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Pat B:
I was quite disappointed when the 47" sinew backed yew paddle bow I was making blew.  :( It broke at the fade on one limb and distroyed that limb. Most of the handle and the other limb were OK so I thought I'd make my first atlatl from the remains of my paddle bow.  I don't really know where to go from here. I know a dart or two are in order. I'll make a few  to match the thrower.
 I attached the deer antler "hook" to the back side of the tip with 2ton epoxy(I was using it for something else) then sinew wraps set in TB glue and two coats of shellac overall so far.  Any ideas or suggestions are welcomed. This is what I have now...

madcrow:
Looks great Pat.  I like to cover mine with snakeskin.  You mat have to experiment with the dart size or the spur size.  The spur looks small, but I'm on my phone.  I wouldn't make the Nick on the dart too big.  The spur may bust it on release.

Pat B:
Are straps important for your fingers. I haven't put on a handle wrap yet thinking maybe to incorperating straps(loops) for my fingers.  :-\   ???

mullet:
Looks good, Pat. Straps give me better control when I'm holding the dart.

Josh B:
I agree with Mullet,  straps definitely help on the control.  My personal preference is the type that goes over the middle an ring finger.  But I would imagine there are quite a few that prefer the more traditional thumb and index finger type.   Josh

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