Making an Atlatl Dart Part II

[ashnbrandon1]

can i just use any ole wood suck ass willow i have alot of willow and maple iether one work?

[WolfTheMadMan]

Personally i would recomend a heavy hardwood for a dart rather than bamboo but either works well.

[cliffcox66]

@WolfTheMadMan This will NOT work and end up being a speak. The Dart, must be make of softer/ flexible material in order to oscillate/flex and store energy.

[zuseable]

by a bb gun and shoot thoes darn birds

[jacksoncole79]

how do you make the fore shaft?

[bowmasterpigo13]

yer would bamboo work just aswell or would it be to light

[darkcolmar]

I use bamboo and it works just fine. Just have to find thin shutes of it.

[Paleoaleo]

Bamboo works very well. It's actually stronger and heavier than this cane I'm using (Arundo donax). This cane is a bit weak. It works great for darts, but if you step on one, it will break. Bamboo is tougher!

[AmberG333]

would bamboo shoots work just as well?

[paleomanjim]

Thanks Tom, this series has been really helpful and I referred to it often to make my first 4 darts from local river cane. ...jim

[Maskuerade]

i like the idea around 5:00  that you do with the loop and how you pull it underneath everything thats such a useful idea! is there a specific name for that tie/knot?

[Paleoaleo]

I think that's called a "whip-wrap." But I'm not really sure. THat's what I call it anyway! It is pretty slick. It's a great way to wrap all sorts of things. Thanks for watching. Tom

[Maskuerade]

hmm well htankyou :) i'll call it the whip wrap too just cause i like it lol.

cheers!

[runescapegamea]

And where do you get the crooked knife?

[Paleoaleo]

A friend of mine bought that for me while up in Vancouver. I've since made a couple of them using some recycled steel (old files). Mine didn't come out so nice, but they work almost as well.

[runescapegamea]

What is the brand of your carving tools?

[Paleoaleo]

That set of carving tools are some old Miller's Falls carving tools. Made in NY I think. I got them at a fleamarket for 20 bucks. A great deal!

[texflyguy]

How dry does the cane have to be before it can be worked. I am starting with growing cane that I have a unlimited supply of. Very helpful videos....

[Paleoaleo]

The cane I'm using (Arundo donax)may be different from the cane you have. This stuff starts to dry out and cure while still alive. I select it when it is alive and standing, but with a tan color. Cutting this stuff while green doesn't usually work very well. So I guess the short answer is to wait until the cane turns a uniform light green or tan color before trying to straighten. Green stuff will usually break when heat straightening. Hope this helps!

[78kevin]

good idia weth the knife sanding

[AinokeA365]

can i use this method to make arrows?

[Paleoaleo]

Sure thing.  I make arrows pretty much the same way.

[AinokeA365]

sweeeeeeet

[jarlragnar]

I like your knife. WHere'd you get it?

[Paleoaleo]

Thanks. I made it out of an old file.

[peanut333s]

i love atlatls. your vids have helped me alot with both atlatls and darts, your also the best atler ive seen. thanx for the help,

louis.

[Paleoaleo]

Thanks bro. There's a lot better shots than me though! Most of the throws you see in the videos are pretty close range - so it looks like better shooting than it really is!