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3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Justin Snyder:
That club would educate somebody.
Okie:
That is cool. What kinda root is it?
kerryb:
outstanding craftsmanship , very beautiful gifts everyone.
Justin Snyder:
I know the rules Sarah, but I think Auggie got lost. Most of you probably figured out what Auggie got anyway since what he described matches a post I made in flintknapping, so I will post the pictures here as well. ;D
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Dane:
--- Quote from: coyote088 on January 07, 2010, 09:13:07 pm ---First, let me say, what an awesome collection of gifts.
You guys are all truly talented.
My gift was coming from Dane and we were beginning to think it may have been rejected at the border, however, when I arrived home yesterday, I found a postal card on my door and I knew it had to be it. Unfortunately the parcel could not be picked up until today. :'(
Dane made me an Atlatl. It is made of birch with red ocre lining the dart slot finished off with 10 coats of True Oil and a 5' dart made of Ash.
The pictures do not do it justice.
I was so excited to get it home and try it!
My first throw I managed to get it to go about 10 yards! Once we get rid of a bit of snow or I dig out my snowshoes I'll improve on that!
Thanks Dane for the awesome gift.
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You are very welcome. Feels good to know you got it and enjoyed it.
The basket maker style is about my favorite atlatl style. The Plush Cave I made for you is about 2000 years old, and is a bit shorter than some spear throwers. It works well with shorter spears. The birch came from Conway, Massachusetts, and I harvested it about 3 years ago.
Experiment with different length spears and throwing styles. You did really well for your first toss. Most folks, me included end up tossing the spear a few feet our first time. :)
Dane
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