Slinging.org Forum - greetings from the foothills of Northern California

jezra Novicius Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 3 norcal	greetings from the foothills of Northern California Jan 17^th, 2022 at 5:18pm Hello, my name is Jezra and my journey to slinging started with a trebuchet, then a staff sling, and finally a sling to keep the puppers running. Once I tan some leather, I hope to make a sling specifically for throwing golf balls.
Back to top	IP Logged

IcedFlame Descens Offline Victory through discipline Posts: 109 MN	Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California Reply #1 - Jan 17^th, 2022 at 7:28pm Welcome from Minnesota!
Back to top	If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle - Sun Tzu Happy Slinging, and God bless my friend. IP Logged

IronGoober

Interfector Viris Spurii

Offline

...and now, No. 1, the
larch...

Posts: 1981
California
Gender: male

Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California
Reply #2 - Jan 17^th, 2022 at 9:28pm

jezra wrote on Jan 17^th, 2022 at 5:18pm:

Hello, my name is Jezra and my journey to slinging started with a trebuchet, then a staff sling, and finally a sling to keep the puppers running. Once I tan some leather, I hope to make a sling specifically for throwing golf balls.

If you want I could send you some bark-tanned deer hide. I just finished a hide. If you're interested direct message me your address. (I'm in the east bay area in CA, so shipping should be cheap!)

Back to top

John R.

IP Logged

joe_meadmaker Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Ice is Cool! Posts: 3925 PA, USA	Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California Reply #3 - Jan 17^th, 2022 at 9:50pm Welcome from Pennsylvania!
Back to top	IP Logged

Morphy Slinging.org Moderator Offline Checkmate Posts: 8239	Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California Reply #4 - Jan 18^th, 2022 at 8:37am Hello and welcome to the forum. Beautiful and happy dog!
Back to top	IP Logged

jezra

Novicius

Offline

Slinging Rocks!

Posts: 3
norcal

Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California
Reply #5 - Jan 18^th, 2022 at 11:00am

IronGoober wrote on Jan 17^th, 2022 at 9:28pm:

jezra wrote on Jan 17^th, 2022 at 5:18pm:

Hello, my name is Jezra and my journey to slinging started with a trebuchet, then a staff sling, and finally a sling to keep the puppers running. Once I tan some leather, I hope to make a sling specifically for throwing golf balls.

If you want I could send you some bark-tanned deer hide. I just finished a hide. If you're interested direct message me your address. (I'm in the east bay area in CA, so shipping should be cheap!)

Thanks, it is a very tempting offer. However, I will be utilizing locally sourced sheep hide (I raise sheep) for my next sling. At the moment, some pelt parts are soaking in mixture of hardwood ash to help slip the hairs before tanning. It should give me plenty of time to research sling designs.

Back to top

IP Logged

NooneOfConsequence

Slinging.org Moderator

Offline

Posts: 3071
Texas

Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California
Reply #6 - Jan 18^th, 2022 at 11:33am

Howdy from South Texas!

The boat sling is a good design to start with for ball throwing. I modify mine to use a deep pouch on the retention side and a flat pouch on the release side for faster, cleaner ball releases.

Back to top

“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear these unholy hordes. I shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES! Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“ -Jesus the Noodler (not the real Jesus)

IP Logged

IronGoober

Interfector Viris Spurii

Offline

...and now, No. 1, the
larch...

Posts: 1981
California
Gender: male

Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California
Reply #7 - Jan 18^th, 2022 at 2:06pm

jezra wrote on Jan 18^th, 2022 at 11:00am:

Thanks, it is a very tempting offer. However, I will be utilizing locally sourced sheep hide (I raise sheep) for my next sling. At the moment, some pelt parts are soaking in mixture of hardwood ash to help slip the hairs before tanning. It should give me plenty of time to research sling designs.

Sounds good. There are plenty of woven designs that you can try in the meantime.

I'm curious how long it will take with wood ash. I just use lime and it takes 1-2 weeks. I used a machete for scraping the hides/hair removal for the first few hides I did, but for this one I bought a fleshing tool and I'm glad I did; it made things much easier.

Back to top

John R.

IP Logged

jezra

Novicius

Offline

Slinging Rocks!

Posts: 3
norcal

Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California
Reply #8 - Jan 18^th, 2022 at 4:22pm

IronGoober wrote on Jan 18^th, 2022 at 2:06pm:

jezra wrote on Jan 18^th, 2022 at 11:00am:

Thanks, it is a very tempting offer. However, I will be utilizing locally sourced sheep hide (I raise sheep) for my next sling. At the moment, some pelt parts are soaking in mixture of hardwood ash to help slip the hairs before tanning. It should give me plenty of time to research sling designs.

Sounds good. There are plenty of woven designs that you can try in the meantime.

I'm curious how long it will take with wood ash. I just use lime and it takes 1-2 weeks. I used a machete for scraping the hides/hair removal for the first few hides I did, but for this one I bought a fleshing tool and I'm glad I did; it made things much easier.

I don't normally remove the fur/wool from the pelts unless I have a project that requires it. The last time, I used lye and it worked well, but I left the pelts in for too long. This time, I am experimenting with skin from the legs, where wool doesn't grow.

Back to top

IP Logged

Greenjay Descens Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 153	Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California Reply #9 - Jan 19^th, 2022 at 12:28pm Howdy from North Texas.
Back to top	IP Logged

Kick past-moderator Offline Posts: 4484 Finland	Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California Reply #10 - Jan 20^th, 2022 at 2:54am Welcome from Finland!
Back to top	You are a great guy Kick but also slightly scary at times. - Morphy "Nothing matters, but it’s perhaps more comfortable to keep calm and not interfere with other people." - H.P. Lovecraft, in a letter to Frank Belknap Long, 7 October, 1923 IP Logged

Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 14242 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California Reply #11 - Jan 20^th, 2022 at 12:14pm Welcome from New Jerseiy, jezra. Good looking dog.
Back to top	IP Logged

Combo42 Tiro Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 11 Watertown, NY Gender:	Re: greetings from the foothills of Northern California Reply #12 - Jan 21^st, 2022 at 9:04pm Welcome, cool dog. I gotta steal that idea once I get one again.
Back to top	IP Logged