😂 I agree! For me, it's satisfying to just watch and see what works for others and I can watch hours of band tying even before I'm about to sleep. Hahahaha.
You're welcome Darrell! I'd have to give credit to Wayne Martin of CattyShack for demonstrating how its done. So far my bands have been lasting longer and have never broken at the pouch. Its usually in the middle or I get a pinhole. Glad you liked it!😁👍
Hey, thanks Terry! Ive changed my band tying a bit moving the ties closer to the pouch because I noticed a bit of slippage with newer latex. Glad it helped inspire ideas!
Thanks brother! Glad it helps. I can keep everything fresh and protected when I go out camping or when I'm at home watching TV at the dinner table (so i can still socialize with people at home and not creep off into my cave) hahahaha 😂 PS - Trapper Keeper? 80s kids rule!! 🤘😝
Oh man, It's definitely gotten to another level as i still remember the ol' constrictor knot (I still have some butcher's twine lying around here). It's amazing how guys find new ways to turn it into a science. Hahaha. This crystal string and amber belt stuff sure are game changers. Cheers from across the pond brother! Hope all is well! 😄
Now thats a excellant video on showing us in slow motion how to do it and i appreciate it very much because everyone that does videos dont show it in deph the way you just did, thank you very much buddy. Now is that band you just did for OTT.
Hey John, wow, thank you for the kind comment. I appreciate it! Although I tie my bands differently nowadays with more accessible materials, I still sometimes tie it with Amberbelt especially for lighter ammo. Yes, this 'Tri Fold' can be used for both OTT and TTF. I tie my bands in this fashion, in batches, because Ive got quite a few TTF frames that I shoot every so often. Makes it easier than tying dedicated OTT (bi fold) bands. Hope that helps! Cheers brother 😁
Awesome brother, 👍making bandsets and experimenting with different band thicknesses and tapers is part of the fun , nice vid, hope the weather clears up soon
Thank you brother! I saw it last year on Wayne Martin's channel and thought I'd give it a try 😄 it's worked okay so far. lol. Cheers and all the best to you brother Z!👊
As a new slingshot enthusiast, I haven't started tying pouches yet, but I don't think it will be long until I start. I've seen the 2 clamps with a string technique before, but using your gear box as the workstation is a new twist that I like a lot. I just started my own RU-vid channel, and I hope I can share useful tips like this with my viewers. Keep up the good work!
Thank you brother! I genuinely appreciate the encouragement and the fact that my method actually helps made my day! I'm excited for you and your daily discovery of this newfound rabbit hole we all love! Also, the folks in this community are some of the friendliest and most supportive individuals you'll get to know. All the best with the YT channel and I'll be cheering you on!🙌😁
Good stuff! I have grown to love the constrictor knot as used by catapult carnage. I use embroidery thread (lots of fun color options haha) and have found the bands to last ages longer than the simple shot band sets that come with a new frame. I really need to get out and shoot some more.
Oooh.. I've never used embroidery thread. It was either paracord strands (which were too slippery and came undone) or butcher's twine (which worked better). I'll have to try your method! It's fiddly using amber belt and Im willing to try a simpler alternative. Thank you! Cheers brother!
@@threestarsandasling When I started, I was trying to use slivers of band material and it looked like crap, then I tried amberbelt and it was just too finicky for me. The embroidery thread has been the absolute easiest and with the right amount of tension, those knots are not gonna come loose (at least I haven't had one come loose in my 1.5 years of using the method).
Yes i see what you mean when wrapping and tying my question is the piece you are wrapping around pouches am i wrong by saying that if you use another clamp to assist for one end of the tying tape this way you'll have two hands wrapping then when finished you can trim the ends off the wrap? or Can you use a light fishing line for tying the bands.
Hi! Great question there; Yes, you could probably use a third clamp to hold one end as you tie while wrapping the other end. I havent really tried it, but I think its possible. As for the 2nd question; you could probably use fishing line, but Im wary it might not hold the latex together and cause slippage. Amber Belt is less than $2 a roll, so its pretty affordable. Although, you can use cotton string or mason line tied in a constrictor knot in a pinch. Cheers!
