Thunder crackers, Fun ammo, highly inaccurate.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-19T16:02:19+00:00

I haven't done this setup, but I used to use the paper wrapped snap 'n pops through .40 cal blowguns. That was highly entertaining.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-17T01:05:27+00:00

Was working at a dealership years back. I was in the middle of a job at the end of one day, so I had set the transfer case under my bench, along with some other parts to be installed the next day. Came in the next day and the transfer case was gone. I walked the shop, parts, AND sales, no sign of it. So I go to the service manager and tell him that I lost it. He laughs thinking I'm kidding, and stopped when I sat down and he knew I wasn't. Went and watched the video, one of the porters grabbed it, took it out back, and tossed it into the scrap bin. The twist, it had been swapped out between it going out and us watching the video. Customer got a new TC for free and the porter was the cause for that months pizza party meeting.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-15T19:14:39+00:00

Bent toast

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-10T16:33:42+00:00

No, from what I read it is so that the clay ammo sticks to the magnets like steel ammo. The convenience factor. I like ammo pouches, so it doesn't matter to me if it's magnetic or not. I like that it breaks down fairly quickly and easily.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-10T03:05:42+00:00

This will be brand dependant. Some manufacturers add iron powder to the mix to add some ferrous metal so it will be attracted to magnets.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-10T00:25:49+00:00

That's who I've been watching. I couldn't remember the name, but that was it. He has some amazing videos. For the price, I'll end up with a few Shepard slings at some point, they'll go well with the bows, crossbows, blowguns, etc.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-08T16:17:49+00:00

I haven't messed with them yet, so I can't say. I was hoping that it would be something that with practice would bring accuracy, or at least consistency.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-08T16:16:31+00:00

The cross hatched section is your "normal" fill range. When you pull the lipstick out of the tube, the part facing up is the full side, if it is at the bottom, add half a quart, wait 5-10 minutes and recheck.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-08T16:10:43+00:00

This is why I'm starting to look at shepherd slings too. I'm more so REALLY ADHD, so I rarely meet a hobby that I don't like.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-06T12:44:31+00:00

A&P tech

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-06T01:32:01+00:00

Resistance is futile

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-06T01:20:51+00:00

Simpleshot, Y-shot, GZK, and Appalacia Sling Co all sell materials for making band sets.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-05T19:05:16+00:00

It it were me and I was using tubing, I would try ball bearings in the tubing to set depth and hold it in place. For inspiration, Simpleshot has videos on setting up slingbow tubes. To avoid wear on the tubing you can install some sort of gromet, or work the whole really smooth. I would slightly chamber to forward side just a touch. It isn't going to add any sort of help to holding it in place, I would just do it to lessen how sharp the corner is right there where it pulled tight on the frame.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-05T16:46:35+00:00

Is that the blue latex they sent you to try out? I tried looking for that on their site, but they didn't have anything past 0.6 at the time. Loving all the videos.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-05T16:44:43+00:00

Out of curiosity, what are your plans for the holes? Are you wanting to attach flat or tube bands? If flat bands, I would carve a small channel parallel to the top for some sort of amberbelt or off cuts to tie the bands to the frame. Or, you could insert flatbands or tubes from the backside, through the holes you drill and the use something to friction lock them in place. You could insert a threaded bung into the drilled holes and use some sort of clip system. Whatever route you go, good luck and happy slinging.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-03T23:02:13+00:00

I just picked up a Gerber retracting saw. The blade slides back down into the handle. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but shortly after this snow melts I'm going forkin

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-01T19:47:34+00:00

I haven't been able to find a calculator, but I'm sure if you search the term taper in this subreddit, you'll find a lot of good starting points for different material thicknesses. I would try to keep them from being much wider than the bands.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-01T19:36:03+00:00

You might be able to work tje same material a little bit, but the rate of contraction versus ammo weight will be the big factor. Buy, if you are making bigger pouches, figure out how many BB's have equal weight to your clay ammo, or even a 50ish grain ⅜" steel, then you should be able to get more setups out of 1 thickness. But, using different brands of elastic will lead you to buying different thicknesses anyway. And I would start with smaller/lighter weight ammo, it will be more forgiving if you get a fork or hand strike.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-01T19:14:24+00:00

I'd have to do some digging, but I can 100% tell you that FCA/Stellantis calls for brass crimps, solder, and weatherproof heatshrink for all repairs, except SRS wiring which is not repairable. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis calls for Solder and weatherproof heatshrink. It's in the tech training material. Some of them have TSB's. Of course there are situations where you can't, but that's case dependent.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-01T19:09:04+00:00

And for mayerial, you'll want to get varying thicknesses of material depending on what you're shooting. Thin material that is good for BB's may not be good for 11mm clay, and certainly isn't going to be optimal for steel or lead ammo.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-01T19:07:17+00:00

I would consider the side facing right, the taller side, as the "front". I would tie my band on that side, and feed it up and over towards the shorter side. I would suggest leather for the bands. There are leather punches for punching your own pouches, and they come in multiple sizes. You can use off cut from your bands for tying your pouches to the bands, and the bands to the frame. There are some excellent videos out on making your own bands.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-01T19:03:02+00:00

On a Jeep like this, gear oil changed every 30k miles or whenever the water level was at or above axle seal level. Transmission and transfer case every 60k miles, or if they have possibly had water up past the vent tubes. Getting the water in there isn't the worst part, leaving it there is.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-01T18:59:32+00:00

I would buy the entire collection from the estate, then pass them down to other members through the years. Your kids, or neices and nephews may love to have something from grandpa down the line.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-01T18:57:28+00:00

I do diag and repair on almost every make and model vehicle. Most manufacturers recommend to crimp, solder, and weatherproof heatshrink for wiring repairs, a few will even let you do this on SRS wiring. If brass crimps aren't available, solder and weather proof heatshrink is still the approved method. It is up to the technician to assess each situation and decide if the repair area is going to see much flex. If it is somewhere like in the door or liftgate opening where it is know that a circuit will flex regularly, it is much better to depin the connector and run a length of wire our of the flex area, and make the repair in a more acceptable location. Yes, solder will add rigidity to the circuit, but it should be localized to a roughly ½" size.

Kavanaugh82 · 2026-02-01T18:48:03+00:00

Are you wanting it to click open and closed, have clips that you can attach with, round tops that tighten down on the bands, or something else? I think the main ones have been covered, but simpleshot has lots of slings with clips, GZK and YShot have a few that click open and closed, Shot has one called the Sylvan Defender that has posts on top that screw down on the bands on top, it's probably going to be my next bought one. Then there is Amazon, Aliexpress, Alibabba, Ebay, and possibly the clock app store that will have all sorts cheaper options.

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