Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Ready for some action!




I have newfound respect for cart makers.

I had underestimated how much work it is to make a simple, minimalistic carriage. Fitting the axis into the antique wheels was hard to begin with. Making the hub was not easy, too - especially adjusting the distances.

Then, I found that the forces on the wheels when you try to turn the cannon to the left or right are tremendous. After all, the axis is fixed and the wheels do not turn individually. I had to make a solid fitting from flat steel just to solve that issue.

The whole thing shoots very well, and reloading is fast and easy. But it does look a bit spindly, really. But I assure you it is quite heavy, probably over 100 kg.

Film team tomorrow, and then off to Tobias's farm on Friday. Will see if we can make the cannon a bit better looking. The spindly look is unacceptable.
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95 comments:

  1. Tosh TogoAugust 24, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I think it will be maximum carnage from a minimalistic appearance. Well done, Joerg! Of course it can be spiffed up considerably, but now we can see the whole concept and appreciate it in it's completeness. Man, I'd give a dollar (or a euro, whichever is greater) if you would let me pull the trigger just one time! :) Now just watch everyone try to outbid me! :)

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  2. DukaTheAugust 24, 2011 at 8:44 PM

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  3. szymeon.1996August 24, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    then Ill give 100euro if you let me pull the trigger
    100E 1
    100E 2
    100E 3
    SOLD
    THATS AWESOME

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  4. annominationAugust 24, 2011 at 8:52 PM

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  5. annominationAugust 24, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    To make it look more impressive, one could add decorative triangular bracing along the back of the carriage (pivot point to middle of the lower posts) or x-shaped bracing from the pivot points to the axle. Paint (surely in the works) would add a great deal. A black carriage with a brightly colored sling-cannon would look pretty impressive. Maybe even alternating black/color on the wheel spokes. Have you thought about a sighting mechanism? A bar with tick marks parallel to the elevation rope would be a simple solution.

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  6. howardAugust 24, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Just hang some deer leather from both sides down and paint it black! Then you rdy to take over a castle or something :P

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  7. Mark August 24, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I want one ;-)

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  8. TobseAugust 24, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Cool! looks good!
    I'm looking forward to!

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  9. PelzboyAugust 24, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Deer leather is a gread idea from howard... finsih it up with some deer antler on top of the round "muzzle" to pierce enemy that comes to close :P

    great work and craftsmanship

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  10. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    The cannon is GREAT! I am very anxious to see video of its performance.

    You could decorate it with a fierce visage, sort of like a Viking ship ... or perhaps an Oriental dragon motif.

    Cheers ...... CharlesGMorgan

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  11. PikemanAugust 24, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    It's amazing how quickly you made this, you're a one man A-Team. A few braces on the uprights should take away the bare look and then it's ready to wreak havoc.

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  12. RyanAugust 24, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    any argument is now invalid! that thing is the holy grail of the slingshot world, worship to Germany where the cannon lies.

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  13. ChristianAugust 24, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Awesome man^^ looks damn great^^

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  14. SzczepensonAugust 24, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    It looks quite futuristic :D

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  15. Opticus SpicusAugust 24, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Hallo Jörg,
    Hammergeil. Du hast doch bestimmt schon einen kleinen Test gemacht? Mich würde es jedenfalls gewaltig in den Fingern jucken, das Teil mal zu spannen und abzufeuern. Kugelfang vorausgesetzt.
    Hoffe es bleibt alles ganz und bin gespannt wie es weiter geht. Viel Glück und FEUER FREI !!!!!
    Viele Grüße aus dem Hunsrück

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  16. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 24, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Na klar habe ich schon getestet... aber noch ist der Tag des Videos nicht gekommen. Wartet, wartet noch ein Weilchen...

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  17. The Slingshot ChannelAugust 24, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    What is really nice is that this thing has a "control stance". You can wind it up with the crank handle to your right, adjust the height with the rope, fire it with the trigger in front of you, and release the sled for reloading - all without making a single step.

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  18. Slingshot WraithAugust 24, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    if you feel it is too spindly add a bayonet lol, while I'm used to seeing heavy metal on howitzers the minimalist look of it is interesting...

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  19. ItamarAugust 25, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    That thing looks amazing! ive been looking foward to the video for a while!
    cant wait to see things get shot :D

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  20. PHIL-ROKAugust 25, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    that is amazing have you tested it yet

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  21. SchattenAugust 25, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Nicht schlecht was ich hier so auf der Seite sehe, denke ich werde mir auch mal eine Schleuder kaufen oder selber bauen.

    Not bad what I see here, I think I will build my own slingshot too, or buy one.

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  22. John SAugust 25, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    I could see you making an awesome pumpkin chunking machine.

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  23. erikthegAugust 25, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Hey after this are you going to make one bigger and better and badder?!? This looks awesome..... LETS MAKE EVEN BIGGER NEXT TIME! lol

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  24. As8MaNAugust 25, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Holy Moly!

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  25. DUDEAugust 25, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    i would like to get one of your slingshots cuz they look really cool

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  26. Mike2August 25, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    You might want some more supports it looks shakey.

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  27. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    I just bought a new house at the ripe age of 33 and after years(since my early teens) of being obsessed with slingshots and unable to use one... I am itching to try one out in my back yard!

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  28. cougarAugust 25, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Slingshots Rule!

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  29. Dave DAugust 25, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    If only they had this cannon years ago...

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  30. WmpyrAugust 25, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    This would be great in a Mad Max film!

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  31. Rolf( aus Kleinvillars Keller)August 25, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Hello,
    does the canon roll back when you fire, or is it heavy enough to stand still?

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  32. Elvin YipAugust 25, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I'm looking forward to this slingshot. Can't be any better.

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  33. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Yellow :)
    The film please, or didn’t happened ;) I know, I know. Will wait…
    With this wheel on the front looks like a futuristic microwave emitter :)
    Cheers
    Rafal

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  34. DJ'sAugust 25, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    i think it is looking great so far, some improvements on the looks will be even greater, if thats what your doing since i don't read well.
    be sure to make a video when you're at tobias place!
    Daniel

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  35. TimAugust 25, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Wow, this is looking amazing. And very powerful.

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  36. mckeeeAugust 25, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    wow thats frickin awesome!

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  37. MuizertAugust 25, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Looks great, maybe ad a amo holder in the part that holds it on the ground for the looks ,like 5 or 6 of those balls you have :) Make it bit heavy but would look good i think.

    O and offcourse a beercanholder just for cheering after a shot ;)

    All the best.

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  38. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Wicked, can't wait for shooting action!

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  39. ChipAugust 25, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I read the "Obsessed" article about you in Wired Magazine, watched all your videos this morning, and wound up here. Totally impressive! Thanks!

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  40. BenjiAugust 25, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Oh that's great! You've actually started building this! I appreciate your love for the slingshot and keep up the innovation!

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  41. never that coolAugust 25, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    This is awesome! Gives me an idea for something made from square aluminum tubing ... attached to my bicycle trailer!

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  42. HorstelAugust 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    this is great! I can`t wait to see it in action.

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  43. DenAugust 25, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    the feeling that the balance will shift forward too. may need some goods on the back for shooting accuracy

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  44. Јузер НејмAugust 25, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Well Joerg, i suppose that your next creation will be something that propell human being onto Moon, right?:) Ultimate Guinness record!!!
    How many meters of rubber would be needed for such thing?!? 0o

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  45. Јузер НејмAugust 25, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    O yea, and i would be delighted to se shuriken-theraband-launcher with rechargeable magazine, laser pointer and some sort of cranking devise..That would be awesome!!!:)
    Cheerz!

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  46. TheMotoRickAugust 25, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    This is exciting but one question: What is the weight distribution over the wheels, that is, the percent of weight in front versus in back of the wheels?

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  47. AsaAugust 25, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Myself and my girlfriend both said the same thing when we saw the completed pictures: Wow!

    I'll bet you're excited?

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  48. The Legend MasterAugust 25, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I think that you will fire it at least five times before the filming, just or the sake of it!
    Would my suspicions be correct, Jörg?

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  49. Alanna LopezAugust 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    even at that state it's quite awesome and imposing, but I think 100kg is a problem, maybe if 2 people were to move it then it'll be all right

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  50. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    AWESOME!!!!!

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  51. macjoeAugust 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    crazy, I like this stuff :-)

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  52. Angelldizz07August 26, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    xD you shoul paint that so it will look badass

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  53. SvenAugust 26, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Hi,
    bin durch Zufall, in youtube über Deine Videos gestolpert.
    Wollte Dir hier ein Kompliment aussprechen.
    Ich finde Du machst sehr sehr schöne handwerkliche Arbeit, man sieht auch eine richtige Entwicklung, echt toll.
    Kommst auch sehr sympathisch in den Videos rüber :)

    Ich habe aber auch ein paar Fragen:
    Schleudern...generell...ich war in meiner Jugend im Schießverein und habe selbst eine Waffenbesitzkarte und meine mich zu erinnern das die Dinger Waffenscheinpflichtig sind.
    Was ist wenn man mit sowas in der Tasche erwischt wird?
    Ist Dir schonmal ein Gummi am Wurfarm gerissen? Es sieht teilweise nach extremen Kräften aus die Du da aufbaust und das direkt an den Augen vorbei..wenn da das Gummi vorn reißt...ich glaube ohne so eine Brille sollte man die Schleudern nicht benutzen oder?
    Die Stahlkugeln sehen nach normalen Kugellagerkugeln aus, woher bekommst Du die Bleikugeln?
    Einige, z.B. das W Design sehen wirklich so aus als könnte sich ein ungeübter in den Handrücken schießen...ist das schonmal passiert?
    Ich sehe den Vorteil von den Kugelgelagerten und damit selbstzentrierenden Griffen, aber was ich cool fände wäre ein Griff zum aufschrauben und dann die Munition da drin...*hust* fertigst Du auch auf Bestellung? :D

    Viele Grüße

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  54. SuzzieAugust 26, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Are you going out of the slingshot business? What do you plan on doing next?

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  55. Rômulo RodriguesAugust 26, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I am a big fan of yours and i am advertising your videos to all my friends here in Brazil. Stay Well man,,btw i want a slingshot so badly...xD

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  56. slingshotAugust 26, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Cool cannon!

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  57. hodgesAugust 26, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    dude this is epic!!!!

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  58. mad mattAugust 26, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    I cant wait to see this thing fire!

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  59. RobertPAugust 26, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Looks great, I bet its a very fun "toy"

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  60. bj666August 26, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    i am terrified!

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  61. Tosh TogoAugust 26, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    It's known you're not a veggies guy and like your red meat, but if you see a loose cow on your firing range, don't shoot! It could be Yvonne, my favorite German cow of the moment. :)

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  62. BeanflipAugust 26, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Nice work! Still waiting eagerly! And entering for one of those great slings of coarse.

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  63. RobertPAugust 26, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Hmm, maybe after this try a bowling ball lol.

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  64. erney1August 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I wish I found out about your YouTube Channel and your blog sooner, but I am sure glad I did.

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  65. SebastianAugust 26, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    OMG ... Tobias Farm is in South Africa, I guess? Godd luck with this real elephant-hunter-slingshot! ;)

    I would be so glad to see a very detailed video about it shooting and the construction details... perhaps with some photos in the video, where you tell us the details?

    Waht filmteam, where will we see the film itself?

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  66. DracoUltimaAugust 26, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Hi, Joerg, just a suggestion, but try adding an ''under barrel'', which is a large half tube (wood) to accommodate for the empty space on the bottom of the current barrel. After, Make the sticks that are holding it up, to wide wooden pieces. Finally, paint, laminate, or maybe even wrap leather around it. Hope this helps!

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  67. MilchiAugust 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Moin Jörg,

    hab gestern deinen auftritt bei galileo gesehen. Lustige sache da. Aber das ding hier wird ja richtig der hammer werden. Hoffe du machst bald ein paar nette videos wie du das auto damit zerlegst.

    Freu mich schon drauf.
    Gruß
    Sven

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  68. slingnaiveAugust 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Did you use some bearings for the sled?

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  69. dmitriAugust 26, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    you should make a metal version next

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  70. FinnyAugust 26, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    todays the day fire one Good Luck Jorg

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  71. Tosh TogoAugust 26, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Fire Mission day! Good luck, Joerg!

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  72. Daniel StorlidAugust 26, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    awesome cant wait to see that in action

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  73. Skip AdamsAugust 26, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Just read about you in Wired Magazine. Then I checked out your Youtube channel. Saw the video where you were contemplating building the cannon. And now here it is! Fantastic! What fun you must be having.

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  74. charlieAugust 26, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    looks amazing!!

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  75. Travis NgAugust 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I'm surprised the military hasn't taken a greater interest in your... interest. That thing is epic!

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  76. O15August 26, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    OMG i'm so excited to see this in action!

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  77. ryanslumanAugust 27, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    0.o whoaza!

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  78. Mike2August 27, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Well how'd it fire!?

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  79. slingshotAugust 27, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Are there any rules for the slingshot drawing?

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  80. cyborgAugust 27, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    I hope when I'm older I get to make cool things like you do.

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  81. cougarAugust 27, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I double what cyborg said.

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  82. StoneparkAugust 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    What is your sighting mechanism, most artillary pieces would have a vernier scale sight for adjusting for both elevation (range) and deflection (wind)

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  83. marine_sekAugust 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Viel Spaß beim Auto zerstören! Ist das so richtig wenn ich mich hier beim give away einschreiben will?
    Viel Spaß?

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  84. AsaAugust 27, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    When's the video?!

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  85. BuddhaCris69August 27, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Just watched the video of it firing! coolest thing ever!!! I cant wait for the september 4th drawing, thats my 18th birthday! :)

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  86. ArasAugust 27, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Three words: Oh My God

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  87. FaceplantedAugust 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I was just amazed at you crushing a car with that thing, Never stop doing this, ever.

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  88. elliot lesageAugust 28, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    that was amazing when you shot the car with the sling canon. awesome job keep making those cool slingshots.

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  89. PeterVAugust 29, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I just watched the video of the car being man-handled. Great way to close doors, that's for sure! The slow motion really adds to the thrill.

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  90. abunatorSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    This is just a Dream for grwon Children :) i love it... :) can you make one für huge arrows? :) would be interesting.

    abunator

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  91. MKaufSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    This was one of my favorite sling shots! So good! I really like your videos. I saw this great camera online and wanted to share it with you. You have a lot of very cool slow motion shots in your videos and if you have some extra cash maybe this would be in order. Or at least on your wish list. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRo-L9zYf-M

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