how to make catapult bands , the complete beginners guide

hi and welcome to the latest video, i have done a video on this subject before but quite a long time ago!
as time gos on and techniques change i thought id bring you a complete updated guide of how i tie my ott band sets.
this is by no means the be all and end all of all tutorials as everyone does it differently but this is how i do mine and it works for me and could work for you too!
if you have any questions then please feel free to drop me a comment!
cheers
keith

[@TH-tl1mk]

What a genius you are, no need to buy a jig to tie your pouch, just use your legs. Clever!! I'm a new starter in catapults and would give it a go with making my own bands. Thank you for the lovely tuition. The constrictor knot, you tied it pretty quick, something I'll have to practice, of course. :)

[@iain.wlaird2275]

Good work, just a wee suggestion. when marking both ends, best to do this before cutting your bands saves loads of time😊

[@richardguest2972]

Clamps and string, so simple and works a treat, cheers chief.

[@keithdighton]

any time

[@markm7443]

Great video yet again Keith

[@jimmyh8090]

"Make sure you don't burn your rubber" Damm it 3 kids later and now you tell me 😂

[@keithdighton]

If your rubber is wet enough it will never burn 😉

[@martinodell5225]

Going to give the polly a try, thanks👍

[@paulhampson8496]

hi pal top vedio ive been using a chalk line for tying bands find it really good ties really well just got .62 bsb of simon wasp slingshot god its rapid keep them veds coming pal do some hunting vids playing led zep imergration 👍

[@wildboy8346]

Loving your channel keith! And i stole your way of shooting. Anchor first!😁

[@keithdighton]

thanks so much! glad its working for you

[@adamvvs2644]

Very well done videos Appreciate the content! Keep it up👍

[@keithdighton]

Much appreciated!

[@heachhay645]

Love you good job

[@NAMVlogVN]

Hi Brother nice video love ❤from australia 🇦🇺

[@keithdighton]

Hey, thanks

[@markfinchcatapultshooter1626]

Good video mate really helpful 👍

[@keithdighton]

Glad you liked it

[@advancegraphics2207]

Really helped Mate, 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@keithdighton]

Glad to hear!

[@victorgarcia-wr1xx]

great video! I make my bands the same way.

[@keithdighton]

That's awesome!😀

[@Seerwealth]

Good job

[@wildboy8346]

More of these type of vids pls!

[@keithdighton]

ill be posting more over the next few weeks, glad your enjoying the channel

[@dionisiojulaton4128]

Nice 👍

[@biggun98056]

Where do you get the rubber for the bands and thanks for the video

[@escobedormz1]

Donde puedo comprar esa plantilla y la navaja saludos desde Mty NL MX

[@adultmaleofsixtyplus]

Hello mate, nifty job. I like your slim, white, slinky bands. I've got loads of 6mm airsoft BBs to use up for targets at 10M. What thickness of the BSB band material would be recommended please?

[@keithdighton]

The thinnest thickness bsb do is .45. I'd advise against shooting airsoft bbs aswell as they do not have consistent flight

[@bennyboy3108]

Could you link the twine you use please

[@aiman9652]

What Band size for 16,12 tapper you use?..and for what size of armour?

[@kitasaunders]

Where did you get the clamps from please buddy

[@karthikb3960]

I live in India. Where do I get that rubber and other equipment

[@Chezmez]

what type of string

[@user-qo4db7ib5q]

i use waxed cotton string constrictor knot method 0.5mm work best for me

[@jasonlangley579]

Hi mate where can I buy the taper template ?

[@keithdighton]

you can get them from GZK on facebook

[@harmojojo662]

Des commentaires en Français seraient les bienvenus.

[@kenmcf]

How do u know what size template to initially get?

[@keithdighton]

Trail and error my friend. Ask on the Facebook groups, match your bands to your ammo

[@pats9549]

G'day mate you should invest in some tying ribbon and band jig from dankung makes it a lot easier.

[@keithdighton]

My band jig works perfectly for me and I dont like tying ribbon. The way I do it works for me and as I said in the video wont work for everyone and is not the be all and end all video but its simple and for beginners saves sending for lots of stuff from china. This way is not kit intensive and can be done with stuff around the home. Hence why it's called 'beginners guide'. I may do an intermediate one at a later date but chances are that people who already know what they are doing wont watch it

[@pats9549]

@@keithdighton Yeah no worries mate it was just a suggestion.

[@keithdighton]

Cheers amigo :)

[@deltafour1212]

Just to let you know, I am going to "steal" your technique. Where did you get your Taper Jig?

[@keithdighton]

Your more than welcome to :) gzk website supplies the jig

[@Sporek]

I'm doing my slingshot shopping on Aliexpress but I can't find any microfiber leather sheets for making custom pouches 😐

[@keithdighton]

You'll struggle to find a sheet tbh

[@kitasaunders]

Is the twine 2mm?

[@keithdighton]

Yes mate

[@chrro466]

Have you changed that smoke detector battery yet ???

[@keithdighton]

Couldnt be bothered so I changed house instead 🙏