Haven't had much time to work, but here's some progress on the handle. Didn't end up doing it how I wanted, but still not too bad. Just need to make it a little more ergonomic for my fingers, clean it up a bit, get rid of the edges, etc... and of course fix that chip on the palm side. Still having trouble posting more than one picture at a time so I'll follow up with a few more angles.
Posts by Silentstoning
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Not to mention the getting high for recereational purposes. Wonder if puffer fish works on humans?
All I could think about when I saw that was Training Day. "Didn't know you liked to get wet, dog."
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Thanks for sharing Philippe. Awesome footage.
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What wood did you use?
Teak. Between the lighting, layer of sawdust, and my great photo skills it doesn't look like it in the pictures.
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Very nice. Now let's see it with some blood.
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I don't typically share my builds, but figured what the heck. Here is my latest build. I am from CA so this will be my yellowtail/white sea bass gun. 58" stock going with a 5/16" threaded shaft (slip tip) with 3 x 14mm small id on a breakaway.
At the moment I have taken a break from the final shaping of the stock and am currently working on the handle. I'm trying something new with the handle. A little experimental so it is taking a little extra time. Once I finish off the handle I'll go back to the final touches on the stock and epoxy coat everything.
I only have two pictures so far, but it's only allowing me to upload one at a time so one to follow with more as more pictures are taken.
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Killing it! Thanks for sharing.
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If you are considering the ulusub or any other reel for that matter I would take the mount off that you have now. Take it to the water (ocean) with some loose lead and something to attach the lead (not permanently) to the sling. When you start adding lead to where the sling sinks you know how heavy your reel can be. Then you can hit up the manufacturer and inquire as to the weight of the reel. Then you have a much better idea of what you can use.
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Good idea for reducing liability issues, but what the heck? I feel prejudiced. Ha! I guess I'll just need to find an excuse to go out to Florida.
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Thanks for the advice - it seems to make sense to avoid stressing the wood
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Ya, I've had wood split otherwise. I have used stainless steel, but if Pete suggests something different I'd defer to him. Not that I have had a problem with stainless steel, but I'm sure his guns have seen more water than mine.
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Pete, your knowledge amazes me. The information you provide is invaluable and I love the history lessons that come with it. I truly appreciate your posts.
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Would you recommend brass or stainless screws? Which in teak I suppose you would need to drill a smaller hole to avoid the risk of splitting the wood?
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Stainless steel. Definitely pre drill the hole.
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Welcome! Hopefully your west coast dive was different in a good way.
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That's awesome. Thank you for taking the time to post those.
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I realized I haven't mentioned it yet, but I will now. That thing looks sick. It is very nice looking piece of equipment.
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Thank you for the explanation. Makes more sense now.
Simplicity is the name of the game. I feel the simplest setup is the easiest, safest, most productive (I can go on, but I'll leave it there) way to go. So when you feed your line out after shooting a fish do you need to rotate the sling head over tail to feed the line?
If you don't mind, could you post a picture focused in on the beat bore you are referring to?
Be careful engaging me in a conversation, I'll pull you in. And I'll have plenty of questions and requests. Especially in this instance of slings where I really have no knowledge.
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Not to critique your design, but simply out of curiosity. Keep in mind I have no experience with slings so my thoughts are coming from a gun perspective and may be completely off base. You mention the pull is limited. It looks like you have some real estate at the front of the sling (wood furthest away from you when cocked). If you were to move the bands up a little wouldn't that give you a few extra inches of pull giving you more power?
Regarding the line, ever consider a reel? Or was this perhaps a cheaper/easier solution? Or maybe even the reel would add too much weight? Again, ignorant to slings so looking for some education.
Last question (for now, and this will truly display my ignorance), how do you control trajectory? I presume there is no track, but does the shaft pass through a hole or something? I guess I don't really understand how one maintains a straight shot.