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Zuma:
I made a little drill rig and tested it on some leather and some slate.
It worked fine. The shaft is short for hand drilling which I did
as I haven't made a bow as yet.  I am really pumped as everyone
 that has tried the drill with and without the bannerstone, really
notices a major increase of ease in the drilling.
A longer shaft would be better for hand drilling and perhaps with
a bow also. I need to experiment.
I tried a fat blocky bannerstone but it was very poor as a counter weight.
Knowledge and questions of these things welcome.
Zuma

Parnell:
That is very cool.  For some reason I had thought they were for Atlatl use but simply seeing that makes PERFECT sense.  Did you make the bannerstone? 

I guess my question is if that is a bannerstone then what would you call the stones on the atlatls?

Zuma:

--- Quote from: Parnell on September 26, 2014, 10:16:38 am ---That is very cool.  For some reason I had thought they were for Atlatl use but simply seeing that makes PERFECT sense.  Did you make the bannerstone? 

I guess my question is if that is a bannerstone then what would you call the stones on the atlatls?

--- End quote ---

I have a thread on making the bannerstone and some thoughts.
My thoughts on abo atlatl weights---- I'm sorry to say- is nonsense.
The shield type bannerstone I made has a  pretty big hole. 3/8"
Most real atlatls I have researched have way bigger shafts.
There is no real archeaological evidence for atlatl weights and they
 have been proven to be pretty much worthless for spear throwing.
I don't think most folks really look at the device from a practical cant.
More romantic. I think since they have some of the most difficult holes to drill
that they belonged to the drill masters.
Zuma

longbow man:
        Pretty cool Zuma.

Parnell:
 I've only made one atlatl and a few darts so I'm new with it, but I follow.
The atlatl I made works fine with no stone weight and I've been wondering why they were needed.
Very interesting Zuma.

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