Nanticoke Atlatl Kit Tutorial

[@tymotheuspel569]

Just learned to throw with them during Native American day. I was hooked, this is so cool and now there are even tutorials how to make it. About the tutorial it’s interesting and clear how to make things.

[@tomcurran8470]

Saw this vid on 3 Rivers Archery Atlatl page. I like the torching. I'd use Birchwood Casey stock finish-several coats makes wood like glass. Thanks.

[@chriswalton3430]

whenever you use lineseed oil be careful with the oil soaked rag it will spontaneously combust. lay it out flat so it wont build up heat until dry

[@robertberg588]

You are right. We are always very careful with that in our shop. It is a good reminder. Thank you.

[@jacoblee5546]

Do you guys have a throwing tutorial? The "throw like a ball" analogy when using a stick to propel another stick makes little sense.

[@johnswoodgadgets9819]

I am a newby to this whole thing, making my own tackle and making my own mistakes. When I was a kid, my buddy and I would make spears and throw them by hand. We got pretty good at it. When I started throwing with the atlatl, I tried the 'throw the ball' method to no avail. I never could throw a ball well anyway. Frustrated I threw a couple of darts by hand. The muscle memory came back, and I found I could throw them straight and on target. Then I found that throwing them with the atlatl was exactly the same! Timing, aiming, trajectory allowance, follow through, everything. So... My advice as a complete novice, therefore facing the same challenges as you is to take a few hours to throw your darts by hand from about five yards. when you get the 'feel' of it, try it with the atlatl. It is a sort of shooting motion that is hard to describe. Like a football throw without the spin. Anyway, it worked for me. It was a corner-turning experience. Full disclosure, all I can do is hit the Amazon box more often than I miss it now from ten meters. But I am getting there, and that is how I have done it so far. Hope this helps.