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Title: River cane dart shaft material
Post by: Familyman on August 19, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
I have been looking for some river cane to make atlatl darts, I have used up all my inventory?  Does anyone have any for sale 6' or so ??   Cane makes terrific atlatl darts, with turkey vanes.   thank you.
Title: Re: River cane dart shaft material
Post by: pine nut on August 19, 2008, 10:22:00 PM
What size cane do you need (diameter)?  Ido not have any but it might help to say.
Title: Re: River cane dart shaft material
Post by: Marvin M. on August 20, 2008, 09:14:00 AM
Go to Lowe's and check their gardening supplies.  I got some "tomato stakes" that would probably fit the bill for what you want.  Too big for arrows, but would probably make great atlatl's
Title: Re: River cane dart shaft material
Post by: Swamp Pygmy on August 20, 2008, 11:47:00 AM
atlatls need alot of spring. those garden stakes will be too stiff.

family man they don't have any around the house?

I have an unlimited supply here. but its not cut or dry.
Title: Re: River cane dart shaft material
Post by: Bill Skinner on August 20, 2008, 07:46:00 PM
I just bushhogged a whole bunch of cane about the size of your thumb and 6-10 feet tall.  If that is what you are looking for, I've got a lot more.