a powerhouse of a sling-shot. I admit I'm partial to the very elegant white ebony and think it's the absolute best you have done.

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  7. szymonidesAugust 10, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Still astonished me!

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  8. Mark August 10, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    only one word for that - gorgeous

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  9. Kris137123340August 10, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Like the antler, and from the side it reminds me of a pocket knife.Just dont like the small fork, cant shot well when I must move my hand out of the way.When I made my first stickshot I had this problem, couldnt hit a damn thing :).Maybe you could make one with a little larger fork Joerg.And I like how dogwood looks like plastic when polished.Its a great slingshot.Have you tried some plastic materials before?

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  10. Series80August 10, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Good work! Love the videos on YouTube

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  11. ryanslumanAugust 11, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    very splendid, i seen a cheap knife at the thrift store with a handle like this today, i think it was imitation tho... i was tempted to buy it to try to do something similar lol

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  12. Tosh TogoAugust 11, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    BTW, is there any truth to the rumor that Yvonne the cow ran away because she heard you were coming with a cannon sling-shot? :)

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  13. wmd44110August 11, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    I just found your channel on YouTube. Somehow I am always the last one to catch on to the cool things in life. Anyhow, this piece looks pretty awesome, and like many of the other people are stating... it does look like a knife. It reminds me of my Case Russlock.

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  14. TheMotoRickAugust 11, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    That dogwood really does look like Ivory. I haven't worked with dogwood myself. So there's no "figure" in the wood?

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  15. bj666August 11, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    looking good. i found a place locally where i can buy such antlers and even bone along with leathers.. i cant wait to indulge . thanks for sharing again,.

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  16. PHIL-ROKAugust 11, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    nice unique design.

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  17. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Now my father would love this slingshot!

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  18. BubbiebrewsterAugust 11, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    very nice like the incorporation of the antler with wood, also very interesting how small the fork is other wise brilliant design your getting more creative and different.

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  19. ToyfarerAugust 11, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Very Beautiful. I wish I had the talent for that kind of hobby. Very envious...

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  20. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 11, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Yes, the fork is narrow, which can be disturbing for beginners. I no longer need any kind of fork. I can shoot well with a stickshot.

    But the stickshot requires a "loop" for the pouch, so you loose some power. Not the case with this frame.

    For an experienced shooter, a narrow fork is better - the power vectors are running more parallel, so you loose less energy.

    It also makes it more compact. This is a small slingshot! But it takes a full butterfly bandset with three stripes of TB gold per side.

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  21. RyanAugust 11, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    its like a natural lead launcher nice work!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Yellow
    I’ve made that kind of narrow fork sling shot and try to shoot with it: hurts :) Still not enough skills.
    Joerg, do you like working with antler? I’ve made two ore three knife handles with it and never again – I hate the smell when cut, trimmed and polished :)
    Cheers
    Rafal

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  23. gringoAugust 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    And another very nice shooter.
    The handle is perfect!

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  24. Slingshot WraithAugust 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    now that is a very slick looking slingshot, what velocities are you achieving with 3 gold TB strips on each side?

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  25. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 11, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    There is a smell (like burnt hair), but I do not think it is that horrible. The end result looks good and gives a lot of purchase, so yes, I like working with antler.

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  26. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    TB gold, cut 31cm x 2,8cm x 1,8 cm, three layers per side, can propel a 20 mm steel ball to over 80 m/s (in full butterfly mode). The current record holder, Tobias "TobseB", achieved 107 Joule of energy with these band dimensions.

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  27. yrreiht lesrebn@vAugust 11, 2011 at 10:29 AM

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  28. yrreiht lesrebn@vAugust 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    waouw, another good job from the great Jorge

    ;-)

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  29. ChristianAugust 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hell nice o.o this looks awesome!

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  30. josh. ™August 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Master craftsman (: perfect as usual haha. Hope i win a panther slingshot this Sunday!(: been posting comments for a week (:

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  31. ReconSlingshotAugust 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    wow thats a beuty

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  32. ReconSlingshotAugust 11, 2011 at 12:57 PM

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  33. W A i LAugust 11, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    that's cool, great job

    keep up the good work

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  34. joao rodriguesAugust 11, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    im not shore if its just me but the cable of the slingshot kind of looks like a cable of a pocket nife great work by the way

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  35. slingshotmaniacAugust 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I'd like to see it in action!!!
    It's a "White Beauty" !!!!!!!

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  36. ryanslumanAugust 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    slingshotmaniac said...

    I'd like to see it in action!!!
    It's a "White Beauty" !!!!!!!



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    i think we all want to see it in action :D

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  37. DukaTheAugust 11, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    OMG!!! Is it just me or you make the BEST slingshots in the world???? I love your work :)

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  38. steve50August 11, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    beautiful work - great u-tube videos!

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  39. stipeAugust 11, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Another nice slingshot, be sure to put some more videos cuz they are amazing!!!

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  40. stinkeyeAugust 11, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    That is one of the coolest slingshots that you have ever made. It is beautiful, and I love the design. However I am not good at flipping the fork when shooting.

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  41. AsaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I have to say that I am not a fan of antler handles on most things - I see it a lot on knives - but I really like the look of that dogwood, I know you have said that you haven't varnished it in any way but the polish you are getting in phenomenal!

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  42. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Thank you for the Panther Manuel. I can't wait to start on my first Mod.

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  43. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    that is amazing

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  44. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    That fork looks really nice

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  45. CamilloNAugust 12, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    really nice

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  46. k44g44nAugust 12, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Love the natural theme

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  47. Travis NgAugust 12, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Such great work. I wish I had time to pursue projects like these. The white ebony wood slingshot was beautiful.

    Funny thing, you see to have a tough exterior, but I guess the little kittens say otherwise huh? Haha

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  48. NagromAugust 12, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    amazing!!!!!!!

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  49. elliot lesageAugust 12, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    i really like your slingshots and a hope i can make them like you someday

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  50. Hakob PAugust 12, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    i was wondering what is a good type of wood to make a sling shot out of that is cheap, thanks.
    if you could send me a sling shot i would like the panther please.

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  51. WmpyrAugust 12, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I can't believe that is wood! Not only does it look quite incredible, it also looks very strong! The antler scales give me an idea... I think it would also be very interesting to get famous iconic pistol and knife scales and use them for your Slingshot.

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  52. Slingshot WraithAugust 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    261 fps? nice....

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  53. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I absolutely love the second slingshot in this photo of yours:

    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R5lrynXcSws/TiyhHUcqsrI/AAAAAAAAAuc/cwRjXwS1QD8/s1600/PantherB5.JPG

    The simple grip plus the thin sling bands make it perfect!

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  54. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 12, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    @Travis: I live by a simple rule,

    Be kind, generous, caring and protective to your family, friends and supporters.

    Be without mercy to your enemies.

    Be professional to anyone else.

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  55. As8MaNAugust 12, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Looks amazing!, i love the finish!

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  56. MuizertAugust 12, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    And the Slingking did it again : another beauty !! The wood looks like ivory.

    Looking at the bandset, must be a good workout shooting this one :)

    All the best.

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  57. BearAugust 12, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    "Be kind, generous, caring and protective to your family, friends and supporters.

    Be without mercy to your enemies.

    Be professional to anyone else."

    That is a beautiful philosophy to live by, it sound very much like the advice my grandfather gave me when I was very young

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  58. RabenschildAugust 13, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    I am not a big fan of antler horn, looks like a hunters knife, so 50s. But this Dogwood is so nice looking, the ivory comparison is totaly true(?).
    Together it looks awesome.

    What is meant by "you have to flip this"?

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  59. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Joerg. I never realized that slingshots could be so powerful and useful.I will buy a quality one shortly. Thank you for your video's.

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  60. martinAugust 14, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Wow your slingshots are always a great combination of form and function combined.

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  61. BeanflipAugust 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Art and function.

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  62. AiraveAugust 15, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    That is really Beautiful! :)

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  63. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    How do you polish the wood so well? i love it!

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  64. TacticalHuntingSurvivalistAugust 16, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    COOL! How did you get the stag antlers cut so nicely?

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  65. wood and metalAugust 18, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    cool work i wil havento try one of those i deer hunt so i can get my own antlers

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