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Post by camo2460 on Aug 28, 2015 22:34:33 GMT -5
One of the most common tools of primitive man all over the world was a Throwing stick, often called a Rabbit stick, Boomerang or just Throwing Stick. I prefer the Hopi method of construction, were by a naturally bent Hard Wood Limb was obtained, about 2" in diameter. The center of the stick was determined along it's entire length on both sides of the stick and then another line is drawn on both sides of the center line about one inch away from the center, do this on both sides of the stick. Now using a saw cut down to the outside lines at about one inch intervals along the length of the stick. Once finished, starting at one end of the stick, and using a knife or chisel remove the small blocks of wood, this will give you a flattened stick about 1" thick. You can now finish by carving a handle on one end and sanding smooth. You can even make the edges narrower to make it more aero-dynamic. Notice that I didn't provide a length, that's because that is up to you, however most were between 22 and 26 inches. Also don't be tempted to use a branch where a limb grew at an angle, use one that has a natural curve. Note that these throwing sticks are not Boomerangs, they don't return, that requires a whole new level of aero-dynamics, however with a little practice, small game can be taken out to a hundred feet or so, Rabbits can be taken on the run, and Birds can be knocked out of the air. Have fun.
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Post by andi on Aug 28, 2015 22:42:39 GMT -5
My husband has hunted with a rabbit stick ... It was a little different than yours but worked about the same. We used old tobacco stick with the method you spoke of. At first my dear hubby said no way, but after a few hour he was pretty good at it. (2 rabbits for supper)
Thanks for posting and the memory.
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Post by Magus Habilus on Sept 5, 2015 10:00:25 GMT -5
I had one made of Cedar when I was a kid, weighted it with steel wire.
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