How To Build An Atlatl (Spear-Thrower)

Today, I'm showing the process of creating an atlatl or spear thrower. I highlight what I feel are the most critical aspects when making this tool. Everything in this video is product of my own trial and error as well as knowledge gained from watching Ryan Gill. If you don't know who he is you should definitely check out the links to his channel and website below.
Ryan's Channel - / @huntprimitive9918
Ryan's Website - gillsprimitivearchery.com/
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[@garygiannini5945]

Dude Awesome Vid not only the BA Atlatl but the Swiss shaving horse! In all my, 40 + years of a Union woodpecker/ carpenter I've learned sumpin new Thank You!

[@EccentricArtisan]

Thanks man! I’m glad you liked it. That shaving horse is one of my favorite tools.

[@TheStickGarden]

Please make more styles of atlatls I love this video and design

[@EccentricArtisan]

Thank you! It’s not at the top of my list at the moment, but I do intend to circle back around to atlatls eventually.

[@josephbishopbackwoodssurvi3918]

Excellent video

[@EccentricArtisan]

Thank you sir!

[@ThomasWilts98]

Great video

[@EccentricArtisan]

Thank you!

[@juancarlosacunahinojosa4632]

Beautiful work, very well expained...congrats!

[@EccentricArtisan]

Thank you!

[@jeffluker1895]

I'm loving your channel, you are a true craftsman. Where did you get the design for your bow building bench? I'd like to see a video of you making one.

[@EccentricArtisan]

Thank you very much. I followed some plans I found and modified them a bit. I wanted to get some serious usage time put in with it before building another, but I do intend to make a video for the redesign and build. Here’s the site for the design I liked best. www.rogueturtle.com/articles/shaving.php

[@user-ju9oj6lr5j]

Yo bro i need some extreme help anytime i hit my target when it runs the atlat spear keeps coming out of the animal

[@EccentricArtisan]

What’s your setup like, as far as the shaft and point?

[@Gadzukulele]

The stones are also for weight to balance the thrower and the dart while hunting in the ready position. That’s my understanding anyway.

[@EccentricArtisan]

Yes. That’s my understanding too. You can leave more wood, but rock being denser takes less material to create the balance and power. I personally like have just the wood. If I leave it long enough it balances well for me and feels right.