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swamp monkey:
Below are pics of the sinew/hide glue wraps as well as my jute cordage handle wrap. The jute is a place holder until I can get some marsh milkweed cord made.  It is a silky white cord and should balance out the white nacre of the mussel shells. 

I tried the atlatl out this week for the first time.  It threw well.  I was surprised at how well that small hook worked.  I was mildly concerned it wouldn't hold up.  I was concerned over nothing.  It was well balanced and was solid.  The pine pitch held wonderfully.

I used this thrower in a game that a fellow atlatl enthusiast introduced me to.  He called it "Moche toss"  I won't take time on this tread to describe it.  Search for Moche Peruvian atlatl and you will find web hits on the first page.   It is a combination of wing shooting, atlatls and chunky.  The word fun just does not do it justice. 

Back to the atlatl.  I want to change out the fiber wrap and I think I will call this done.  I will post more when I get done. 

swamp monkey:
I had to wait until after the frost to get enough marsh milkweed stalks to make the cordage I wanted.  The first wrap was jute.  I wanted this to be more authentic.  So I made about 10 feet of milkweed cordage to wrap the handle and make a wrist strap. 

Marsh milkweed makes such a nice light colored cordage.   :D

thanks for looking. 

SM

Chief RID:
SM. You are da man! Thanks so much for recording this adventure. Fascinating!

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