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JacksonCash:
Hey guys-
I decided to try my hand at an atlatl. No idea what I'm doing with it, but found some guides on paleoplanet that should help. Got started today, with a piece of red oak I had left over from my first bow. Here's some pictures of the roughed out shape:



Side profile:


Spur end(from the back):


Handle end:


And a view of me holding it:


I need to find a carving tool to dig out the channel for the dart, and I need to figure out something to use for the spur. I'd like to use some antler, I think. I'll have to beg around at work to see if anyone has some. If not, I might be able to work one out of a dog bone I've got for various projects.

Not sure if I'm going to do finger loops, or a cross bar yet. Any suggestions on this?

Still has some shaping to be done, I see some goofy looking spots on it as I write this. I think I'll color it with some rit dye (haven't figured out what color yet, but bubby's used it on a few bows and I think it looks great).

Thanks for checking it out!

burchett.donald:
Jackson check out Cave Man Only "Oooga Booga" discussion area there's a lot of cave men over there that will help you. Lots of pics to look at also... have fun

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