How to Make a Cheap Hunting Dart

You can make cheap hunting darts at home. The effectiveness of the dart depends on the blade you use, so choose one that's appropriate for your hunting purposes. The size of the dowel rods and blades can vary.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Saw
• 12-inch dowel rod
• File
• Superglue
• Blades
• Thread
• Scissors
• Freezer paper
• Tape

1. Use the saw to make a 3/4-inch slot at one end of the dowel rod. Use a dowel rod that is about 1/4-inch wide.

2. Sharpen the slotted end of the dowel rod with the file.

3. Put superglue inside the slot and insert the blade or blades inside. You may want to use steel blades, but you can use whatever type of blade suites you.

4. Wrap thread tightly around the slot. Superglue the ends of the thread to the dowel rod. This will help to strengthen the tip.

5. Cut out a 5 inch by 5 inch piece of freezer paper. Roll the paper into a cone so the plastic coated side faces inward.

6. Tape the around the entire outside of the cone.

7. Superglue the small end of the cone around the unslotted end of the dowel rod. Trim the cone so the end is your desired diameter.