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OTT Natural Slingshot In Acacia Wood "Cross Bone"

Discussion in 'Homemade Slingshots' started by Quercusuber, Oct 10, 2019.

By Quercusuber on Oct 10, 2019 at 5:30 PM
  1. Quercusuber

    Quercusuber Veteran Member

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    Hello Slingshot Community friends!!!
    Here's my latest natural frame, already completed and ready to be sent on a trade. Carved out from a very matured acacia tree fork (Acacia dealbata), it was finished with linseed oil and natural beeswax. The bands are my customary taper for 5 grams glass marbles, but were only placed for testing this weekend. After that, they will fly unbanded to its new owner. The shape, form and colour of this slingshot reminds me of bones, hence the name "Cross Bone".
    Hope you folks like it!!
    Cheers ...Q
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Discussion in 'Homemade Slingshots' started by Quercusuber, Oct 10, 2019.

    1. Emitto

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      Lovely!! :D
       
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    2. Tobie

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      Mighty fine work!
       
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    3. Quercusuber

      Quercusuber Veteran Member

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      Thank you so much, Emitto!! I'm glad you've liked it :)
      Best regards ...Q
      Many thanks for your feedback, my friend!
      Cheers ...Q
       
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    4. Fidencio León Burgos

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      Magistral como siempre Q.!!!!
       
      Fidencio León Burgos, Oct 10, 2019
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    5. Quercusuber

      Quercusuber Veteran Member

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      Muchas gracias por mirarla, amigo Fidencio!!
      Contento por haber gustado!!:smug:
      Abrazo ...Q
       
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    6. bigdh2000

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      Very nice work, sir.
       
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      Thank you so much for your appreciation, sir!!!
      You're very kind :)
      Acacia is indeed a surprising wood. Light in weight, yet quite robust. When finished, can show one of the most amazing grain patterns. This one has the ability of shifting its direction, depending on the inclination towards light (almost like it has an iridescent quality)
      Best regards ...Q
       
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    8. Devils son in law

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      That's rather lovely, Q !!
      It almost looks like the Sumac that we have here with the iridescence, gorgeous!!!
       
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      THANK YOU so much for your nice reply, my friend!!
      Sounds like a very interesting wood type, the sumac. I've read that it only thrives in sub tropical climate, so I guess it is impossible to find here.
      Best regards ...Q
       
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    10. Sharker

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      Beautiful frame, I like this velvet effect too :)
       
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    11. MakoPat

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      So great! I am saving this image for inspiration.

      Thank you for sharing.
       
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    12. Quercusuber

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      Many thanks, my friend!!!
      Glad to receive such a feedback from an ARTIST like yourself.
      Acacia can be surprisingly beautiful, for such a common wood. I had luck with this piece.
      Best regards ...Q
      THANK YOU, sir, for liking my work!!!!:tu::tu::tu:
      Cheers ...Q
       
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    13. Smitty

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      That’s a mighty fine fork Q I really like it :)
       
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    14. SLING-N-SHOT

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      Beautiful Q, love the iridescence in that grain, and the shape is very nice


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      It looks like its embedded with silk. Or has a pearled clear coat. I feel like I would have to wash it off and clean it after every use. Very pretty, my friend.
       
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