Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Cave Men only "Oooga Booga" => Topic started by: bubby on December 19, 2011, 02:34:13 am

Title: ATLATAL specs
Post by: bubby on December 19, 2011, 02:34:13 am
I'm wanting to build an atlatal and need some demension's, anyone can help me out? Bub
Title: Re: ATLATAL specs
Post by: bubby on December 19, 2011, 03:43:27 am
I found straight arrow's link, quite a few to choose from, anyone got a favorite style, Bub
Title: Re: ATLATAL specs
Post by: Ifrit617 on December 19, 2011, 07:03:53 pm
I've built a bunch and have traded a couple to ken75 and Mwirwicki and criverville.  Also my christmas exchange gift was a hammer style atlatl.  Check out slinging.org's atlatl thread under other weapons. 45 pages of stick chuckers there.... My personal favorite is a simple hammer style atlatl or one with a subtle dart self that simply lines up the dart but does not hold it for you.... Ill attach a pic.This one is my favorite and was my Christmas gift. Hope my recipient likes it... If you need specs, I build most of mine to about the same dimensions. if you like it and would like one, maybe we can work out a trade.

Jon
Title: Re: ATLATAL specs
Post by: MWirwicki on December 20, 2011, 01:04:01 am
...and a fine atlatl it is.  Ifrit makes a nice atlatl and is a pleasure to trade with.  I'm working on some darts, now (amongst other things).  I am going to practice for the upcoming primitive shoots.  Someday, I'll be respectable at this atlatl thing. 
Title: Re: ATLATAL specs
Post by: bubby on December 20, 2011, 07:34:06 am
I like the look's of that ifrit, i'll have to weight till after the holidays to talk a trade, i'm swamped right now, Bub
Title: Re: ATLATAL specs
Post by: Ifrit617 on December 20, 2011, 04:44:37 pm
Sounds good bub.  Any time you want.

Jon
Title: Re: ATLATAL specs
Post by: swamp monkey on December 21, 2011, 12:14:47 am
A great place to find atlatl specs is http://www.thudscave.com/npaa/ .  you can find all kinds of styles and the directions are straight forward and complete. Each one has drawings to accompany the plans/directions.   If you are good with your hands this site will be a treat.
Title: Re: ATLATAL specs
Post by: bubby on December 21, 2011, 07:36:53 am
thank's swamp monkey, i'm pretty good with my hands and i'm gonna make one, but i'll still trade with ifrit in a bit, i like seeing others work, and i hear he builds a nice atlatal, Bub