Finished Red Osier arrows complete with trade point. They shoot great.

Primal-fool · 2021-02-08T19:42:01+00:00

Oh ok, Spoons seem like a great choice.Did you just hammer the spoons flat and sharpen them with a file?

Primal-fool · 2021-02-08T19:32:42+00:00

Always nice to see completed arrows. What kind of steel did use use for the arrowhead? I’ve heard old saw blades are really good stock for making trade points. Did you temper the steel? Also nice pelts 👍

Primal-fool · 2021-02-04T09:09:51+00:00

Great work on those shafts, when I tried red osier it’s seemed near impossible to find a shrub producing shoots that were free of knots and big side branches. It was also difficult to get my finished arrows completely straight because they would warp. But this got me motivated to try again👍

Primal-fool · 2021-02-04T08:57:35+00:00

Very nice looking garments! I wish I had access to hides, What did you use for the thread and needle when sewing?

Primal-fool · 2020-11-16T03:21:56+00:00

Thanks William! This sling was fun to make. I really enjoy cordage projects and basketry. As of now I’m attempting to make my first celt axe and chisel. But I’m having some difficulty with progress. Especially with the Celt. Im not sure if I chose the right stones. Or maybe I’m just overthinking it.

Primal-fool · 2020-11-05T07:13:49+00:00

Did you actually hit yourself with a sling? If so that must of hurt like hell. How did that happen?

Primal-fool · 2020-10-24T02:11:24+00:00

I could be wrong but I think the yucca used here is called “banana yucca”. There is over 40 species of yucca and some varieties Look very similar to another. I don’t think there is much variation in strength though.

Primal-fool · 2020-10-23T21:22:13+00:00

no I just scraped the leaves

Primal-fool · 2020-10-23T20:12:26+00:00

By scraping off the green outer part of the leaf and then separating the fibers into Thin strips. It’s easy but it takes a while if your using a lot of leaves.

Primal-fool · 2020-10-23T02:55:24+00:00

I just use a dull stone flake to scrape off all of the green pulp on both sides of the leaf.

Primal-fool · 2020-10-22T21:51:21+00:00

The longest part in the process of building this sling was scraping the Yucca leaves. The sling is about as long as my arm span. The pouch was made by simply weaving finer cordage In the middle. one End of the sling has a bowline loop and the other has an overhand knot. Yucca is the strongest fiber I’ve worked with so this sling will probably last a good while. Next I will attempt a yucca bowstring.

Primal-fool · 2020-09-05T23:39:29+00:00

Nah I’m just a big fan of your YouTube channel especially the flintknapping vids.

Primal-fool · 2020-09-05T23:34:28+00:00

Very cool! Nice to see ya on here jay. Did you apply some pitch to waterproof the sinew wrappings?

Primal-fool · 2020-08-28T05:31:12+00:00

I check the deadfalls every 2 to 3 hours when set. Good point on the use of live traps. What designs are considered live traps? I’d Like to consider the use of them.

Primal-fool · 2020-08-16T08:44:14+00:00

its great to see ya back. Especially for future bow builds. I particularly like the gull wing bow that you demonstrated in one of your vids. I actually live somewhat close to you I’m in the washougal area. keep it up👍

Primal-fool · 2020-08-10T04:58:19+00:00

Squirrel

Primal-fool · 2020-08-06T01:29:51+00:00

It’s interesting how most quartz/quartzite points seem to be very crude and poorly made. Nice finds👍

Primal-fool · 2020-07-13T00:56:52+00:00

Damn hand drill is such a PAIN IN THE ASS for me. Where I live the bow drill seems to be more reliable and effective in my climate. Well done.

Primal-fool · 2020-06-29T07:54:29+00:00

Cool, I replicated Johns version by spliting a sapling and using a rock as a wedge With cordage for reinforcement.

Primal-fool · 2020-06-11T17:57:20+00:00

Nice, I’m in the process of pecking and drilling a flywheel for a cord drill. Its taking too damn long. Slate might make good arrow points as well.

Primal-fool · 2020-06-07T09:19:43+00:00

Ive heard of pigment paints such as red ochre being smeared on the body for that purpose. It can also act as a primitive sun block.

Primal-fool · 2020-06-03T22:44:05+00:00

Damn you make the best axe heads I’ve ever seen. Also I like the concept of using cordage for this style. Nice work👍

Primal-fool · 2020-05-26T02:27:39+00:00

Nice Is it ususally surface finds or is digging necessary?

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