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Reply #75 - Sep 30th, 2007, 5:46pm
 
Here is my favorite sling.  I have made at least four others like it for gifts, and can do it pretty quickly now.  I stitched the leather on with a sewing awl, which I got cheap at the craft store.  I dabbed the thread knot with super glue.  The cord is jute.
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Reply #76 - Sep 30th, 2007, 6:25pm
 
The rest of my slings.  I also have a half-done Peruvian.  
 
The one in the middle is interesting, since you can use either side for the loop.
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Reply #77 - Oct 8th, 2007, 7:15pm
 
ranger, do you need to uses a wide grip for that middle sling so the cords dont tangle?
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Reply #78 - Oct 15th, 2007, 1:42pm
 
I don't remember having that trouble.  I recently gave that one to my nephew. so I can't go play with it to answer the question more thoroughly.
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Reply #79 - Oct 18th, 2007, 7:48pm
 
This was my first time braiding and I didn’t get the hang of it until I started the release cord.  

I used cotton for material and added a few strips of leather for aesthetics, no real function.  

I like the shorter length. It seems to be more accurate.  

You can see the errors more in this one.
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Reply #80 - Oct 19th, 2007, 6:23am
 
I don't think this sling of mine features on the site so here goes.
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Reply #81 - Oct 19th, 2007, 6:25am
 
Close up of the pouch.
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Reply #82 - Oct 19th, 2007, 12:31pm
 
Quote from Africa_Slinger on Oct 19th, 2007, 6:23am:
I don't think this sling of mine features on the site so here goes.

 
 can i see the inside of the pouch and what type of ammo do you use?
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Reply #83 - Oct 19th, 2007, 4:51pm
 
Hey if it works who cares what it looks like. My first braiding attempt doesn't look too pretty either but it still sends rocks down range.
 
Nice try, keep it up
 
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Quote from B.cereus on Oct 18th, 2007, 7:48pm:
This was my first time braiding and I didn’t get the hang of it until I started the release cord.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa172/blzrng/DSC02721.jpg
I used cotton for material and added a few strips of leather for aesthetics, no real function.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa172/blzrng/DSC02667.jpg
I like the shorter length. It seems to be more accurate.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa172/blzrng/DSC02688.jpg
You can see the errors more in this one.

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Reply #84 - Oct 19th, 2007, 5:01pm
 
I made this reconstruction of a medieval sling (ca. 1250). The original was found in an excavation in the town of Randers in Denmark.
 
 The pouch measures 7,5 cm x 10 cm. The strings are 60 cm each.
 
 
 
 
 
 I also made this one (though it's not based on anything but my imagination Smiley )
 
 
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Reply #85 - Oct 21st, 2007, 10:29pm
 
If you have any information on the first sling, I would love to hear it. I am sure that other members who are into historical slinging would love to hear it as well.
 
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I made this reconstruction of a medieval sling (ca. 1250). The original was found in an excavation in the town of Randers in Denmark.

The pouch measures 7,5 cm x 10 cm. The strings are 60 cm each.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t306/MikkelF84/Randers-slynge.jpg



I also made this one (though it's not based on anything but my imagination Smiley )

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t306/MikkelF84/slynge1.jpg

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Reply #86 - Oct 21st, 2007, 10:55pm
 
Even though some of you have some of my work or have seen it posted by other ppl I have not actually ever posted anything myself. So here is a pic.
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Reply #87 - Oct 22nd, 2007, 1:24am
 
Oops I forgot to post the other pic I have. Here y'all go.
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Reply #88 - Oct 23rd, 2007, 1:31am
 
is that real animal skin, Loki?
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Reply #89 - Oct 23rd, 2007, 2:24am
 
Yup, its alligator skin. It is really fun to work with.
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