Weekend Project: Atlatl Deadly Dart Shooter

Weekend Project: Atlatl Deadly Dart Shooter

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Here is an easy to make ancient yet modern device, the Atlatl, that hurls spears at up to 100mph. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/10/weekend_project_the_atlatl.html. More great projects at http://www.makezine.com

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Weekend Project: Mini Bike Light

  • Length: 4:6
  • Author: MAKE

Tags: Weekend  Project:  Mini  Bike  Light 


Ride safely at night with this easy to make Mini Bike Light. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/10/weekend_project_mini_bike_light.html. More great projects at http://www.makezine.com

Weekend Project: Stun Gun Potato Cannon

  • Length: 5:0
  • Author: MAKE

Tags: Weekend  Project:  Stun  Gun  Potato  Cannon 


Launch potato projectiles 200+ yards with this stun-gun triggered, high-powered potato cannon with see-thru action. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/08/weekend_project_water_barrel_water.html. More great projects at http://www.makezine.com

Weekend Project: Potato Gatling Gun

  • Length: 4:30
  • Author: MAKE

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Here is a brand new version of the popular potato cannon built by the DeRose family and shown at this years Maker Faire.

Weekend Project: Micro Forge

  • Length: 4:23
  • Author: MAKE

Tags: Weekend  Project:  Micro  Forge 


Do some blacksmithing and make your own nails and other small iron parts. Get the PDF for this project: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/weekend_project_30_micro_forge_pdf.html More great projects at http://www.makezine.com

Atlatl in Motion

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This was a school project for an archeology class. This video demonstrates the throwing technique and brings across the mechanics of the flight of the dart.

Weapon Masters- The Atlatl

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For more, visit http://military.discovery.com/tv/weapon-masters/weapon-masters.html | The Weapon Masters examine the Atlatl and then attempt to build their own.

atl-atl, an ancient weapon

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a demonstration of the ice-age spear thrower, called the atl-atl, at Meadowcroft rock shelter in Avella PA

The Swiss Arrow (Pathfinder Dart)

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http://www.thepathfinderschoolllc.com

Atlatl Accuracy Tips

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Just a few accuracy tips for those who are having a tough time learning to make and throw atlatl darts.

How to use an Atlatl

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Web extra for an article on atlatls in the Columbia Missourian.

Weekend Project: The Mystery Switch

  • Length: 3:35
  • Author: MAKE

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Make a mysterious electronic switch that only you know how to light up! For more great projects: http://www.makezine.com Subscribe to Make Magazine: http://bit.ly/MakeMagSub Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/09/weekend_project_the_magic_switch_pd.html...

Weekend Project: Gyrocar

  • Length: 3:20
  • Author: MAKE

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Turn a toy gyroscope into a motorized gyrocar and make it ride on skinny tracks. For more great projects: http://www.makezine.com Subscribe to Make Magazine: http://bit.ly/MakeMagSub

Weekend Project: Mini Fume Extractor

  • Length: 5:52
  • Author: MAKE

Tags: Weekend  Project:  Mini  Fume  Extractor 


Candy tin fume absorber helps keep your air clean and your lungs healthy. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/09/weekend_project_mini_fume_extractor_1.html. More great projects at http://www.makezine.com

Weekend Project: How to Make Char Cloth

  • Length: 3:16
  • Author: MAKE

Tags: Weekend  Project:  How  to  Make  Char  Cloth 


Learn how to make a cheap and effective fire starter made from an old t-shirt.

Making an Atlatl Part I

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Making a Generic North American Style Atlatl from the American Soutwhest.

Weekend Project: Tilt-Shift Photography

  • Length: 3:13
  • Author: MAKE

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Create the illusion of a miniaturized world with this photographic technique. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/09/weekend-project-tilt-shift-photogra.html . More great projects at http://www.makezine.com

Weekend Project: Strung Out

  • Length: 5:33
  • Author: MAKE

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Make a unique one-string, electric or bass guitar out of PVC and wood.

Weekend Project: Super TV-B-Gone

  • Length: 5:16
  • Author: MAKE

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Are you sick of blaring TV's? Wish you could do something about it? Well you can with the this devious ultra-high-power version of the popular TV-B-Gone. Get yours at www.makershed.com

Weekend Project: Flash Memory Hard Drive

  • Length: 4:7
  • Author: MAKE

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Take an old outdated hard drive and teach it new secret tricks by increasing it's capacity and speed.

Making a survival Atlatl the Grandfather of the Bow n Arrow

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For more survival info and great discussions go to www.wildsurvive.com, the best survival forum on the net. Here's a short vid on how to make an atlatl. This version is not meant for general use, but rather as a hunting alternative for those who are lost in the forest, or who just want to have...

Weekend Project: Rumble Mouse

  • Length: 3:57
  • Author: MAKE

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For old style FPS gaming, a cellphone vibrator gives a kick to your clicks. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/01/weekend_project_rumble_mouse_pdf.html. More great projects at http://www.makezine.com

Weekend Project: Mint Tin Amp

  • Length: 5:15
  • Author: MAKE

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Build a powerful pocket amplifier for your headphones and put it in a "curiously strong" minty case.

Weekend Project: Beetlebot

  • Length: 5:13
  • Author: MAKE

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Simple robot from your parts bin that avoids obstacles. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/11/weekend_project_beetlebot.html. More great projects at http://www.makezine.com

Weekend Project: Kinetic Remote Control

  • Length: 4:6
  • Author: MAKE

Tags: Weekend  Project:  Kinetic  Remote  Control 


Get rid of your batteries and power your remote control with just a shake. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/07/weekend_project_kinetic_remote_cont_1.html More great projects at http://www.makezine.com

Atlatl throwing at Tautavel, France, 1998.

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This bit of video features some legends of the atlatl world at the European Spearthrowing Championship at Tauteval, France in August, 1998. Pictured are Lloyd Pine (originator of the ISAC), Bill Tate (founding member WAA), Suzie Brown (the Queen of Colorado), Jim Ray (the Old Mammoth Hunter),...