Papua New Guinea Spia - 1 Piece


Papua New Guinea Spearthrower, made from 1 piece of wood. This is based on actual measurements.

Material:
Wood, 30 1/2" x 3" x 3/4"

Construction:

• Cut out the handle end as shown.

• Cut out the peg end as shown.

• Carefully thin the board. 8" from the handle end, it should still be 3/4" wide; in the next 2", it should taper down to 1/2"; and then down to 3/8" thick in the middle. 7" from the peg end, it should still be 3/4"; in the next 2" it should taper down to 1/2"; then down to 3/8" thick in the middle.

• Carefully thin the dart guide. It should be about 1/16" thick at the top.
  
  
• Carve out the groove. Starting 3/4" from the peg end, go down 1/4", out to the edges of the board. Continue it to the start of the dart guide.
  
  
• Make the handle round.
  
  
• Round off the bottom.
  
  
• Round off the peg end and the handle end.
  
  
• Round off all edges and sand smooth.
  
  

There are two different ways to throw with a Papua New Guinea style. I've described the methods here.

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