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The Great Throwzini Newsletter: Issue #19

by Scott Gracia
sgracia@wi.rr.com
http://www.throwzini.com

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. What's New
2. A Few Words About Axes and Tomahawks
by Lee Fugatt
3. Recreational Knife Throwing Video
4. Homemade Throwing Spikes
by Joe Aimetti
5. Contact Info/Reprint Guidelines
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1. WHAT'S NEW

Hello everybody,

Whew! It was a hot one today! I got to throw outside
for the first time in a while. It's been raining and
too muddy lately.

My old neighbors stopped by today, Brian and Missy.
We threw knives for about an hour before we decided
it was too hot and muggy to be out there.

It had been about a year and a half since either of
them had thrown any knives... so it took a few minutes
to get the hang of it back.

But sure enough, by the end of our session, we were
playing a game of "High Score" and I was losing :)

As usual it was a great time! Whenever any of my
friends come over to throw it is an awesome time,
no matter who wins! (who am I trying to kid? Its
always just a little bit better of a time when
I win!)

Anyway, thanks to everyone for listening and I hope
all your knives, spikes, and axes STICK!!!

OTHER UPDATES
When you visit the site you'll also notice a brand new
QUICK IDEA and lots of great new posts on our
Throwzini Discussion Forum! Be sure to check them out!

http://www.throwzini.com

Thanks again to everyone that submitted their
info/pics!!!

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2. GUEST COLUMN:

A FEW WORDS ABOUT AXES & TOMAHAWKS
by Lee Fugatt

The Hibben Pro Thrower "thingie" is fun to throw,
(once you get used to the fact that it was
designed for looks and not function), and thus
lower your expectations to the,
"Its-sharp-so-it'll-stick-if-you-throw-hard-enough"
level.

I have seen axes and hatchets made of bronze in
museums that look like Bobbie Branton's. Throwing
tomahawks are a "form follows function" design,
so shapes will continue to re-occur.

Bobbie's are, BTW as good as you'll get for the
price and are much better than the Dennehey model
that I've seen.

You don't have to reshape the eye socket or tie up
the haft to keep them from bouncing out after every
throw.

Aside from that, the shape, weight and balance has
been reproduced for 2,000 years.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR
What you want is a tomahawk or hatchet with a
pronounced "Beard". That is the point created by the
upward curvature of the head shape as it ends at the edge.

This point should be slightly higher than the
end of the haft, or handle, in the socket for
easiest throwing. Although that isn't absolutely
necessary for a good thrower, (the person throwing
eh?).

The edge itself should have a nice curve to it for
cutting efficiency.

The haft or handle should be made out of a good
Hickory or Ash wood and not too narrow at the
gripped end.

It should be from 15 to 20 inches long, although
this isn't really as important as some folks might
think.

A lighter head is easier to throw but a heavier head
is easier to learn on. If you don't understand this
then go get one of each and practice.

Remember one thing about a tomahawk or a knife...
The ones you have are the best ones for you to
practice with.

Lee Fugatt
tonkasila@aol.com
http://hometown.aol.com/tonkasila/life1/index.htm

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3. RECREATIONAL KNIFE THROWING VIDEO

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- 9 inexpensive target designs
- 11 demonstrations
- How to eliminate the most common throwing error
- Master grips, stances and throws

and so much more!

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For a full description and ordering details, follow this link:

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AOL USERS LINK

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4. HOMEMADE THROWING SPIKES
by Joe Aimetti

Here are the instructions I used for making my
throwing spikes...

You start with large nails, (or "spikes" as the
hardware industry calls them when they reach the size
useful for throwing). I picked up some 8" galvanized
ones. There were ones 12" long but I figured I would
start small.

First I took a hacksaw and cut the "heads" off the
spikes. At this point, I held the already pointed end
of the spike to my Delta 6" wheel grinder in such a
way as to get a nice taper with a good point on it.

I kept rotating the nail while LIGHTLY grinding off
metal and shaping the point. A bit of artistic
creativity is helpful here.

You don't want too sudden of a taper or it won't
penetrate well, while at the same time, a sharp,
needle-like taper can dull and bend more easily.

At this stage, you could throw the spike with no
further work and it would stick just fine. I decided
that I did not like the rough finish that the dipped
galvanized coating gave, so I went to my 1" Delta
Belt Sander...

Holding the spike horizontal to the belt, I again
rotated the spike while lightly making contact with
the sanding belt. I worked the spike back and forth
until I had sanded off all of the galvanized coating
and had a nice smooth steel surface.

I also touched up the back of the spike where I cut
the head off in the beginning and rounded it off,
first on the grinder and then on the belt sander.

Depending on the grit of the sandpaper belt, you can
finish the surface of the spike off even smoother
with finer grit sandpaper, or leave it dull for a
better grip.

I experimented with one spike by polishing the
galvanized coating off and then, using gun bluing
compound, blued it.

It looked really wicked, but the smooth coating
made it tricky to grip and release properly. So I
ground in some ridges on it and now it is fine!

Article Contributed by:
Joe Aimetti
jca455@mindspring.com

To see some of Joe's spikes just click on the
THROWERS link, then THROWING SPIKES, and finally
HOMEMADE SPIKES.

http://www.throwzini.com

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If you have any questions about throwing that you would
like answered in one of our upcoming issues, simply
send an e-mail to:

sgracia@wi.rr.com

with QUESTION FOR NEWSLETTER in the Subject Line,
and your name and question in the body.

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(Copyright 2000, Scott Gracia,
The Great Throwzini.)

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The Great Throwzini,
5321 4 Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402-9791
Phone 262-681-7942,
E mail: sgracia@wi.rr.com
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