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Paleoarts Interfector Viris Spurii Offline it don't mean a thing if you aint got that sling! Posts: 1993 oceanside, CA Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #30 - Jul 6^th, 2009 at 3:52pm then, trim the end of the braid and repeat the in and out weave and wrapping process you did on the loop braid and........voila!
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Paleoarts Interfector Viris Spurii Offline it don't mean a thing if you aint got that sling! Posts: 1993 oceanside, CA Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #31 - Jul 6^th, 2009 at 3:54pm you're done! here is what it should look like.
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Re: elk hide sling build along
Reply #32 - Jul 6^th, 2009 at 3:59pm

one final step i usually do is to run the braids over an open flame like a lighter or candle to take off all the fuzzies. you can also rub them down with beeswax or coat them with vegetable oil to keep them supple. this particular sling i made for one of my nieghbors children and is only 26" long. i prefer between 30" and 34" for myself. thanks for following along with me and i hope you enjoyed it. feel free to contact me with any comments or questions.

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David Morningstar Slinging.org Moderator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 3429 UK	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #33 - Jul 6^th, 2009 at 4:43pm That is a great tutorial, thanks!
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Paleoarts Interfector Viris Spurii Offline it don't mean a thing if you aint got that sling! Posts: 1993 oceanside, CA Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #34 - Jul 6^th, 2009 at 5:02pm you're welcome, david. and thanks for getting me on here. i'm having a blast!
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Re: elk hide sling build along
Reply #35 - Jul 6^th, 2009 at 5:27pm

that...is...AWESOME. very descriptive tut. i bet it will make the archives. and i also find that using needle and thread makes the loop tighter then what some whipping will do either way great sling

oh yeah, where do you get your leather? the leather i find is expensive (8.99 us dollars for only a foot by foot square for some heavy and thick leather)

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Paleoarts Interfector Viris Spurii Offline it don't mean a thing if you aint got that sling! Posts: 1993 oceanside, CA Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #36 - Jul 6^th, 2009 at 6:13pm thanks, kid! the leather used here is an elk hide i got from a friend who bagged it a cuople of years ago. usually, i scrounge for mine. old tool bags, golf bags, baseball mits, and especially old sofas and chairs that people throw out.
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xxkid123 Past Moderator Offline Hallo, ich heiße kartoffel Posts: 4807 new to california Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #37 - Jul 6^th, 2009 at 6:19pm ohhh... i really like that leather type. the stuff i found in michelles art store was over expensive
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the_warrior_yeti Descens Offline ARRRRRGH! Posts: 106 Fayetteville, AR, USA Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #38 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 12:30am You make some great looking slings Chris. Thanks for posting the tutorial. I also have to thank David for reminding me about slings over on Paleoplanet. -Devin
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Paleoarts Interfector Viris Spurii Offline it don't mean a thing if you aint got that sling! Posts: 1993 oceanside, CA Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #39 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 10:29am thanks, Devin.
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Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 13816 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #40 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 11:35am Good job, man. I'll have to get a leather punch now. Very clear, concise tutorial. If I can follow it, anyone can. Whether or not this makes the archives I'm saving it. I'm off to kill an elk now. (not)
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slinger87 Funditor Offline I bet I can throw a rock farther then you can! Posts: 731 MI Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #41 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 11:57am wish I could try it, but sadly I have no leather
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slinger87 Funditor Offline I bet I can throw a rock farther then you can! Posts: 731 MI Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #42 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 11:59am by the way, how dose flax twine work for braiding, is it stiff of to rough
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Re: elk hide sling build along
Reply #43 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 12:26pm

heya, slinger. no, i don't find flax too rough or stiff. unlike hemp it's just the right flexibility for me, but if if you find it so you can always coat it in vegetable oil or beeswax to make it more supple. as for leather, hit your local thrift store. i bet you find yard upon yard of usable leather for dirt cheap. old purses, luggage, bags, and especially furniture. one of my favorite sources is old tool bags. this stuff is tough but very supple.

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Paleoarts Interfector Viris Spurii Offline it don't mean a thing if you aint got that sling! Posts: 1993 oceanside, CA Gender:	Re: elk hide sling build along Reply #44 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 12:27pm thanks, ratman
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