Author Topic: Built a catapult last night to launch aerial targets w/PICS (Read 1248 times)

JParanee · « **Reply #40 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:57:00 PM »

that is greatness

reddogge · « **Reply #41 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:01:00 PM »

Mike,
I really would appreciate knowing how to make the trigger. I can estimate how to build everything else but can't figure the trigger out. How about some help for a fellow aerial shooter?

Slinging 24/7 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:03:00 PM »

That would be so much fun to have! Might have to throw some ideas around myself and see what happens.

Thanks for sharing and keep it up!

Knapper · « **Reply #43 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:14:00 PM »

I will be at the shoot and I can not wait to see if first hand and see it in action. I generally go and demonstrate flint knapping in the tent in front. Stop by or I will try to find you.

Mike Vines · « **Reply #44 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:22:00 PM »

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Originally posted by reddogge:
Mike,
I really would appreciate knowing how to make the trigger. I can estimate how to build everything else but can't figure the trigger out. How about some help for a fellow aerial shooter?

Google---Roger Henrie wingshooter---there is a picture of his trigger system on there. Like I said before, mine was taught to me by Uncle Sam. Try Roger's way, and then tweek it if that dosen't work.

EL Mejor · « **Reply #45 on:** March 20, 2011, 11:39:00 PM »

very cool....

Bowwild · « **Reply #46 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:11:00 AM »

bozanarras,

Before pictures of windows and roof.....hilarious!

RM81 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:14:00 AM »

That's awesome. Nice work.

lpcjon2 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:16:00 AM »

That looks great and the boys look like they have plans for it as well.

Mike Vines · « **Reply #49 on:** March 21, 2011, 11:17:00 AM »

Made a new plexiglass target holder this morning, so the fun is only begun. I need to make a few adjustments to the next one, but I believe I have a winner in this design.

JJB2 · « **Reply #50 on:** March 21, 2011, 12:39:00 PM »

Very cool.

vintage-bears · « **Reply #51 on:** March 21, 2011, 12:50:00 PM »

Great job.
I want one!

Mike Vines · « **Reply #52 on:** March 22, 2011, 05:52:00 PM »

I feel pretty honored. I was asked by one of Tradgangs own members from France if he could translate this thread into French, and post it on their Tradioinal Archery website. http://www.arctradionly.com/t618-catapulte-arc-trap-de-mike-vines

Thank you Kibok&ko. I just wish I was able to read it. I could make out a couple of the words, and they sounded favorable.

Mike

AKtraildog · « **Reply #53 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:48:00 AM »

What size is that spring?

Mike Vines · « **Reply #54 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:55:00 AM »

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Originally posted by AKtraildog:
What size is that spring?

In it's relaxed state, it is 8"

monsterbuck · « **Reply #55 on:** April 21, 2011, 09:48:00 PM »

Mike that's neat, something I've always wanted to try, aerial disk. Thanks!!! God bless

Mike Vines · « **Reply #56 on:** February 07, 2015, 12:47:00 PM »

I was looking at a recent thread about making throwable targets, and thought about this one I made. Has anyone made one of their own since I posted this one?

If so, I'd be very interested in seeing your design and hearing how you like using it.

I know that this thrower has provided plenty of fun for us.

Red Beastmaster · « **Reply #57 on:** February 07, 2015, 01:25:00 PM »

Back in the mid 90's I made a 8' tall sling shot for throwing stuffed animals for flu-flu shooting. It wasn't long 'til we found out it would launch a full pop can around 45' feet up.

Getting the thing cocked and locked was a fairly dangerous operation. Kinda like a rednecks last words, "hey, watch this!".

Your disc thrower looks great and a far cry safer than human throwers or my contraption. Nice job.

KYArcher · « **Reply #58 on:** February 07, 2015, 01:38:00 PM »

That's nice. I need to build one. My Son and I shot at my aerial target last weekend and the next day I thought my arm was going to fall off. We did it for quite a while.

Hummer3T · « **Reply #59 on:** February 07, 2015, 01:41:00 PM »

Def. making one of these. great idea Mike, being thinking about this for a while but was not figuring as good as you did. great idea, what did you use for a spring? take the human aspect right out of it...

Awesome, thanks for sharing


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