Wanted - arrowheads

[kawasemi]

Hi all,

I had a play with an Atlatl this weekend and am going to have a go at making one.

I have had a trawl of the net and am struggling to find an arrowhead with a sufficient diameter socket fitting. I am looking for about a half inch socket fit. No blades or fins on the arrowhead - just a straight 'field point'.

I have contacted one or two sellers who say they could make one but I am sure there must be something around.

Cheers in anticipation

Colin

 

[Dave Budd]

are you going to the wilderness gathering by any chance?

I can always make some for you

 

[kawasemi]

Thanks for the offer Dave. Unfortunately I am not (would love to but busy with work). Can we chat when you get back - I may be going to the Midlands Game Fair if you are there.

Colin

 

[dwardo]

I too am very interested in some specs for atlatls.
I tried miserably a few weeks back to make the arrow but i just couldnt get her to fly.

any "pointers" appreciated

 

[Dave Budd]

yep. I'm at the Midlands too, in fact I'll have my forge with me this year

give me an idea of the size shaft and the sort of weight you are after and I'll see what I can do

 

[Neumo]

I used the screw in heads off some old Crossbw bolts thatI had been in the back of a junk cupboard at my archery club. A few minutes with a hacksaw & I had a plastic insert 2" long (that was inside the bolt) and a number of screw in archery field points of various sizes. I drilled in the end of the atlatl, glued in the insert & then experimented with different weights of screw in heads until they flew OK. Hope that helps. Have a look at this link for ideas:
http://www.hoddywell.com.au/ARROWCOMPONENTS-POINTS.html#RPS POINT ADAPTOR FOR WOOD SHAFTS

 

[kawasemi]

Thanks for the replies guys. Neumo I will have a look through the info - much appreciated. Dwardo, I'm new to this game as well but one of the key things I have picked up is that the dart itself needs to be flexible. I was taught how to throw one very successfully made from a piece of half inch B&Q dowel. About 6 feet gave it a good flex to absorb the throw. Link below to some useful info.

http://www.primitiveways.com/dart_Baugh.html

Dave thanks for your offer of help, pm sent.

Regards

Colin

 

[dwardo]

Cheers for the info kawasemi

 

[fishfish]

if anyone is placing an order for the adapters please can i add a bit on the order??