Tom's Atlatls - Type 1


by Tom Sanders, Jeffers Petroglyphs Site Manager.

Material:
Wood, 21" x 5/8" x 1/2"
Dowel, 3/8" x 2 1/2"
Leather Strap, 1/2" x 11"
Artificial sinew

Construction:

• 6" from the handle end, taper the bottom to 1/8" thick on the peg end.
  
  
• Round off both ends.
  
  
• Round off the edges and sand.
  
  
• Tie on the handle as shown. The loop goes on the top of the atlatl.
  
  
• Round/taper one end of the dowel. Cut the other end at a 60 degree angle.
  
  
• Glue the peg on and wrap with artificial sinew.

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