What's better than a sunny morning out in the woods? I tell you: A warm sunny morning out in the woods with a slingshot in the hip pocket! The biggest advantage of a non-wristbraced slingshot is that you can carry them all day long without wear, even without people noticing you do. The classic designs of Bill look simple, but if you take a closer look, you'll find many great features, such as the small aiming marks on the fork end. The tapered flat bands are definitely among the best ones I ever tried. (Bill sometimes sells them on ebay, and I highly recommend them). Third, the "shoot-over" design reduces wear and increases accuracy. Add the striking looks and smooth feeling and you have some outstanding slingshots, accurate and fun to shoot!
Some Ash forks, waiting to get turned into a finished slingshot.
..and two finished slingshots, along with the bands. Note the moulds punched into the pouch, they make you center the pellet automatically.
Same model, crafted from beautiful birdseye maple.
I'm the proud owner of this beauty. You can see the shoot-over-design, and how the bands are attached with the help of small latexd strips. I love it...thanks, Bill!
Two slingshots made of tree forks. Again, nice round handles and the shoot-over design.
Basically, this is the same slingshot as the first ones on this page, but beatifully enhanced by Bills neigbour. He must be a real gifted craftsman!
The "Flatman" is one of Tex' favourite models. It is made from bent and welded steel, with a foam grip handle for comfortable holding. Have a look at the type of attachment, it allows you to change and adjust bands in seconeds and gives you all advantages of the "shoot over" design.