Making a 2 Piece Takedown Atlatl Dart

Here's how to make the takedown dart to go with our Basketmaker style atlatl.
If you like picture tutorials, check out this build on Instructables.com: www.instructabl...
​Hey everyone! Today we're going to be building an atlatl out of PVC plumbing pipe. This is one of my favorite styles of atlatl to make, inspired by the atlatls of the Basketmaker culture of the American Southwest and the atlatls of Mesoamerica. It's a nice flexible atlatl that works great and once you get a hang of it, can be very accurate with even shorter darts.
We're also going to be building a two piece takedown dart to go with our atlatl. The takedown connection is also made of PVC pipe. This is a great dart to get started in throwing with an atlatl as it's long and flexible, making it very forgiving. It also comes apart for storage and transportation because a six foot long dart can be a little awkward.
We'll be building this atlatl here as well as in an Instructable. When making the dart, we'll fletch it with feathers here and with duct tape in the Instructable.
Let's get started building a PVC atlatl and dart!
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[@stevenszymanski714]

I been watching your videos for years.This is the first time putting in my comment.Someone must of told you “you can’t”.I am so impressed with everything you make.Keep up the great work!

[@wheres-myangels4986]

Nicholas,.. a wood drill bit has a v shaped tip. like a 1 inch It's like an Indian drill, pinch it and twist.
If I made one out of PVC Id put a T on the end and glue it then add some pipe on each side and heat it and flatten it then bend it at 90 degrees drill two holes in it run a string through it, then cut nocks in the darts.
They say you can get 6 foot cane tomato stakes at lowes and home depot, some farm stores sell imitation cane fishing poles made of fiberglass that work too.

[@raztuss]

You can use a pencil sharpener to taper, the ones used for the construction pencils do a really great job. Feathers from Joann's fabrics come in a good size, you might be able to find them at some Walmart still, or Michael's crafts, and then I like using Dacron/ nylon fishing thread for fletchings, most stuff you can get from the pro bow shops, you can even get a rig that we use for wrapping eyelets for fishing rods, go to Lamiglas in Woodland, see you're in Camas.Thanks for posting. :) cool deal.

[@SurvivalSherpa]

Great tutorial! A lot faster than straightening river cane. Plus the take down aspect is brilliant. Found you by way of TJack.

[@TJackSurvival]

Hey Nate, thank you for filming with me this weekend at Rabbitstick. I appreciate it. I will edit and post that video when I get back from the Jungle in about three weeks. Ty

[@wildernessman2022]

Another tip : that piece of half inch PVC pipe . Take some sandpaper . lightly sound down the Flathead of both ends of a half inch pipe. Create a smoother transition. So that that flat age of the PVC pipe. Doesn't create a drag. Making the arrow more aerodynamic

[@bobmceachern3337]

Just wanted to thank you for the videos, helped me put together a good two piece dart.

[@oberlater]

''And now you want to take a small paid of scissors...'' as he pulls out the biggest pair of scissors i've ever seen...

[@knightingalesaid]

That is awesome. A very simple design. Thanks.

[@jeramiedm1982]

@ 7:32 hahaha A small pair of scissors.

[@SaltTheGreat]

+Jeramie M Hahahaha yeah he says a small pair of scissors but he whips out the big boys!XD XD XD XD lollololololol

[@franciscomastrogianni8286]

Wow your videos are phenomenal I watch them all great work keep them coming thank you 🙏

[@davidtroutner494]

on a side note if building this atlatl and dart doesn't work out so well for you the scissors double as a large melee weapon. only watched a few videos but i really like your work and hope I'm on your side for any apocalypse.

[@BackyardBowyer]

And this is my small pair of scissors! Thanks for watching!

[@hawkeyehobbies8780]

+BackyardBowyer if that's your small scissors how big are your big ones

[@hawkeyehobbies8780]

+BackyardBowyer by the way love watching your vids

[@MrBirzer]

Another excellent vid! Well done!

[@jdesertboy123]

Good job nick keep up the good work

[@javiermartinezgoni2763]

wild fedders please

[@lesliesadler8524]

very good eye ball cutting.

[@isaacpahima1792]

Wild fethers!! please! and owsome vid!

[@lavius_852]

says with a small pair of scissors, takes out gardening shears.

[@SaltTheGreat]

+FatLittleWhiteGuy YES so funny! lol hahhahahah! XD XD XD

[@nunyayourbusiness7327]

ty for the info

[@itechhen]

Wait what!? Arrow tip is what type plastic? And where do you get them? Same question with the joining piece/connector, what is that?

[@jacobwhite8204]

What size are the dowels in diameter?

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

What feathers did you use

[@greenjack1959l]

Nice work. I like the point. What is the flag on your T Shirt?

[@jacobwhite8262]

Would a 6 foot fiberglass rod work ? As a atlatl dart

[@calebengelbrecht7812]

Are those what you think is small?
then a small bug must be a goliath beetle.

[@hawkeyehobbies8780]

@12:23

[@tradarcher300]

I always laugh at the fact Thar there are two Garnetts that are basketmakers...Justin and Kevin!

[@ArmageddonAfterparty]

Is there anything you can't do? O.O

[@JB-uj8mz]

Those are the largest scissors I’ve ever seen. Lol

[@sterlingdelong9008]

Don't trim the tops of the fethars

[@hawkeyehobbies8780]

12:23 it is hot so use gloves, then proceeds to bare hand it

[@captainfarktard]

Chin beard. LOL