Posts by diverdave

Cool, thanks! I keep second guessing the details like this, but I want to do it right. The advice is appreciated. :thumbsup2:

I was playing around with a mock-up 2x4 to see about where the mid-handle should go. I bent my arm and looked at the distance from bicep to fist which was around 12", then clamped the handle there, it felt good. You could lift the stock up with bent arm etc. I know most shots are from an extended arm so it doesn't really matter that it fits in that bent arm space.

Also, it is a remote trigger design - mech in rear

Anyone have any thoughts on this? Does 12" seem about right (butt to handle grip)

Thx!

The blank is nicely squared up, oiled and hanging in the garage. Now I have to just resist machining it for a little longer!:thumbsup2:

Ladvr - good point about the kelp! I think I'm going to end up with about 9" total with slip tip.

Thinking: 65" stock, 65" shaft (70" with tip) and the trigger mech front edge will be about 4" from butt.

Akira - Try industrial metal supply shops, they often have a randoms section with leftovers/scraps that they sell by the pound. That 72" piece cost me $50 but would be more than 2x that on mcmastercarr.com.

It looks like overkill with the 1/4" wall but I tested some smaller square stock (1/8") by placing it on the ground with a coin under one end and you can easily deflect it over a 72" piece. It probably only matters if you have some real serious wood forces to fight. I like over doing it!!

Oh yeah! definitely threaded so the adapter and tip add about 5-6"

Is there some general rule about amount of overhang that you should have? I think it should be <12" total but that's just a gut feel based on what I've seen.

Silentstoning- Well I've been dreaming of getting into some big tuna someday, so mainly for that! Also, it might be useful next january in NZ where the YT are fat! There's been a few times where i needed more power and range on some Wahoo and WSB too.

I'm planning for a 65" stock and 65" shaft with about 145cm effective (band stretch), with 4-5 bands

Gotta stay in the gym to load it!

Hey all,

I've started a new build of a big blue water cannon! I'm using 3/4" Burmese Teak, nicely planed plank to start with. It will be a 4 Vertical, 1 Horizontal laminate measuring about 2x3" finished. I decided to go with the wide-flat style approach for better side-to-side hydro dynamics. Here are the starting pics! In a month or so I will follow up with first machining pics (and asking questions). As this is my first build, all input is welcome! Thanks in advance!

Got it, Thanks for the tips!

Hi guys,

I know this is an old thread but I was wondering about the laminating process described here.

Taylor mentioned that the clamps had "one squeeze" each. Is there a preferred amount of clamping force? What if you use screw handle style clamps, how tight is right? Do you not want to squeeze as much epoxy out of the gap as possible?

Dave

Congrats on the build! Did you do the laminates yourself? I'm looking to buy some pre made blanks if you know of any.

Hey All,

I'm a new member from San Diego. I've been reading threads here for some time now and thought it's time to actually join. I've been hunting mostly Socal and Baja for about 10 yrs. I'd like to get into gun building and I see a lot of people here have some great knowledge to share. Glad to be a member now!

Dave