Aztec Atlatl 1

Aztec Atlatl 1

Based on an ancient Aztec atlatl.

Material:
Wood, 24" x 1 1/2" x 1/2"
Dowel, 1/4" x 2 1/2"

Construction:

Cut a 1/4" x 1/4" square groove down the center of the board.
Shape the atlatl -- 14" from the peg end, it should be 1 1/4" wide, tapering to 7/8" at the handle end. (The 14" was originally covered by carvings.)
Round the bottom of the atlatl per the cross-section picture.
Slope the sides of the groove per the cross section picture, starting 2" from the peg end.
Round the edges of the atlatl and round off the peg end.
Sand and smooth the board.
Taper/round one end of the dowel and glue it in place. It will lie completely in the groove.