Woomera 3


Flat Australian woomera, possibly from the Central Desert region.

Material:
Wood, 22" x 4" x 3/8"
Dowel, 1/2" x 1 3/4"
Resin/Rock Hard Water Putty
Artificial Sinew

Construction:

• Cut out the peg end. Starting 4 1/2" from the end, round/taper it down to the peg "tab". The tab is 3/4" wide by 1 3/8" long.
  
  
• Cut out the handle end. Starting 9 1/2" from the end, round/taper it down to 1 1/8" wide 3 1/2" from the end, then cut out the handle knob.
  
  
• Round off all edges and sand smooth.
  
  
• Taper one end of the peg to a point and cut the other end at a 60 degree angle. Glue it onto the peg tab, wrap it with sinew, and cover it with resin/putty.
  
  

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