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OTT "The Rook" Natural Slingshot In Cork Oak

Discussion in 'Homemade Slingshots' started by Quercusuber, Feb 21, 2021 at 1:24 PM.

By Quercusuber on Feb 21, 2021 at 1:24 PM
  1. Quercusuber

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    Greetings SlingshotCommunity friends!!
    Having been challenged to do a trade by a friend in another forum, I've come up with this very classic natural.
    Hand carved on a very sturdy and well aged piece of cork oak (Quercus suber), it was finished with my customary linseed oil/beeswax recipe.
    Went today to the field to give it a try. Sits very well in the hand (although I left it with a tad longer handle, as my hands are not the biggest)
    Since I've been playing more chess lately, although I play chess for more than 20 years, I've named it "The Rook" :)
    Hope you guys like it!!!
    Cheers ...Q
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    1. Stankard757

      Stankard757 Well-Known Member

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      Lovin it, Mr. Q

      Sent from my LG-TP260 using Tapatalk
       
      Stankard757, Feb 21, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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      Quercusuber Veteran Member

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      Thank you so much, sir!!
      You're most kind. I'm glad you've liked it!!
      Best regards ...Q
       
      Quercusuber, Feb 21, 2021 at 2:59 PM
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      Sweet natty, and fine work!
       
      bottlecap, Feb 21, 2021 at 3:38 PM
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    4. Bugar

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      Very nice
       
      Bugar, Feb 21, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    5. Quercusuber

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      Thank you so much for your feedback, my friend!!
      Cheers ...Q
      Many thanks, Bugar!!
      Cheers ...Q
       
      Quercusuber, Feb 21, 2021 at 4:33 PM
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    6. KawKan

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      That natural is really a step above what most of us aspire to, Q!
      That oak has classic grain - looks like it could be a thousand years old.
      And your shaping is clearly classically inspired - or just inspired, or just inspiring!
      Thanks for posting!
       
      KawKan, Feb 21, 2021 at 5:54 PM
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    7. Quercusuber

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      Thank you so much for your REWARDING feedback, my friend!:tu::tu::tu::tu:
      This one ended well much because of its raw material. I was just the hand that scrapped the unnecessary, if you will. I hope to post more naturals from now on, but things are still shaky down here.
      You're an awesome, wise and positive man!!:)
      Best regards ...Q
       
      Quercusuber, Feb 21, 2021 at 7:05 PM
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    8. Cruiser

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      Grooves on a natty are a must for me and are just well groovey
       
      Cruiser, Feb 21, 2021 at 9:03 PM
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    9. remnar

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      That's fantastic looking! Great work.
       
      remnar, Feb 21, 2021 at 11:00 PM
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      Gorgeous as always sir!
       
      BillyBob, Feb 22, 2021 at 4:02 AM
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      O my! Why cannt my nattys come out looking so well blended, pleasing and captivating. The simple charm of simple fork allures us in to gaze. Very nice!
       
      Pathfinder, Feb 22, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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      Gorgeous!!!
       
      Emitto, Feb 22, 2021 at 11:53 AM
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      Awesome.
       
      bigdh2000, Feb 22, 2021 at 12:40 PM
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    14. Quercusuber

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      Thank you so much, Cruiser!!
      Actually, I gave it a good thought about carving or not grooves on this one. The design of the fork tips demanded that, but in most works, I'll go "grooveless" :)
      Cheers ...Q
      MANY THANKS, my friend!!!
      Cheers ...Q
      Thank you so much, BillyBob!!!
      Best regards ...Q
      THANK YOU so much for your feedback!!
      Sometimes, less is more. Everything has an evolution and it is supposed, in my opinion, to achieve simplicity and functionality. At least in slingshots :)
      I'm very glad that you've liked it!!
      Cheers ...Q
      MANY THANKS, Emitto!!!
      Best regards ...Q
      My friend! How's everything with you and yours??
      THANK YOU so much for your feedback! I'm glad you've liked it!!
      I've been taking a peek on your works of art too. FABULOUS craftsmanship!!
      Forgive me if I don't comment more often, this year I've been too many hours in front of the computer. This saga still goes on...
      Best wishes, my friend. We'll be talking!!
      Q
       
      Quercusuber, Feb 22, 2021 at 1:52 PM
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      Beautiful natty!
       
      thehappyhippy, Feb 23, 2021 at 5:20 PM
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      THANK YOU very much for your feedback, sir!!!
      I'm glad you've liked it!! :tu::tu::tu:
      Cheers ...Q
       
      Quercusuber, Feb 23, 2021 at 8:32 PM
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    17. ForkshooterTB

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      Nice job!
       
      ForkshooterTB, Feb 23, 2021 at 11:21 PM
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    18. Quercusuber

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      MANY THANKS, my friend!!
      You're most kind!! :smug:
      Best regards ...Q
       
      Quercusuber, Feb 24, 2021 at 9:51 AM
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      LOVE that sling—Just beautiful and simple. If you'd ever like to trade natties, I'd be honoured to make something for you.
       
      StixShooter, Feb 24, 2021 at 10:25 AM
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