Aztec Double Atlatl

Based on an ancient Aztec atlatl, most likely ceremonial (although I would like to try throwing with it).

Material:
Wood, 23" x 1 3/8" x 3/4"
(2) Dowels, 1/4" x 2"

Construction:

• Cut 1/4" x 1/4" square grooves down the board, leaving 1/8" in the center for a spacer.
  
  
• Shape the atlatl. It's a steady taper.
  
  
• Round the bottom of the atlatl per the cross-section picture.
  
  
• Round the edges of the atlatl and round off the peg end.
  
  
• Sand and smooth the board.
  
  
• Taper/round one end of the dowels and glue them in place. They will lie completely in the groove.

Articles about this atlatl can be found at http://www.msu.edu/~oberg/articles/double/twoancient.html and http://www.msu.edu/~oberg/articles/double/aztec.html.

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