Texas Atlatl


Reproduction atlatl from Texas, made by Travis Mogford.

Material:
Wood, 23 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3/4"
(2) Leather Straps, 1/2" by 5"
Artificial Sinew

Construction:

• Thin the top of the atlatl. Starting 1 1/2" from the peg end, cut down 1/4" and remove it to the handle end.
  
  
  
  
• Starting 2 1/2" from the handle end, thin it to 1" wide at the end.
  
  
• Hollow out the "belly", starting 3/16" from either edge. Make it 1/4" deep in the middle.
  
  
  
  
• Carve out the peg and continue the "belly" around it. Bring the tip to a point and undercut it.
  
  
  
  
• Round the bottom to match the top, leaving 1/4" of wood.
  
  
  
  
• From 3 3/4" to 5" from the handle end, cut out the fingergrips. Leave 3/4" between them.
  
  
• Round all edges and sand smooth.
  
  
• Drill (4) 1/8" holes on both sides, 2 above and 2 below the fingergrips.
  
  
  
  
• Glue the leather straps to the sides and "sew" them on through the holes.
  
  
  
  

The website where I found this atlatl is at http://www.utep.edu/museum/desertdiary/archive/culture/DDatlatl.htm

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