Spalted Guava Slingshot: Build and Hunt

[@davidmurphy6884]

Great build! I have been doing inlays similar to yours for around 20 years. Here is what has worked for ME. First, apply a liberal amount of CA glue into the cavity you want to fill. Let it soak in for a few seconds, then apply your first sprinkling of the material of your choice. Starting out with straight Superglue serves both to stabilize the cavity/crack from future expansion, and also guards against the likelihood of the inlays of ever popping out. Adding a pre-mix of the substrate and glue to the hole provides uneven adhesion and little penetration for a good bond, in my experience. Believe it or not, besides crushed stone, what has worked best for me is colored sand, available at craft stores and even Dollar Tree! I just drip in CA glue as mentioned earlier, wait a few seconds, then add enough colored sand to fill it about 1/2 way. Then, wet the sand again with CA, and fill the rest of the way with sand. Let it rest for a few minutes, then add another layer of glue on top until saturated. This will give an effect similar to what you see in crushed stone turquoise rings, where the individual grains are easily discernible floating in a clear matrix of Superglue. If you want to go for a more solid looking effect, after adding the second coat of sand to the hole, add sand dust (crushed in a mortar and pestle) or chalk dust to fill in the spaces between the grains. Then, lightly press the dust into the mix with your finger. Apply the final coat of CA, let dry fully, and sand as usual. This technique also works with glitter, and metal shavings. A hardware store, or even the Wal-Mart Automotive department, will gladly give you the brass shavings from the key machine if you bring a bag. Have fun, love the channel. 😉

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Thanks for this

[@CGSLNGZ]

Great video as always! Love the build videos and that turned out stunning!

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@KimHengsun]

Always wait for your Videos, perfect shoot of the day.

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Thanks!

[@DeepSouthSlingsDarrellAllen]

Great build and hunt Mike, turned out wonderful in spite of the purple booger, LOL.

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Thank you

[@roberttrungel-nagy8283]

Wonderful! Congratulations!

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Thank you!

[@kieranmeikleham1687]

I am most definitely purchasing a natural from you next month, they're just insane

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Thank you very much!

[@kieranmeikleham1687]

@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans just love your channel mate 👍

[@stevengrimes4473]

DUDE!!!!! I’ve been jonesing for a build video! Thank you!

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Any time!!

[@ワシもいろいろやってみる]

Your original design slingshots are very beautiful!

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Glad you like them!

[@Webshooterslings]

Really enjoy seeing your creations buddy, gives a whole new meaning to "sexy". Thanks for sharing!

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Thanks

[@jcismysavior9126]

That's pretty nice the chalk great ideal for filler 2 squirl that is great nice shots Have a great week

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Thanks, you too!

[@johnnydavidson1611]

Nice shooting! Nice build! Looks like fun!

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Thanks. It was!

[@Mr.nooooo]

Nice I like the wider forks made me a custom one out of homemade micarta a bit over 4in wide I think 105 mm to 111mm

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Very nice!

[@whoarewe7515]

Beautiful. 😀

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@bisleykid]

Nice build! Great idea with the chalk but I think I would use 5 minute epoxy instead of the super glue to give myself a bit more pot time.

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Thanks!

[@chromedome1975]

Hulihuli grouse over some kiawe coals would be a cool catch and cook episode.

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

I don't know who you are, or where you are from but this might be the greatest idea ever! Thank you!

[@backyardslingshots5631]

I love your work. also I've launched a couple of frames also with the sander, lol.

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😂

[@Handcarvedslingshotcatapult]

Nice video as always

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Thanks!

[@MrJeffb51]

I appreciate your videos. I still can't figure out how to buy one with a band installed.

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

If you get one off of eBay send me a message

[@tommybelpatronne4896]

Jolie delire , au top la fabrication 👌 . Que fais tu avec les ecureuille que tu tue ? Tu les mange ? Tu tane leur peau ???

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Yes to both. I eat them and tan them and trade or sell them to fly fishermen who tie flys

[@heerden2]

What and where are the best bands to buy - I'm in Australia

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

There are a bunch of great bands.

[@LaripSiapcada]

how many layers of super glue do you apply?

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Usually one heavy one. This one got two because I messed up and had to sand most of the first one off.

[@davidlenz4552]

How’d you get all that wood off of the island?

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

You can check fire wood without issue.

[@lamonewaller9314]

Dude you are the one.

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

Lol. YOUare the one!

[@PritamMinz-g9l]

How to buy please help

[@sturmslingshotsandshenanigans]

This one is not for sale