Making an Aputu

KuKulzA28 · 5th May 2013, 12:43 AM

Completed... I think? Used rasp, plane, sandpaper... and then 3 coats of tung oil...

Not as fine as the aputu made by the natives themselves, but I'll get there.

Anyone who owns one... how do they handle? I find my reproduction feels "OK". Not great, the handle certainly would NOT roll in the hand because of the rectangular shape, and it'd be hard to lose because of the flaring butt... however it's not particularly comfortable.

Anyways, I think this came out decent... I look forward to making better examples, with more concavity on the faces like some of the old clubs. Maybe I'll even add in a metal or stone spike/ax to the club someday....

Comments? Suggestions?

5th May 2013, 12:43 AM	#10
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Completed... I think? Used rasp, plane, sandpaper... and then 3 coats of tung oil... Not as fine as the aputu made by the natives themselves, but I'll get there. Anyone who owns one... how do they handle? I find my reproduction feels "OK". Not great, the handle certainly would NOT roll in the hand because of the rectangular shape, and it'd be hard to lose because of the flaring butt... however it's not particularly comfortable. Anyways, I think this came out decent... I look forward to making better examples, with more concavity on the faces like some of the old clubs. Maybe I'll even add in a metal or stone spike/ax to the club someday.... Comments? Suggestions? Attached Images