[header] How to make a simple atlatl [title] Find a straight branch with a hook shape on the end of it. [step] The main branch should be the length of the user's forearm and hand. The end with the small hook will be where the spear attaches to.
[header] How to make a simple atlatl [title] Find a straight branch with a hook shape on the end of it. [step] The main branch should be the length of the user's forearm and hand. The end with the small hook will be where the spear attaches to.
The handle is used to hold the spear in place. [title] Mark down where you will build your atlatl. [title] Cut the hook shape down to be about one inch long and one quarter inch wide. [title] Now you can sand down, add a handle, decorate, or apply laquer and paint. The top is where the spear attaches. [title] Balance the branch on your bent knee. [substeps] Alternatively, look at your user's wrist in order to find a branch with an opposite length. If you can't find a branch with two sides, try playing around with other shapes.