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vetryan15 Slinging.org Moderator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 1915 Northern Maine Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4620 - Oct 16^th, 2015 at 2:19pm Thanks Huntsman Ryan
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HuntsmanSling Funditor Offline Sling Maker Posts: 687 Vancouver, WA Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4621 - Oct 21^st, 2015 at 2:10am No problem Ryan. So here's another one I've been working on that I wanted to share with you guys. Sisal fiber dyed bright green and black to make a Balearic 25" Sling. Hope you guys like the color combo!
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vetryan15 Slinging.org Moderator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 1915 Northern Maine Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4622 - Oct 21^st, 2015 at 10:00am That looks awesome, sort of like a variation on a camouflage coloring. I do plan on owning 1of ur masterpieces, in the future. Huntsman. I wish I knew u when I was In the San Juan islands last summer. Ryan
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slingbadger Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Don't Badger a Badger Posts: 3246 Akron NY Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4623 - Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 6:31am Here's a historical reference. It's Muiredach's Cross from Monasterboice,Ireland. The panel depicts David and Goliath. Although eroded, the sling is still visible.
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dork Funditor Offline I feel Smurfy when I'm smurfing!!!! You too? Posts: 996 In Beautiful Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4624 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 7:56pm Don't get the chance to visit here much anymore, so just wondering why the pics don't show up. Was the format changed or am I supposed to click on something.
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slingbadger Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Don't Badger a Badger Posts: 3246 Akron NY Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4625 - Nov 3^rd, 2015 at 9:47pm Couple of Palestinian boys using slings against soldiers, from 2014
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Jareth_Atian Junior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 88 San Jose, CA Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4626 - Nov 4^th, 2015 at 1:00pm So, I have chronic insomnia...and when I can't sleep, I make stuff. Here are a couple of new slings that I put together over the last few days:
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walter Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 2453	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4627 - Nov 4^th, 2015 at 3:28pm They look good What are you going to do with the short cut offs and what kind of knot are you using for the release?
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Reply #4628 - Nov 4^th, 2015 at 4:27pm

For these releases, I'm just using a simple overhand knot...After hearing some suggestions on another thread, I'm thinking of trying release-tabs instead.

As for the short cut-offs...I haven't decided yet. I'm thinking about cutting them flush and adding a dab of flexible fabric-glue to keep them from pulling back/unravelling. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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Tomas Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Posts: 2182	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4629 - Nov 4^th, 2015 at 5:58pm Man you rock! I wish my first creations looked as good. If you do glue the loose ends, make sure your glue dries flexible.
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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #4630 - Nov 5^th, 2015 at 12:08pm

Jareth_Atian wrote on Nov 4^th, 2015 at 4:27pm:

As for the short cut-offs...I haven't decided yet. I'm thinking about cutting them flush and adding a dab of flexible fabric-glue to keep them from pulling back/unravelling. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

For the synthetic ones what I used to do before I discovered the glorious light of sisal lol, just trim it very close then take a lighter to it careful not to burn the other strands. When it becomes a gew blob of hot plastic blow on it so it's not boiling hot then smoosh it into the fibers with your finger. That usually holds it.

For the hemp or sisal, try twisting each of your groupings as you braid then you can trim and they don't come loose.

Good job on the work finally someone that can take decent photos of their work Tongue

Also I suggest going with a smooth release with no knots it's more accurate in my honest opinion..

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Huntsman Slings available on Etsy HERE

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Reply #4631 - Nov 10^th, 2015 at 10:10pm

Insomnia strikes again! I've been making more of the Egyptian-style woven-pouch slings.

The eye-searingly-bright-neon sling was a proof-of-concept before I bought the #12 tarred braided-nylon bank-line for the second sling. Practicing tapering 4-strand round braids, etc.

Per Huntsman's suggestion, I've stopped putting on release-knots. Thanks!

As always...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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HuntsmanSling Funditor Offline Sling Maker Posts: 687 Vancouver, WA Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4632 - Nov 11^th, 2015 at 3:44am Those are museum shelf case nice. Well done Jareth. The first one the finger loop looks like it might hurt after a while. Sew some leather on that thing. I usually cut a piece 3.75" X 1" for my finger loops.
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Reply #4633 - Nov 11^th, 2015 at 8:00am

Really quite impressive work dude. Do you even find it challenging? Lol
There are two techniques to making a 4 strand round braid that I know of. One passes one thread at at time and the other passes two at a time. You can hide your loose ends inside as if the braid were hollow if you're working on tapering. That way it looks seamless.
BTW did you use Timothy Potter's tutorial or Hubert's modified tutorial? The Potter version has a deeper cupping in the pouch while Hubert's version is shallower.
I think I'm going make a video today to show you the two techniques for the braid.
Check back later.
BTW kinda jealous of your progress.... I really struggled with the tut design at first

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Toby Descens Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 200 Nürnberg	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #4634 - Nov 11^th, 2015 at 9:15am Awesome! I want to make a hemp egyptian too, i guess its lasting much longer than my other slings.
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