My latest squirrel catapult build. It took about 3 months to get it just right. I wanted to build one that is ultra lightweight, easy to transport, has a safety feature along with a more compact power supply that is easily chargeable.
The frame is all aluminum, I decided to scrap the tension spring system and went with an interchangeable elastic band which is a lot lighter and more versatile. The power supply is now a DeWalt battery made possible from seelite adapters which makes other brand battery adapters as well.
The new pull motor is an 80 RPM 12 volt that is activated by a momentary control box that is remote up to 200 feet.
I painted this one desert camo to blend in with the environment to look natural for the yard and the squirrels.
The base is still wood and the anchors are 12" solid steel drive in spikes that are easy to remove and tap in for more stability, control and accuracy. The spikes can be driven into gravel as well.
This is a 2 piece unit, so when going to a friend's house or camping you can enjoy the fun of squirrel slinging on the go. Just put some chips, nuts or any kind of snack in the launch basket, they will come. Deer feeder corn works best for timing and launches as they have to sit and munch opposed to nuts with shells to where they can grab and go quickly. They are smart, they will sit right outside the basket knowing you won't waste a good launch as they have to be in the basket.
Squirrels are stubborn, tough and destructive but also fun to just watch. So sometimes give the little critters a break and let them eat without sending them to the next zipcode every now and then.
The catapults purpose is to let them know who is boss.
MUSIC: Squirrel Catapult Funk
Artist: Jeffrey Worth
Producer: also Jeffrey Worth
Label: also Jeffey Worth Recording
2022
20 май 2022
